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Davis Bill Increasing Transparency in State Procurement Process Signed into Law
HOMEWOOD, Ill. – A new law introduced by state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will bring more transparency to the state contracting process and encourage more diverse businesses to compete.
Canty Encourages Local Students to Compete in Fall Art Contest
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is holding a fall art contest for local elementary school students. Winners will be chosen by celebrity judges and displayed in “Mary Beth’s Rotating Art Museum” in Canty’s district and Springfield offices, as well as featured on social media.
Scherer to Hold Town Hall to Discuss Push for a Decatur Public Library Bookmobile
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will host a town hall to hear from community members and discuss her efforts to fund a new Decatur Public Library Bookmobile. The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., in the Decatur Public Library Madden Auditorium at 130 N. Franklin Street in Decatur.
Mayfield Passes Emergency Vehicle Safety Law in Honor of Waukegan Resident Killed by Ambulance
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – Ambulances and other emergency vehicles will be required to take additional steps before crossing red-light intersections under a law championed by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, following the death of a Waukegan man struck and killed by an ambulance last year.
Legislation Supported by Manley Providing Wage Theft Protections to Workers Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure that workers in Illinois are being treated fairly by employers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, backed legislation that provides freelancers with a variety of basic rights, including strengthening provisions combating wage theft.
Canty to Hold Shred Day to Help Local Community Dispose of Unwanted Paper
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, will be holding a shred day to help residents of the 54th district dispose of unwanted documents. The shred day will be on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary School on 303 East. Olive Street in Arlington Heights. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart and Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor are joining Canty.
Gill Joins A New Direction’s Leadership Council, Highlights Need to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
CHICAGO – Reflecting her work and commitment to support survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has been named to the leadership council of A New Direction, a domestic violence agency with the mission to provide counseling, education, advocacy and support for families in need.
Manley-Supported Legislation Cracking Down on Prescription Drug Price Gouging Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure that drug companies do not take advantage of Illinoisans and overcharge them, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation which would make price increases for essential drugs subject to a review by the Attorney General’s Office for price gouging.
Canty Successfully Implements Measures Guaranteeing Full-Day Kindergarten, Fighting for Equal Pay, Combatting Food Deserts
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, issued this statement after all her major legislative accomplishments were enshrined into law:
Yang Rohr Announces New Funding for Local Libraries
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, highlighted critical funding coming to public libraries across the state, including Naperville-area locations.
Kelly Shares Information on How Flood, Storm Damage Victims Can Obtain Federal Aid
CHICAGO – Area residents impacted by storms and floods over the summer can now take advantage of the recent federal disaster declared by President Joe Biden by obtaining assistance for uninsured or underinsured losses. Aid is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through October 16 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Benton Invites Community Members to Senior Fair
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is inviting residents to a Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr. in Plainfield.
Manley-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Red Light Camera Corruption Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to prevent red light camera companies from influencing elected officials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation, which was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker, that creates a number of prohibitions on the political conduct that red light camera companies can engage in.
Manley-Backed Bill Protecting Children from Dangerous Firearm Marketing Practices Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Firearm manufacturers will no longer be able to advertise guns to children due to a measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, which was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker last week.
Avelar to Deliver Keynote Address at Illinois National Organization for Women Conference in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will be the keynote speaker at the Illinois National Organization for Women (NOW) conference Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 20 Center St. in Naperville.
Rep. Rashid Introduces Emergency Relief Legislation in Response to Severe Weather Crisis
BERWYN, IL. – State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, filed legislation to create an Illinois disaster relief grant program to address flooding and other extreme weather events.
Hirschauer Champions Trauma-Informed Care in Task Force Appointment
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, was appointed to the Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force, continuing her commitment to more effective and compassionate approaches to tackling Illinois’ biggest health issues.
Hanson Champions Funding for Area Projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, highlighted state funding for the Fox Valley Park District’s Vaughan Tennis Center, paving the way for needed improvements to the facilities.