Latino Caucus Calls on Congress to Stand for Refugees, Reject Funding of Trump Program

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement calling on Congress to reject a budget that allocates funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Migrant “Protection” Protocols (MPP), a federal program that...

Andrade Invites Community to Share Ideas for New Legislation

CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is encouraging local residents to share their ideas for new state laws for the upcoming 2020 legislative session. “It’s important to me that I include the community in the legislative process so that I know exactly how to...

Andrade-Backed Measure to Cap Insulin Prices Passes House

CHICAGO – A measure to help fight the rising cost of insulin sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is headed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk after the Illinois House of Representatives recently voted to pass the legislation. “Insulin isn’t something that can...

Andrade to Join Commissioner Degnen for Senior Fest

CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, will be participating in a Senior Fest hosted by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen on Nov. 23 at Northside College Preparatory High School. “This is going to be one of the largest events on the northwest side...

Andrade Joins Neighbors for Community Safety Event

CHICAGO – After a series of gun violence incidents, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, joined The Residents of Irving Park and local area residents yesterday for a family-friendly community safety event to reclaim the streets for the community. “The recent wave of...