Ammons Responds to the Passing of State Sen. Bennett

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement in response to the tragic news of the passing of Sen. Scott Bennett:  “I am at a loss for words that my dear colleague, state Sen. Scott Bennett, has passed. The Senator and I have...

Gordon-Booth Statement on Passing of State Sen. Scott Bennett

PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, released the following statement on behalf of the members of the House Public Safety Working Group: “The loss of Senator Scott Bennett is an unexpected tragedy. Senator Bennett’s collegiality and dedication was...

Stava-Murray Heralds U.N. Human Rights Day

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – On the 74th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray is heralding U.N. Human Rights Day which is observed on Dec. 10 around the world, including in the United States. “Maintaining our efforts to...

Stuart Statement on Anniversary of Amazon Warehouse Tragedy

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – In recognition of the deadly tornado that destroyed an Edwardsville Amazon warehouse and took six lives, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is issuing the following statement: “One year ago, our community was struck by a devastating tornado...