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Vella Champions Capital Improvement Funding for Local Library

Aug 6, 2026 | Vella

BELVIDERE, Ill.— State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, championed $60,000 in capital improvement funding for Ida Public Library, bringing in a new bookmobile shelter and gathering space to the community of Belvidere. “The Ida Public Library continues to go above and...

Stuart Highlights Back-to-School State Tax Holiday Beginning on August 7

Aug 6, 2026 | Stuart

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing. “I know how expensive...

Gordon-Booth Highlights Back-to-School State Tax Holiday Beginning on August 7

Aug 6, 2026 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing. “Starting this Friday, the...

Chung Focuses on Constituent Requested Legislation

Aug 6, 2026 | Chung

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, sponsored and advocated for legislation brought to her by constituents in this legislative session, from backing nurses to public media employees. “One of the best parts of being a State Representative is the...

Vella Bill to Ease Teacher Shortage Now Law

Jul 23, 2026 | Vella

LOVES PARK, Ill. — A measure helping Stateline school districts save millions of dollars by preventing ongoing teacher shortages and fairly compensating overtime hours is now law, due to the work of state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park. “It’s essential for our...

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