Aug 25, 2026 | Deuter
WESTMONT, Ill. —A measure backed by state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, that will modernize Illinois’ newborn disease screening process was signed into law last week. Senate Bill 3049 allows the renamed Universal Newborn Screening Advisory Committee to review...
Aug 24, 2026 | Rashid
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker signed into law on Friday legislation from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would create the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee to protect Illinois’ water from dangerous long-lasting chemicals. HB 2955 tasks the...
Aug 18, 2026 | Lilly
SPRINGFIELD, – Ill. — With online harassment and technology-facilitated abuse presenting new challenges for survivors, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is lauding the signing of legislation to strengthen protective orders and give courts greater authority...
Aug 18, 2026 | Manley
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse on Aug. 13 to cut the ribbon on the new Hufford Junior High School in Joliet. The new Hufford building, along with the new Gompers Junior...
Aug 17, 2026 | Crawford
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is calling for increased state investment across Illinois’ entire education system; from early childhood classrooms through colleges and universities, as lawmakers prepare for their upcoming veto session and future state...