Latest Updates:
Sunday – Ford to Join Walk in My Shoes for Community Event in Garfield Park, Highlight State Support for Neighborhood Center
CHICAGO –State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will highlight a $500,000 state investment to support nonprofit Walk in My Shoes’ neighborhood programs as well as development of a planned community center during the organization’s annual “Stepping in the Park” event this Sunday, July 2.
Harper Statement on Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, released this statement following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which ended affirmative action in higher education admissions:
Gordon-Booth Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Thursday after the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding race-based affirmative action in college admissions:
Ford Responds to Supreme Court Ruling, House Appropriations–Higher Education Committee to Convene
CHICAGO – Following today’s Supreme Court decision regarding race-based affirmative action in college admissions, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has scheduled a House hearing in July to discuss the impact and actions the state can take moving forward.
Ammons Rejects SCOTUS Decision, Vows Action on Student Debt Relief
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, came out opposing Friday’s SCOTUS ruling rejecting President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, which would’ve delivered $20,000 in student loan repayment relief for millions of borrowers with outstanding debt.
Jiménez Condemns SCOTUS Decision Undoing Affirmative Action
CHICAGO — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued a statement following Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning affirmative action in college admissions.
Ammons, Black Caucus Attend The Exchange Ceremony, Spotlighting African & Diaspora Coordination
CHICAGO – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) participated in the Business Exchange Forum at the Exchange Ceremony: Restoring the Royalty on Thursday, connecting continental African and Diaspora leaders to forge stronger bonds among people of African descent.
Ammons Responds to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement regarding the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Statement Following Local Law Enforcement “Drones as First Responders” Training
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following statement after joining local law enforcement for a training session to operate drones under the new “Drones as First Responders” bill, which will expand law enforcement capabilities to use drones to promote public safety:
Rep. Buckner Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions:
Canty Invites Community Members to ‘Chat with Canty’ Events
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them while also supporting local businesses at her “Chat with Canty.”
This Monday – Ford, Advocates to Recognize Formerly Incarcerated Independence Day Outside Cook County Jail
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join community advocates Monday, July 3 at 11 a.m. outside the Cook County Jail to recognize Formerly Incarcerated Independence Day and to highlight the challenges and need to provide opportunities for those reentering society.
Scherer-Backed Bill Expanding Access to All-Day Kindergarten Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More families will have the option of sending their children to a full-day kindergarten program under a measure supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Hanson Backs Responsible Budget that Invests in Education, Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to responsibly prioritize resources on the issues families are concerned about, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, backed a compassionate and responsible budget that fully funds support for classrooms, local police departments and lifesaving health care residents depend on.
Canty to Host Summer Park Hunt Activity
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — To highlight local parks and encourage community members to enjoy the outdoors, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty is hosting a Summer Park Hunt activity from now until Aug. 15.
Scherer-Backed Legislation Expands Access to Health Care, Increases Support for Providers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to expand and enhance the quality of health care with a new law modernizing reimbursement rates for local providers.
Gill and Cunningham to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, July 8 in Worth
WORTH, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are inviting residents for a conversation on community and state issues on Saturday, July 8 at 9 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts located at 6707 W. 111th St. in Worth.
Mayfield Bill Banning Housing Discrimination Based on Dog Breed Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, protecting homeowners from discrimination at the hands of insurers on the basis of the breed of a pet dog, has become law after being signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.