Latest Updates:
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.
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.