Apr 22, 2025 | Stuart
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is expanding paid family leave for firefighters and emergency medical professionals by passing a bill that provides six weeks of paid family leave for firefighters and emergency medical personnel at their...
Apr 22, 2025 | Crawford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed legislation on Thursday to create a bill of rights for birth parents seeking to reunite with their children. “The foster care system has its share of challenges, but with this legislation to empower...
Apr 15, 2025 | Walsh
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., (D-Elwood), advanced a plan to modernize road test requirements through the House chamber Wednesday afternoon, raising the age inwhich older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from age 79 to age 87....
Apr 15, 2025 | Delgado
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is empowering student loan borrowers to reduce interest payments by consolidating loans. Delgado's legislation passed out of House committees last week, heading to the House Floor for debate. “Student...
Apr 15, 2025 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.– State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to rein in the rising cost of housing by passing a new bill cracking down on hidden ‘move-in fees’ added by landlords. “Due to already existing socioeconomic factors, our vulnerable communities operate...