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Ortíz Passes Measure Expanding Coverage for Children with Speech-Language Disorders

May 12, 2026 | Ortiz

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed Senate Bill 2899 out of the House Insurance Committee on Tuesday that would expand health insurance coverage for rehabilitative and habilitative services for children under 19 years of age that have an...

Mayfield Heads Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protections During Service Provider Home Visits

May 12, 2026 | Mayfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to strengthen consumer protections, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is leading legislation that requires service providers who offer repairs or installations to establish specific notification requirements. “We’ve all been in a...

Harper Celebrates Successful 4th Annual Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day

May 12, 2026 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, celebrated a successful and impactful 4th Annual Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day at the Illinois State Capitol, where farmers, advocates, organizers, community leaders, youth activists, and...

Rep. Ford, Rep. Morris, Ald. Rodriguez-Sanchez, Coalition of Public Health and Community Leaders Support Overdose Prevention Site in Illinois

May 12, 2026 | Ford, Morris

CHICAGO – On Monday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, convened a press conference at Rush University Medical Center to highlight new research on overdose prevention sites (centers) and encourage the establishment of an overdose prevention site on the city’s...

Jiménez Hosts Neighborhood Solidarity Ride

May 12, 2026 | Jimenez

CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, alongside other legislators, elected officials and organizations are hosting a free community event to ride bikes, eat food and enjoy music. The event will be held in Chicago’s Northwest side neighborhoods of Logan...

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