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Andrade Advances Measure Allowing Motorists to Recover Personal Items from Towed Vehicles

May 15, 2024 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Continuing his efforts to support motorists, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, passed legislation on Tuesday that allows motorists the chance to recover valuable personal items like medical devices and identification cards from their vehicles. ...

Katz Muhl Passes Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage for At-Home Pregnancy Testing

May 14, 2024 | Katz Muhl

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, D-Northbrook, is promoting common-sense healthcare coverage for people who may become pregnant, passing a bill that would streamline affordable access to at-home pregnancy tests where medically necessary and required for...

Kifowit Honored with “Friend of Law Enforcement Award” by Polish American Police Association

May 9, 2024 | Kifowit

Aurora, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been awarded the prestigious “Friend of Law Enforcement Award” by the Polish American Police Association (P.A.P.A.) in recognition of her unwavering commitment to and...

Gordon-Booth Fights to Protect Children from High-Tech Exploitation

May 9, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to the rise of “AI” and “deepfake” imagery, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supported a plan to update state laws and levy penalties on criminals who use such technology to create and distribute explicit images of minors. “As...

Gordon-Booth Targets Junk Fees, Backs Plan to Prioritize Consumers

May 8, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $90 billion per year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices. “We’ve all...

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