May 31, 2021 | Hurley
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At the conclusion of this spring’s legislative session, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “This session, I am happy with the amount of bipartisan, common-sense legislation we were able to pass. From protecting...
May 31, 2021 | Ortiz
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has worked to pass legislation that will protect immigrants from detainment, issue urgent housing assistance, and provide students K-5 with time dedicated for recreational activities during school. “Making sure...
May 28, 2021 | Yingling
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – As part of his efforts to keep money in the pockets of working families, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, helped pass legislation that would expand the Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP). “With many families stretched financially...
May 28, 2021 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Residents may soon have easier access to lifesaving colorectal cancer prevention screenings under legislation passed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. Mason’s House Bill 2653 was voted out of the Senate yesterday and now goes to the governor’s desk...
May 26, 2021 | Mason
GURNEE, Ill. – Today, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passed her measure out of the Senate to restore state benefits to LGBTQ veterans who have been denied access to them because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much...