Hirschauer Bill Aims to Establish POW/MIA Recognition Day

Feb 13, 2026 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, is working to honor service members who never returned home with new legislation creating a commemorative day for Prisoners of War (POW) and those declared as Missing in Action (MIA) during their...

Manley, Avelar, Cappel Meet with Area Fire Chiefs

Feb 13, 2026 | Manley

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In preparation of the upcoming legislative session, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, along with state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, met with the fire chiefs and deputy chiefs from...

Ryan Secures Funding for Special Bus Lane in Evergreen Park

Feb 13, 2026 | Ryan

CHICAGO — State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, has secured funding for the construction of a “queue jump” bus lane in Evergreen Park on 95th St. and Western Ave. that will allow buses a seven-second start at stoplights ahead of other lanes. “I’m thrilled that this...