Apr 16, 2026 | Crawford
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to address long-standing barriers faced by previously incarcerated individuals, state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, successfully advanced legislation out of the House, praising its passage as a step toward reducing obstacles for...
Apr 16, 2026 | Harper
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ahead of the 4th Annual Black Farmers and Growers Lobby Day on Wednesday, May 6, at the Illinois State Capitol Building, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at strengthening...
Apr 16, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a bill creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students. “College should be a place where students feel secure...
Apr 16, 2026 | Briel
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to protect homeowners from medical debt, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is advancing a bill ensuring patients’ primary residence and property cannot be used in legal action by hospitals seeking to recover unpaid medical debt....
Apr 16, 2026 | Kelly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is making interactions between law enforcement and individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder safer and easier. The Blue Envelope Program intends to support safe and effective communication for all...