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Morris Fights for Access to Open Information and Books in Illinois’ Correctional Institutions

Feb 1, 2024 | Morris

CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is defending the freedom to read with her first bill ensuring incarcerated individuals are not unfairly denied access to books. “The freedom to access information and express ideas was enshrined in our nation’s...

Rep. Rashid Takes a Stand Against Dangerous Political Deepfakes with New Legislation

Feb 1, 2024 | Rashid

BERWYN, Ill. – Voters would be better protected from digitally manipulated political ads under a new bill introduced by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, tackling the dangerous proliferation of deepfakes in campaign advertising. “We must ensure that all of...

Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy with Business Improvement Districts

Jan 31, 2024 | Buckner

CHICAGO— State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is spearheading a measure to support growing businesses by creating “Business Improvement Districts,” or “BIDs.” BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to...

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Recieves ‘Governmental Leader of the Year’ Award from DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference

Jan 31, 2024 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently named ‘Governmental Leader of the Year’, along with state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference. They received the award for the work they did last year passing a...

Rep. Lisa Hernandez Highlights Record MAP Grants, Vows More State Action on Tuition Costs

Jan 31, 2024 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced more than $8.3 million in Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 2,109 local students afford a college education. “Too many families in my community can’t afford to send their...

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