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...
Mar 25, 2026 | Davis, L
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, has advanced legislation out of committee aimed at improving care for individuals living with dementia. “To help prevent the condition from worsening, patients with dementia need to follow strict routines,”...
Mar 25, 2026 | Jimenez
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To create more pathways for affordable higher education for high school students, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill that would prioritize Illinois public school students for admission and tuition protections at public...