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IL State Rep. DuBuclet Introduces Legislation to Honor Emmett Till with a Commemorative Holiday in Illinois

Feb 10, 2026 | du Buclet

CHICAGO – IL State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to designate July 25, the birthday of Emmett Till, as a commemorative holiday in Illinois, ensuring his life and legacy remain part of the state’s public memory. “The murder of Emmett...

Hirschauer Signs Nationwide Letter Demanding Federal Childcare Funding

Feb 10, 2026 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, is one of over 200 lawmakers from all 50 states to sign a comprehensive letter organized by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX), the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), and the Child Care for Every...

Avelar Joins 600 State Legislators in Statement Condemning ICE Killings, Occupation of Minneapolis

Feb 3, 2026 | Avelar

State Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, joins more than 600 state legislators from over 48 states across the country to release a joint national statement regarding the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE)...

Ford Pushes for Measure that Defends Affordable Health Care in Illinois, Lowers Prescription Drug Prices

Feb 3, 2026 | Ford

CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined health care workers, advocates and community leaders to highlight the urgent need to protect the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program, which helps ensure affordable access to prescription drugs for working families...

Elected Officials Call on Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neil Burke to investigate the fatal shooting of Silverio Villegas González and the near fatal shooting of Marimar Martínez

Feb 3, 2026 | Jimenez

CHICAGO, IL — We are calling on the Cook County State’s Attorney to join the growing number of prosecutors who have announced that they will investigate and prosecute federal law enforcement officers who violate state and local laws. This unprecedented moment calls...

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