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Speaker Welch’s Statement Regarding Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict

Apr 20, 2021 | Welch

“Today, after 11 months, we have finally received a verdict that suggests we may have some common sense of justice. While it’s important to have faith in the future of our own humanity, it should not have taken George Floyd losing his life, Gianna Floyd...

Hernandez Passes Bipartisan Measure to Ensure the Counting of Undocumented Individuals in 2020 Census

Apr 20, 2021 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill – Illinois is one step closer to being completely counted in the recent 2020 Census after state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed legislation that will include all members of a community in the 2020 census data, regardless of their...

Stuart Passes Bill to Tackle Period Poverty on College Campuses

Apr 20, 2021 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Menstrual products would be available free of charge in campus restrooms under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which recently passed the House with bipartisan support. “A lack of access to menstrual hygiene...

Hernandez Invites Locals to Community Clean-up Event for Earth Day

Apr 20, 2021 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – As part of her ongoing efforts to promote environmentalism in the community, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting an Earth Day clean-up event with the Fox Valley Park District, Sierra Club, Kiwanis Club and Verilife Dispensary on Saturday,...

Gong-Gershowitz Legislation Raising Awareness of Asian American History Passes House

Apr 20, 2021 | Gong-Gershowitz

GLENVIEW, Ill. – Illinois students across the state will get a stronger education in their classrooms on Asian American history under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, which passed the Illinois House of Representatives last...

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