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Hirschauer Responds to SCOTUS Action on Illinois Gun Law

Jul 2, 2024 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court declining to take up a challenge on an Illinois law that bans certain semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, leaving the Protect...

Gordon-Booth Highlights Illinois State Police Highway Cameras Effectively Targeting Shootings

Jul 2, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – With the Illinois State Police (ISP) expected to install highway cameras in Peoria County later this year, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting recently released data that shows ISP is now identifying relevant individuals in 82% of...

Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy with Business Improvement Districts Signed into Law

Jul 2, 2024 | Buckner

CHICAGO, Ill — A measure backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, was signed into law today to support growing businesses by creating ‘Business Improvement Districts,’ or ‘BIDs.’ BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while...

Williams-Backed Legislation Combatting Opioid Overdoses Takes Effect

Jul 2, 2024 | Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concert venues are better prepared to treat drug overdoses under a new law now in effect from state Rep. Jawaharial ‘Omar’ Williams, D-Chicago, expanding access to opioid antagonists at live music sites. “This bill is designed to save lives not...

Grasse Takes Office, Outlines Work Ahead

Jul 2, 2024 | Grasse

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Newly appointed state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, will prioritize public health and safeguarding women’s reproductive rights, increasing affordable and accessible healthcare, working for common sense gun reform, and expanding...

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