URBANA, Ill. – In the last week of fall veto session, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D- Champaign, supported a resolution condemning the cut of SNAP benefits beginning on November 1. Ammons participated in a press conference Thursday morning, highlighting the Trump...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement as Illinois delivered $20 million in new funding to shore up nutrition assistance ahead of the Trump Administration’s freeze on SNAP benefits: “The Trump...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal spearheaded by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, that would enable public officials who are active service members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard to remotely participate in open meetings has passed the General Assembly...
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, was recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Illinois by research conducted by Vanderbilt University and theUniversity of Virginia. “My priority has always been serving my district in whatever...
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, was presented the 2025 Legacy Award today from The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence for her expansive legislative work supporting gender-based violence survivors and services. “Advocating for survivors...