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Ford Urges Governor to Lower Flags in Honor of Those Lost to Gun Violence
CHICAGO – In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Highland Park, as well as continued gun violence in Chicago and around the state, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to order flags at half-staff as a show of unity and remembrance for all of those lost to gun violence.
Scherer Introduces Bill to Help Feed Foster Children
DECATUR, Ill. – In continuation of her support for children in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, introduced legislation that would expand public food assistance to foster families in Illinois, regardless of income.
Gordon-Booth to Host One Peoria Community Event for Families at Glen Oak Park July 19
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria is encouraging families to bring their kids out to Glen Oak Park on Tuesday, July 19 for summer fun, food and activities – while also offering free back to school supplies and vaccinations.
Ford Urges Aggregate Producers to Return To Bargaining Table with Local 150
CHICAGO – Today, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on the ongoing strike between the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and aggregate producers Lehigh Hanson, Lafarge Holcim and Vulcan Materials.
Hernandez Celebrates Health Care Coverage Expansion for Undocumented Immigrants
CICERO, Ill. — All income-eligible Illinoisans ages 42 and up can enroll in health care coverage regardless of immigration status, thanks to a new policy championed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero. This historic expansion will provide comprehensive, affordable health coverage to approximately 27,000 uninsured low-income immigrants, according to Healthy Illinois.
Walsh to Host Consumer Rights and Common Scams Presentation
SHOREWOOD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is partnering with Troy Township Supervisor Joseph D. Baltz and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s community outreach team to host a seminar on consumer rights and common scams.
Stuart-Backed Law Aims to Inform Police of Conditions Affecting a Driver’s Communication
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will help people with communication disorders interact more safely and effectively with law enforcement, by ensuring officers are aware of a person’s condition during traffic stops.
Rep. Hirschauer Urges Gun Control Following Highland Park Shooting
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement in response to the tragic Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park, Illinois.
Rep. Janet Yang Rohr Issues Statement on Mass Shooting at Highland Park July 4th Parade
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued this statement following the mass shooting at a July 4th parade in Highland Park, Ill.:
Stuart Issues Statement on Highland Park Tragedy
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Following the tragic loss of life in Highland Park, Ill. on July 4, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued the following statement.
Rep. Hernandez to Host Shred Day, Drug Take-Back, Electronics Recycling Event
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is hosting a community shred day, drug take-back and electronics recycling event in partnership with Metropolitan Water Reclamation Commissioner Kimberly du Buclet and Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart.
Kelly Statement on Mass Shooting in Highland Park
CHICAGO – Following the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ill., state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, issued this statement.
Gong-Gershowitz Speaks on Gun Violence Tragedy in Highland Park
GLENVIEW, Ill – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, issued this statement regarding the gun violence tragedy that unfolded in Highland Park:
Gordon-Booth Highlights R3 Investment in Local Organizations, to Host Virtual Press Conference Tuesday on Impact
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria-based non-profits will begin to receive grants as part of the state’s Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program created under cannabis legalization spearheaded by Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
Hoffman Highlights Implementation of Inflation Relief Package for Families
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The start of July marks the effective date of the Illinois Family Relief Plan, an inflation relief package backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, designed to help families with gas, groceries, property taxes and direct relief.
Ford to Join Sunday Rally Outside Cook County Jail Underscoring Need to Reduce Recidivism
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join a “Returning Citizens Independence Day” press conference and rally on Sunday, July 3 at 10 a.m. outside of the Cook County Jail to join advocates, previously incarcerated and reentry organizations to talk about the need to take action to reduce recidivism.
Hoffman and Stuart React to U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works Proposal
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement in response to possible plans from U.S. Steel to sell blast furnaces and significantly reduce the workforce at Granite City Works.
Rep. Manley Reacts to Overturn of Roe v. Wade
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, released the following statement.