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Syed Legislation Would Mandate Expanded Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Screenings, As Rates Rise in Younger Women

Feb 9, 2026 | Syed

PALATINE, Ill. — State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, filed legislation on Wednesday that would require insurers to begin covering two types of mammograms earlier, representing an important step forward in early detection and successful treatment of breast cancer....

Blair-Sherlock Signs Nationwide Letter Demanding Federal Childcare Funding

Feb 9, 2026 | Blair-Sherlock

VILLA PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, is one of over 200 lawmakers from all 50 states to sign a comprehensive letter organized by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX), the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), and the Child Care for Every...

Benton Backs Plan to Expand School Options for Lifesaving Epinephrine, Enables Shift to Nasal Sprays

Feb 9, 2026 | Benton

PLAINFIELD, Ill. – Students at risk of severe allergic reactions could have greater access to needle-free epinephrine nasal sprays at their schools under a plan backed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield. “New, less painful epinephrine options are available, and...

Manley and Women’s Caucus Look Ahead to Spring Session, Underscore Need to Protect Rights

Feb 9, 2026 | Manley

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, continues to bring the voices of women from her district to Springfield, through her membership in the Illinois House Democrats’ Women’s Caucus, as it reconvened for the new session earlier this week. Locally, Rep....

Buckner, House Speaker Welch Kick off Black History Month with Community Visit on Chicago’s South Side

Feb 9, 2026 | Buckner

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, joined Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch on Wednesday for a series of community visits across Chicago’s South Side, engaging directly with students, small business owners, and seniors to highlight Black history,...

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