Apr 1, 2026 | Ammons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her support for higher education and student livelihood, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, introduced legislation allocating $1 million to the Hunger-Free Campus Grant Fund. The fund distributes grants to public university systems who...
Apr 1, 2026 | Mason
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court voted to reverse the ban on conversion therapy for minors in Colorado: “I am thoroughly disappointed in the decision we saw from our country’s highest...
Apr 1, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing legislation to the House floor that would change how Illinois courts handle younger teens, focusing more on rehabilitation than punishment. “Too many young people are being treated like adults before...
Apr 1, 2026 | Manley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With 100% of sales from participating Jersey Mike’s restaurants going toward Special Olympics Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined colleagues in purchasing large orders of sandwiches for legislative staff last Wednesday at the...
Mar 26, 2026 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee designed to make transportation safer and more accessible for people with disabilities. “People with disabilities, just like anyone else, deserve reliable...