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Ryan Bill Aims to Expand Public Defender Assistance in Illinois Courts

May 4, 2026 | Ryan

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.—State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is expanding legal assistance for Illinois drivers charged with driving under the influence (DUI) with a new measure that will allow public defenders to represent DUI clients in both criminal cases and civil...

Syed Joins Fellow Legislators, Ravinia Officials, Live Venue Representatives, at Press Conference Discussing Legislation Banning “Ghost Tickets”

Apr 27, 2026 | Syed, Uncategorized

CHICAGO — State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, joined legislative colleagues, as well as stakeholders from Ravinia and Chicago’s live venue community, at a press conference Monday at the Lyric Opera, to discuss her legislation aimed at banning “ghost tickets”—tickets...

Cochran Echoes Local Officials, Shares Safety Information Following River Flooding

Apr 21, 2026 | Cochran

DES PLAINES, Ill. — State Rep. Justin Cochran, D-Des Plaines, is highlighting available resources and safety information following flooding originating from the Des Plaines River impacting the north suburban Chicago area over the weekend. The National Weather Service...

Ford Continues to Push for the Millionaire Amendment to Provide Real Relief to Working Families

Apr 21, 2026 | Ford

SPRINGFIELD – To help reduce the property tax burden on Illinois residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is spearheading an effort to levy an additional 3% income tax on those who make more than $1 million annually. “As prices continue to rise and our...

Mason Passes Bill Regulating Pet Insurance in Illinois

Apr 21, 2026 | Mason

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced, sponsored, and passed legislation adding pet insurance to the Illinois Insurance Code, regulating the requirements and responsibilities of pet insurers and pet insurance policies. “As a pet owner, I...

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