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Chung Announces More than $400 Million in Medical Debt Erased Since Launch of Medical Debt Relief Program

Dec 1, 2025 | Chung, Uncategorized

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – The Medical Debt Relief Program that state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, helped pass has erased nearly $430 million in medical debt for working-class Illinoisans for pennies on the dollar. “The burden of substantial medical debt can stay with...

Manley Earns ‘A’ Rating for Advancements in Gun Violence Prevention

Dec 1, 2025 | Manley

JOLIET, Ill. – Working to combat firearm tragedies and illegal gun trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was recently awarded an ‘A’ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee (GPAC) for her support on a series of advancements in public...

Crawford Advocates for Vaccinations Amidst Release of False Information from CDC

Nov 25, 2025 | Crawford

CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, reasserted his dedication to vaccinations, evidence-based facts, and respect for individuals with developmental differences, while pushing back against the Trump Administration and the Health and Human Services Secretary...

Morris Supports Healthcare Bill Expanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Nov 17, 2025 | Morris

CHICAGO — State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, backed a bill that aims to relieve high mental health services costs by increasing coverage for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment for patients who receive treatment labeled as out-of-network. “Coming from a...

Hernandez Passes ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities

Nov 17, 2025 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, delivered transformational ‘clean slate’ justice reforms, bringing together reformers, law enforcement and business leaders to expand opportunity for employment, housing and education by creating an automatic...

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