Ammons Mourns the Loss of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.

Feb 20, 2026 | Ammons

​CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Civil rights icon and longtime role model of state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, Rev. Jesse Jackson Jr. passed away on Tuesday. Ammons spoke on the House Floor regarding the loss of a trailblazer, and releases the following statement: “I was lucky...

Ness to Host March Town Hall on Zoom

Feb 20, 2026 | Ness

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Encouraging residents from northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on top issues, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, will host a virtual town hall March 3 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to discuss legislative priorities in...

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...