Mason Issues Statement on Criminal Justice Reform

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement on the passage of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus’ criminal justice reform legislation and her vote to pass the measure:  “The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Laquan...

Gordon-Booth Named Speaker Pro Tempore

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, was named Speaker Pro Tempore in the leadership of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving alongside newly elected Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, the first African American in Illinois history to...

Mason Welcomes Speaker Welch

GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement on Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch’s election to serve as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives: “As we begin our first legislative session as the 102nd General Assembly, we do so...