» Rachel Cherry

Faver Dias Bills to Strengthen Support for Women and Children Head to Governor’s Desk

May 26, 2026 | Faver Dias

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Underscoring her work to support women and children, measures from state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, to expand home visiting services and expand “play-based learning” are heading to the governor’s desk. “The welfare of our women and...

Buckner Files Resolution to Honor Senator Richard. J Durbin with Joint Session of the Illinois General Assembly

May 26, 2026 | Buckner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Kam Buckner has filed House Joint Resolution 68 to convene a Joint Session of the Illinois General Assembly honoring retiring United States Senator Richard J. Durbin for his extraordinary career in public service and lasting...

Ryan, ‘The Bear’ Actor to Hold Press Conference Highlighting State Sandwich Bill

May 19, 2026 | Ryan

EVERGREEN PARK, Ill.— State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, will join FX’s The Bear actor Corey Hendrix on Wednesday, May 20, at 12:45 p.m. in the parking lot between the Capitol and Howlett Building to celebrate the ongoing work designating the Italian Beef...

Harper Calls for Greater Equity, Reform at Statewide Town Hall

May 19, 2026 | Harper

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the gathering of operators, advocates, farmers, regulators, and community members for a timely discussion titled “The State of Cannabis, Hemp & Equity in Illinois: Progress, Challenges & What Comes Next,” which examined the...

Manley Testifies at Hearing for Proposed Property Tax Reforms, Creating Accountability and Equity

May 18, 2026 | Manley

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, testified during the House Revenue and Finance Committee for her proposed legislation to reduce the wrongly inflated property tax burden for many Illinois homeowners. Other Will County leaders also testified,...

« Older Entries