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Jiménez Passes Will Depository Changes Out of House

Apr 30, 2026 | Jimenez

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – People’s end-of-life decisions will be securely stored under a new bill passed by state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, changing the will depository process and allowing court clerks to be able to safekeep wills for county residents. “The...

Hanson Delivers Big Wins for Property Tax Relief, Economic Growth, Voting Rights

Apr 23, 2026 | Hanson

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois taxpayers foot the fallout of Washington’s agenda that’s raised everyday prices, hindered trade and commerce nationwide, and threatened the erasure of constitutional rights, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is taking steps to...

Chung-Backed Bill Allows Autism Evaluations to be Administered Earlier, Diagnoses Given Faster

Apr 23, 2026 | Chung

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Chung, D-Bloomington, supported legislation allowing qualified speech-language pathologists to diagnose autism spectrum disorder (ASD) if the child is under age three and has no co-occurring medical conditions. With more evaluators,...

Stuart-Backed Bill Protects Independence of Media that Partner with Public Universities

Apr 23, 2026 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to protect access to objective news, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, passed a bill ensuring that media outlets affiliated with colleges and universities are not subject to editorial control by administration. “All journalists are...

Gordon-Booth Passes Bill Creating Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act

Apr 23, 2026 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, passed a bill creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students. “Our college students are afforded the freedom of...

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