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Ness-Led 6th Annual Diaper Drive: Final Week to Donate
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is encouraging able neighbors and community members to donate baby necessities like diapers and hygiene wipes during the final week of the 6th Annual Diaper Drive, which concludes Friday. “We’ve seen such a...
Hoffman, Crime Victims Highlight State Changes Supporting Compensation, Urge Further Action
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Underscoring the need for Illinois to better support those impacted by violence, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local members of Crime Survivors Speak and the Alliance for Safety and Justice Tuesday to highlight their success...
Manley Attends Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry Ribbon-Cutting
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry for their open house and ribbon cutting on Thursday, Oct. 22. The food pantry began after the devastating tornado of 1990, when community members came together...
Lilly Urges Rules Committee to Advance Bill Expanding Opportunities for Student-Athletes
SPRINGFIELD, – IL. – As the fall veto session approaches, State Representative Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging the House Rules Committee to release House Bill 473, legislation that would give Illinois high school student-athletes greater flexibility when transferring schools.
Briel Highlights Over $2M in Available Tourism Grants
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to expand foot traffic revenue and promote economic growth across her communities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is encouraging Illinois Valley municipalities, government units and entities including non-profit, for-profit and...
Crawford Honored with 2026 House Champion Award for Efforts to End Permanent Punishment
CHICAGO – State Representative Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, was honored with the 2026 House Champion Award on Saturday, Oct. 24, by the Illinois Coalition to End Permanent Punishment for his efforts to address the lasting barriers people face after serving their sentences.
Canty Op-Ed Advocates Stronger Protections for Higher Education Sexual Violence Survivors
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Following a recent high-profile civil lawsuit against seven alleged perpetrators of sexual violence at Cornell University, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, published an op-ed renewing her call to pass House Bill 4990, legislation she crafted to enforce stronger legal protections for sexual violence survivors.
Morris Highlights Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Survivor Support
SPRINGFIELD, IL - State Representative Yolonda Morris (D-Chicago) is recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month by highlighting the importance of supporting survivors, connecting families with critical resources and promoting access to safety and healing. “Every...
Stuart Receives U of I System’s Legislative Champion Award
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has received the University of Illinois System’s Legislative Champion Award for her dedication to improving higher education for students, educators and administrators across the state of Illinois.
Jiménez Welcomes Over 100 Affordable Housing Units in the 4th District
CHICAGO- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, celebrates the redevelopment plan that will turn a vacant elementary school into stable, affordable and accessible housing in the 4th district. We thank Alderperson Fuentes, the City Council and Mayor Johnson for...
Manley Gives Keynote Address at JJC Disability Awareness Day
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined the Joliet Junior College (JJC) Disability Awareness Club on Thursday, Oct. 15, to celebrate Disability Awareness Day. After a welcome address from JJC President Dr. Clyne Namuo and a panel discussion with...
Grasse Highlights Start of LIHEAP Application Period
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. –With colder weather approaching, state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging qualified residents to take advantage of the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program as the application period opens up Thursday, Oct. 1 for those age 60+, individuals with a disability, families with children age 5 or younger and households disconnected from utilities.
Grasse Measure for Fiscal Responsibility Reforms in Department of Corrections Palliative and Hospice Healthcare Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – A measure raising palliative and hospice healthcare cost reporting requirements in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), led by state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, was recently signed into law.
Crawford Highlights Importance of Inclusion and Support for Students with Disabilities During Disability History Month
CHICAGO – State Representative Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is recognizing Illinois’ inaugural Disability History Month by reaffirming his commitment to ensuring students with disabilities have the support they need to learn, grow and succeed.
Stuart Encourages Aetna Health Insurance and Barnes Jewish Hospital to Reach Coverage Agreement
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, releases the following statement regarding patients at Barnes Jewish Hospital (BJH) receiving notice that their health insurance provider, Aetna, will no longer be accepted at BJH or WashU Medicine on Jan. 1, 2027:
Ness Launches 6th Annual Diaper Drive Wednesday
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – To better support families and hometown food pantries this fall, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is encouraging community members to participate in her 6th Annual Diaper Drive starting Wednesday, Oct. 21, through Friday, Oct. 30. “Our...
Hirschauer Releases Statement on Attempted Mass Shooting at Hindu Temple in Aurora
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, release the following statement regarding the attempted mass shooting at a Hindu Temple in Aurora this past Sunday:
Deuter Issues Statement on Attempted Mass Shooting at Aurora Hindu Temple
WESTMONT, Ill. — State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, issued the following statement after law enforcement detained a 19-year old individual accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora: