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Gong-Gershowitz Named Whip of House Asian American Caucus

Jan 12, 2023 | Gong-Gershowitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Northbrook, issued this statement following her appointment as whip of the House Asian American Caucus: “I’m grateful for the privilege of leading the Asian American Caucus. With each General Assembly, Asian...

Rep. Scherer Starts New Term, Continues to Fight for Working Families and Central Illinois Communities

Jan 12, 2023 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement Wednesday upon taking office for a new term in the Illinois House: “Throughout my time in office, I’ve known that making the commonsense voices of our communities heard is critical...

Benton Takes Office, Focused on Affordable Child Care, Support for Middle-Class Families

Jan 12, 2023 | Benton

PLAINFIELD, Ill. – Union ironworker and community leader Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, took office as a new state Representative in Will and Kendall Counties on Wednesday. He intends to focus on expanding training opportunities for work in the trades, reducing costs for...

Davis Begins New Term, Prioritizes State Procurement Diversity, Education and Economic Development

Jan 12, 2023 | Davis

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Beginning his 11th term in the state legislature with a sharp focus on increasing support for education, economic development and diversity in the state procurement process, State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, issued the following statement...

Ford Helps Secure $9 Million for College Mental Health Services

Jan 12, 2023 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Campus mental health services are in line to receive $9 million in additional state funding this year following the advocacy of state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chicago, Young Invincibles and other...

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