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New Hoffman Law Further Clarifies Move Over Rules for Drivers, Aims for Greater Safety

Sep 16, 2025 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A new law led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, further expands Scott’s Law and requires drivers to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and non-stationary vehicles dealing with an emergency scene on roadways. “We’ve seen far too many...

Hernandez-Backed Measure to Expand Home Energy Assistance for Low-Income Seniors Opens Oct. 1

Sep 16, 2025 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – A measure to expand eligibility for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to more seniors championed by state Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D- Cicero, will become available to Illinois households starting Oct. 1....

THURSDAY: Ammons, Faraci Invite Residents to Discuss Cost Hikes, Service Cuts in Local Town Hall

Sep 16, 2025 | Ammons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Inviting residents from the Champaign-Urbana communities to share their thoughts on rising energy costs, social services cuts, and other issues, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D- Urbana, will host a town hall in collaboration with state Sen. Paul Faraci on...

Stuart Issues Statement Following Nippon Announcement That Steel Production in Granite City to End

Sep 16, 2025 | Stuart

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Following the announcement by Nippon Steel that the Granite City works will no longer receive steel slabs to work with by October, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, issued the following statement: “Metro East workers deserve better than...

Briel Highlights Productive Town Hall with Guest Speaker Welch

Sep 16, 2025 | Briel

UTICA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, joined House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Tuesday at her local town hall to discuss topics including rural healthcare access, rising energy costs, and the risk posed by federal cuts for an audience of over 50...

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