Harper Passes Legislation to Invest in Communities of Color

Mar 7, 2022 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that would allow the State Treasurer’s office to use investment earnings to guarantee small business and consumer loans in communities of color and low income communities. “The ongoing COVID-19...

Hernandez to Host Free COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Event

Mar 7, 2022 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – In partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will host a free COVID-19 booster and vaccination event on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hernandez’s district office...

Kelly-Backed Plan to End Surprise Health Care Billing Passes House

Mar 4, 2022 | Kelly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An effort supported by state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, to protect consumers from surprise out-of-network medical bills passed the House Thursday with bipartisan support. “When someone is facing a health emergency, particularly in these...