Ammons Advances Program Celebrating African American Heritage

Apr 12, 2024 | Ammons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has successfully advanced legislation that would establish a first-of-its-kind scientific DNA processes through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Anthropology and the Carl R. Woese...

Harper Advances Agenda Focused on Health and Equity

Apr 12, 2024 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced several bills out of key legislative committees that promise to help usher in a cleaner, healthier and more equitable and sustainable future. “I’ve spent my time in office focusing state resources on...

Gordon-Booth Remembers Karen Yarbrough

Apr 10, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement after the announced passing Sunday of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, former member of the Illinois House: “Karen Yarbrough was an amazing trailblazer who understood what it...