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Ford Urges Governor to Lower Flags in Honor of Those Lost to Gun Violence

Jul 13, 2022 | Ford

CHICAGO – In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, as well as continued gun violence in Chicago and around the state, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to order flags at half-staff as a show of unity and...

Scherer Introduces Bill to Help Feed Foster Children

Jul 13, 2022 | Scherer

DECATUR, Ill. – In continuation of her support for children in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, introduced legislation that would expand public food assistance to foster families in Illinois, regardless of...

Gordon-Booth to Host One Peoria Community Event for Families at Glen Oak Park July 19

Jul 13, 2022 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria is encouraging families to bring their kids out to Glen Oak Park on Tuesday, July 19 for summer fun, food and activities – while also offering free back to school supplies and vaccinations. “With kids home from...

Ford Urges Aggregate Producers to Return To Bargaining Table with Local 150

Jul 13, 2022 | Ford

CHICAGO – Today, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on the ongoing strike between the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and aggregate producers Lehigh Hanson, Lafarge Holcim and Vulcan Materials: “More than five...

Hernandez Celebrates Health Care Coverage Expansion for Undocumented Immigrants

Jul 11, 2022 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. — All income-eligible Illinoisans ages 42 and up can enroll in health care coverage regardless of immigration status, thanks to a new policy championed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero. This historic expansion will provide comprehensive,...

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