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Stuart Celebrates Illinois Heartland Library System Receiving More Than $5 Million in State Grant Funding

Aug 24, 2026 | Stuart

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is congratulating Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) on securing millions of dollars of state funding to allow the organization to provide more resources readily available and free to many Illinois...

West Bills Now Law, Cracking Down on Harassment by Stalkers, Former Partners

Aug 21, 2026 | West

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is advancing the safety of domestic violence and abuse survivors with two new laws that expand protections for victims and those at risk of harassment. Currently in Illinois, emergency protection orders (POs)...

Mason’s NCSL Working Group Addresses Nationwide Childcare Affordability and Accessibility in New Report

Aug 14, 2026 | Mason

GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, confronts nationwide childcare quality, accessibility and affordability issues in a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Childcare Policy Working Group. “On average, a year of childcare...

Dixon Heitman Sworn In as 97th District State Representative

Aug 10, 2026 | Dixon Heitman

PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman, D-Plainfield, is now representing Illinois’ 97th House District after being sworn into office on July 21, 2026. “I’m so honored to step into this role and get to work,” said Dixon Heitman. “Our community deserves a...

West Bills Now Law, Strengthening Public Health and Safety

Jul 31, 2026 | West

ROCKFORD, Ill. — Working to improve critical gaps in privacy, public health and public safety, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is highlighting a series of bills championed through the state legislature this spring that were signed into law by Gov. Pritzker on...

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