» Illiana Ochoa Bravo

Briel-expanded Sami’s Law for Illinois Children, Adults with Disabilities Hits Governor’s Desk

Jun 11, 2026 | Briel

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An effort led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, to expand Sami’s Law and ensure future public buildings have accommodations in handicap stalls for Illinois children and adults with disabilities, is now headed to Gov. JB Pritzker for final...

Gong-Gershowitz Passes Responsible Budget, Raises New Artificial Intelligence Guardrails, Protects Consumers

Jun 4, 2026 | Gong-Gershowitz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, ended the 2026 spring legislative session by helping craft a responsible budget that makes life more affordable for working families and passing legislation that creates new consumer protection laws,...

Un Proyecto Impulsado por Ortiz que Impide los Centros de Detención de Trump en los Vecindarios Fue Aprobado por el Senado

Jun 4, 2026 | Ortiz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Un plan, impulsado por el rep. Estatal Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, que prohíbe la instalación de centros de detención inmigratoria a menos de 1,500 pies de áreas especificadas como hogares, parques, escuelas y guarderías, se aprobó por el Senado el...

Ammons Passes Resolution to Return Benin Bronzes

May 28, 2026 | Ammons

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, passed a resolution condemning the unjust history of the Benin Bronzes, a collection of Nigerian plaques and sculptures created in the 1700s and illegally sold and transported across the world. “African culture...

Canty Passes Measure Protecting Teachers from AI-Based Evaluations

May 28, 2026 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, advanced a measure Wednesday to promote fair and thorough education by restricting the use of AI during teacher evaluations. This measure will go to the governor’s desk for consideration. “Teachers...

Next Entries »