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Jiménez Advances New Bill Stopping Trump’s Detention Centers in Neighborhoods

Apr 29, 2026 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to end the abusive and disruptive presence of Donald Trump’s deportation agents across Illinois communities, State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is advancing a new bill to prohibit immigration detention centers in neighborhoods where...

Grasse Bill Expands Reduced Fee Services for Seniors and Illinoisans with Disabilities

Apr 29, 2026 | Grasse

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, helped pass a bill expanding the eligibility threshold for reduced vehicle registration fees so more Illinois seniors and residents who have a disability can qualify for assistance. “As...

Ford Hopes to Mend Working Relationship Between Fraternité Notre Dame and Greater Chicago Food Depository

Apr 22, 2026 | Ford

CHICAGO – In response to a letter received by Fraternité Notre Dame’s leadership from the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) informing them of its decision to terminate their working relationship, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following...

Blair-Sherlock Passes Legislation Streamlining Transition Periods for Students with Disabilities

Apr 22, 2026 | Blair-Sherlock

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, passed a bill streamlining communications between school districts and local Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Programs, providing reliable, consistent information to students and their families....

Gordon-Booth Supports Bill Strengthening Dementia Training for Home Care Workers

Apr 22, 2026 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, has passed legislation aimed at improving care for individuals living with dementia. The bill requires all service workers and affiliates of the Department of Human Services (DHS) to complete dementia...

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