May 19, 2026 | Gill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Advocating for first responder concerns, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation that would allow 18-year-olds to be appointed as a correctional officer or full-time deputy sheriff. “By lowering the age that an...
May 19, 2026 | Jimenez
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, was recognized for her commitment to serving Illinois residents and combating homelessness during the 2026 Home Illinois Summit hosted by the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness. The summit was held...
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...
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...
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...