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Hernandez Measure Expanding College Tuition Assistance for DREAMers Signed into Law

Jul 7, 2026 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, celebrated the signing into law of her measure to streamline the ability of those who send money overseas to opt to donate to the Illinois DREAM Fund, a program to help immigrant students who...

Ness-led Law Connects Illinoisans With Disabilities to Critical Savings

Jul 7, 2026 | Ness

EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – An initiative improving disability savings and services for young families and children in Illinois is now law, thanks to work led by state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, who successfully championed a bipartisan measure promoting access to ABLE...

Hoffman Celebrates New Shiloh Police Station, Joins Groundbreaking with Local Officials

Jun 30, 2026 | Hoffman

SHILOH, Ill. – Working to ensure our law enforcement has the resources they need to do their job safely and effectively, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders, police and community members Monday for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new police...

Hernandez Announces District Will Receive Grants to Support Underserved Communities

Jun 29, 2026 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced more than $1 million in new local investments designed to support local service providers through the state’s Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program. “To prevent violence and economic disparities in...

Hernandez-backed Measure Ensuring Price Clarity at Grocery Stores Signed by Governor

Jun 29, 2026 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan backed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, requiring all grocery chains in Illinois that offer e-coupons to provide, and honor, a physical coupon alternative was signed into law by the governor Friday. “All...

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