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Vella Bill Aimed at Shifting Juvenile Focus Towards Rehabilitation Advances to Senate

May 11, 2026 | Vella

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, has successfully advanced a bill that would change how Illinois courts handle younger teens, focusing more on rehabilitation than punishment. “The advancement of this bill shows how significant it is for us to...

WEDNESDAY: Ness, COWL to Hold Annual Taste of the Capers Event

May 11, 2026 | Ness

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, co-chair of the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), is highlighting COWL’s annual Taste of the Capers event this Wednesday, May 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the State House Inn located at 101 E....

Manley Supports Family Involvement at Edna Keith School Family Bingo Night

May 11, 2026 | Manley

JOLIET, Ill. – In an effort to help build family involvement in schools, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was one of the many sponsors for the Edna Keith Elementary School Family Bingo Night on April 29, by providing snacks and drinks for everyone. “Edna Keith...

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...

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