Rep. Barbara Hernandez Hosting Winter Coat Drive

Jan 3, 2024 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is continuing to combat the impacts of joblessness and homelessness by hosting a winter coat drive at her office on 1 E. Benton St., Suite 101 in Aurora. “Winter is an especially challenging time for people who...

State Law Reinforcing Marriage Equality to Take Effect

Dec 22, 2023 | Avelar

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and taking effect Jan. 1 enshrines marriage equality for all couples, defending same-sex unions in Illinois from right-wing attacks by out-of-state judges and politicians....

Stuart Celebrates Library Grants to Local Schools

Dec 20, 2023 | Stuart

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is announcing that three local school districts have received a total of over $10,000 in grants from the Secretary of State.  “School libraries are indispensable resources that help enrich the lives and...