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Manley to Host CASA Event, Honor Retiring Judge
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As a fierce advocate for children in Will County and across Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will emcee CASA of River Valley’s Have a Heart for the Child Gala the evening of March 25 at Bolingbrook Golf Club.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Measure to Limit Cat Declawing Passes House of Representatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently advanced her measure to focus on humane treatment for cats and limit the practice of declawing out of the House of Representatives.
MedGlobal, Rep. Rashid Applaud Governor Pritzker and Illinois Emergency Management Agency for Supporting Earthquake Victims
BERWYN, IL – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D- Bridgeview, applauds Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) for releasing emergency medical supplies to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
Hirschauer Highlighting New Law Requiring Five Days of Paid Time Off For Employees
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Every worker in Illinois will have access to paid leave that can be used for any reason under a new law backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Manley Celebrates Illinois’ Latest Credit Upgrade, Return to Fiscal Stability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois received an upgrade of its bonds to A3 by Moody’s Investor Service today, thanks in part to the leadership of state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet.
Ford Passes Plan to Issue Special Autism Awareness License Plate Decals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House Wednesday that would allow drivers to use license plates with a special autism awareness decal.
Delgado-backed Lifesaving Water Safety Legislation Passed out of House Committee
CHICAGO – In Illinois, drowning is one of the leading causes of death and serious injury for young children, and under new water safety legislation introduced by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, children will learn critical skills to stay safe while in the water.
Delgado Protects Seniors, Most Vulnerable with New Limits on Utility Disconnection During Heat
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is working to prevent utility companies from shutting off access during heat advisory events with newly-introduced legislation.
Flowers Bill Would Raise Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted Illinoisans
CHICAGO – A bill introduced by Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, which recently advanced out of committee, would reform compensation for Illinoisans who are wrongfully convicted and then exonerated, as well as remove a great deal of uncertainty from the process.
Hoffman, Belt, Comptroller Highlight Funding Release for Cahokia Heights Water and Sewer Project
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Underscoring their support of investment in critical infrastructure residents depend on, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, and Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza are highlighting the release of a $2.4 million state grant Monday to support water and sewer upgrades in Cahokia Heights.
Governor Signs Gordon-Booth’s Paid Leave Bill; Grants Employees Five Days Each Year Starting in 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After years of negotiation with business and labor, employees will now be entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave – for any personal reason – under a bill passed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and signed into law Monday by the governor.
Stuart Issues Statement on Signing of Paid Leave Law
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, which guarantees an annual 40 hours of paid leave for most workers in Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement and sought to clarify what the new law does and doesn’t do.
Avelar-Backed Bill to Provide Paid Leave for Workers Signed Into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Workers across Illinois are now entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave for any purpose under legislation supported by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday.
Harper Hails Signing of Paid Leave Law
CHICAGO – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, the Paid Leave For All Workers Act, by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is hailing the new measure.
Davis Measure Takes the Next Step to Build a South Suburban Airport
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, successfully passed out of committee legislation that will require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport in Peotone.
UPDATE – 71st & Pulaski
"I’ve heard concerns from residents and community organizations about repurposing thefacility at 71st Street and Pulaski Road for migrant housing. I thank everyone for theirthoughtful feedback. After careful consideration, IDHS determined the site is not aviable...
Canty to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting a utility bill clinic on Monday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Consolidated School District 21 Community Service Center and Administrative Office located at 959 W Dundee Rd. Room A308 in Wheeling.
Harper Agriculture Bills Advance Out of Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, advanced a package of bills designed to address food deserts, promote urban farming and lift up minority farmers who have been historically excluded.