Feb 5, 2025 | Ford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued a strong statement today condemning the recent pardons granted to individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection describing it as “serious misstep that undermines justice and accountability...
Feb 5, 2025 | Mason
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that helps youth in care be kept with family members was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday. “Relative placement is the best option for children in care,” Mason said. “A significant...
Feb 5, 2025 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, that helps youth in care be kept with family members was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday. “There are many benefits connected to kinship care,” Lilly said. “Our youth needs stability...
Jan 31, 2025 | Briel
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood of Ottawa closing: “While it’s important to note that women in our area will still be able to access needed reproductive health medications because...
Jan 30, 2025 | Ammons
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Committed to advancing local services and improving infrastructure in her communities, State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is celebrating recent funding for Champaign County’s Apollo Industrial Park made possible by Ammons’ support for Governor...