Ness Tributes Local Leader, ALS Fighter During ALS Awareness Month

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, is celebrating a local woman’s retirement from an impressive service career as director of the Johnsburg Public Library while also highlighting her fight battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) amid...

Briel Bill Protecting Patients from Medical Debt Sent to Governor

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a bill to thegovernor’s desk for consideration ensuring patients’ primary residence and property cannot be used in legal action by hospitals seeking to recover unpaid medical debt. “This...

Jiménez Passes Resolution Highlighting Arise Chicago

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, honored Arise Chicago with House Resolution 736, recognizing the organization’s 35 years of advocacy, education and leadership in protecting workers’ rights and advancing economic justice across Illinois. “For...