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Avelar Passes Bicameral Bill Reaffirming Medication Abortion Access

Jun 18, 2025 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a bicameral measure through the House and Senate chambers this spring that protects Illinoisans’ access to medication abortion and enhances a shield law to prevent federal interference. “With...

LaPointe, Martwick to Host End-of-Session Legislative Town Hall

Jun 18, 2025 | LaPointe

CHICAGO, Ill.– Highlighting key measures passed during the spring legislative session and unfinished business, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will host an end-of-session legislative town hall in collaboration with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, on...

Hirschauer Joins Nearly 900 State and Local Elected Officials to Denounce Trump’s Cuts to Medicaid and Public Services

Jun 18, 2025 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Today, in an effort organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and more than 800 state and local elected officials signed onto a bipartisan letter to oppose the...

Jones Advances Bill to Better Track and Capture Human Traffickers and Kidnappers

Jun 18, 2025 | Jones

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, cracked down on human traffickers on Illinois roadways by empowering the Illinois State Police (ISP) to tap into automated tollway cameras to capture and shut down human trafficking operations. “When...

Lilly Passes Compassionate Budget, Key Measures

Jun 12, 2025 | Lilly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, passed various pieces of legislation and a balanced state budget that prioritized the welfare of all Illinois residents as she wrapped up an efficient legislative session. “As my colleagues and I stepped into...

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