Hirschauer Fights for Assault Weapons Ban, Gun Safety

Dec 12, 2022 | Hirschauer

CHICAGO, Ill. — As a long-time advocate for gun safety reform, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, participated in a hearing of the proposed assault weapons ban by the Judiciary – Criminal committee. “Gun violence is a complex issue, and we cannot properly...

Ammons Responds to the Passing of State Sen. Bennett

Dec 9, 2022 | Ammons

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

Dec 9, 2022 | Gordon-Booth

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

Dec 9, 2022 | Stava

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...