Latest Updates:
Ness Encourages Families to Utilize Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Shopping
Carpentersville, Ill. – Representative Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) wants to inform community members of the upcoming tax holiday starting August 5th through the 14th.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Named to Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will lead an effort to get weapons of war off streets as a member of the House Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group.
Yang Rohr Passes New Law Expanding Access to Prenatal Vitamins
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of vitamins that help produce better outcomes for expectant mothers under a new law backed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.
Rep. Hirschauer Meets with White House Leaders to Discuss Gun Violence Prevention
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — In the wake of the Fourth of July mass shooting in Highland Park, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and other state lawmakers from Illinois, California, New York and Delaware met with senior White House officials on efforts to prevent gun violence and hold gun manufacturers accountable for their role in the gun violence epidemic.
Vella Invites Residents to Bark in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 6
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is calling on dog lovers to come out for “Bark in the Park,” a free community gathering of local canine organizations that will include training demonstrations, pet safety tips and dog-related goods from local vendors.
Stava-Murray to Hold Public Shred Drive
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray is announcing that her office will be holding a document shredding event this Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at her constituent service office located at 633 Rogers St. in Downers Grove.
Buckner to Hold Back-to-School Event to Provide Free Resources to Local Families
CHICAGO – The Office of State Representative Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is partnering with Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Illinois; Near North Health; and HFC to host a back-to-school event to provide local families with free resources before the school year starts.
Scherer Celebrates Upcoming Tax Holiday for School Supplies
DECATUR, Ill. — As the new academic year quickly approaches, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the upcoming sales tax holiday on certain clothing and school-related items that will take place August 5-14.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Invites Constituents to Share Healthcare Experiences, Legislative Ideas
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to increase healthcare access and affordability in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is asking for constituents to share their experiences with healthcare and help inform her actions as a lawmaker on this vital topic.
Hoffman Encourages Residents to Know About New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, wants residents to understand that help is a call or text away under the recently launched 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Stava-Murray Highlights Tax Holiday for School Supplies
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray is helping publicize Illinois’ tax holiday on school supplies and school-related items which will occur from August 5-14.
Flowers Holding Joint Hearing to Address Reimbursement of Safety Net Hospitals
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, is holding a joint hearing of the Healthcare Availability and Accessibility Committee and the Appropriations-Human Services Committee on July 20 at 10 a.m. on the 6th floor of the Michael A. Bilandic Building at 160 North Lasalle in Chicago. It will be open to the public and accessible to view online at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp in Virtual Hearing Room 2.
Harper Selected for Henry Toll Fellowship
CHICAGO – Following her selection by The Council of State Governments (CSG), state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is announcing that she is one of 48 state-level officials nationwide who will participate in the 2022 CSG Henry Toll Fellowship in Lexington, Kentucky.
Mason Plans Shred Day Event
ZION, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is announcing a “Shred Day” event to be held Saturday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Zion City Hall, 2828 Sheridan Road.
Mason Announces $800k in Funding for Zion Park District
ZION, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, announced that the Zion Park District will receive a $400,000 grant for renovations and improvements to Shiloh Park.
Gordon-Booth Named to Crime Reduction Task Force
PEORIA, Ill. – As part of efforts to develop legislative solutions to curb violence, this week state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, was appointed to a new Crime Reduction Task Force by Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Stuart Receives ‘Friends of Education’ Award
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools (IARSS) has announced that state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be a recipient of the IARSS ‘Friends of Education’ Award, to be conferred at a ceremony on July 19.
Walsh to Host Military and Veterans Rights Seminar
JOLIET, Ill. – Continuing his support for veterans, active-duty service members and their families, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, in partnership with the Office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, is hosting a presentation on Military and Veterans rights.