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Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Yang Rohr, Avelar, Syed, Davis Push for Passage of Alyssa’s Law to Quicken Emergency Response in Schools

Apr 24, 2025 | Avelar, Davis, Syed, Yang Rohr

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep.’s Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, Dagmara ‘ Dee’ Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, and Will Davis, D-Homewood, will join the mother of a victim of the Parkland 2018 mass shooting and other gun safety...

Hoffman Highlights Local School Library Grants, Underscores Importance for Students

Apr 24, 2025 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the importance libraries have in helping students unlock their potential, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is applauding the recent award of state library grants to help local schools with services and in acquiring new educational...

Rep. Lilly Mourns the Tragic Passing of Chicago Firefighter

Apr 24, 2025 | Lilly

OAK PARK, ILL. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, released the following statement after a Chicago firefighter died from his injuries after fighting a fire in the city’s Austin neighborhood Wednesday morning: “My deepest sympathy goes out to the family,...

Ryan Helps Pass Bill to Pay Stipend to Student Teachers, Address Illinois Teacher Shortage

Apr 24, 2025 | Ryan

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois student teachers would receive a stipend for their work under a measure passed by state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, addressing Illinois’ teacher shortage and removing a financial barrier that prevents many from pursuing teaching as a...

Manley Launches Neurodiversity Caucus, Responds to RFK Jr. Plans to Dismantle Autism Research

Apr 24, 2025 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, who co-launched the Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus, in conjunction with April’s World Autism Awareness Month, released the following statement following the recent remarks of Health and Human...

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