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Rep. Sharon Chung Passes Measure to Require Health Insurance to Cover Hearing Aids for All Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – All Illinois health insurance plans would cover medically-necessary hearing aids under a measure introduced by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, which advanced to the state Senate last week.
Hirschauer Highlighting Nearly $60 Million in Grants for Recreation Projects Throughout Illinois
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is excited to announce that the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Village of South Elgin, and Batavia Park District will be included in the $60 million state grant for parks districts and recreational departments in Illinois.
Guerrero-Cuellar Expands ISP Eligibility
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, moved to improve eligibility for the Illinois State Police (ISP) and its college degree requirements under a new law passed in the House last week.
Rep. Rashid Bill to Promote Dual Language Programs, Enhance Bilingual Proficiency Passes IL House
BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation filed by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that will ensure the state of Illinois develops a blueprint to expand high-quality dual language programs in our public schools.
Ford Event Tomorrow at Malcolm X College to Highlight Opioid Overdose Crisis and Upcoming Medicaid Redetermination
CHICAGO – As part of continuing efforts to combat the challenges posed by the opioid epidemic, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is partnering with state and local organizations to build Medicaid redetermination awareness, provide Narcan training, and offer other resources at an event scheduled for Friday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to noon at Malcolm X College’s Auditorium, located at 1900 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago.
Avelar Hails Grant Funding to Benefit Uninsured Illinoisans
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is celebrating a $4.5 million grant to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC). The grant money was passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last year.
Nichols, Hernandez, Ford to Hold Press Conference Introducing New Procurement Subcommittee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, will be joined by House colleagues La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago and Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, at a press conference in the State Capitol Blue Room at 11:30am on Thursday, March 30 to discuss the new Higher Education—Procurement Subcommittee, of which Nichols has been appointed Chairman.
Nichols Helps Pass Bill to Guarantee Full-Day Kindergarten
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – All students would be able to receive quality early childhood education under full-day kindergarten legislation that state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass this week.
Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.
Wednesday Blue Room Press Conference: Ford to Focus on Efforts to Make School Reading Assignments More Diverse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tomorrow at a 10 a.m. Blue Room press conference at the Capitol, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will highlight efforts to update school curriculum and require that students in kindergarten through 12th grade be exposed to literature and books of diverse peoples, cultures and backgrounds.
State Rep. Rashid’s Bill to Regulate ChatGPT-type Software Passes House
BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation on March 22nd that will create a task force to study generative artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing software such as ChatGPT and Bard. HB 3563, which was introduced by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), passed the House 109-0.
Benton Works to Waive Exam, License Fees for Military Members, Spouses
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is helping military families work in Illinois by passing a bipartisan bill to cut professional license fees for service members and their spouses.
Hernandez Advances Measure to Reform State’s Main Child Welfare Agency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Responding to widespread recognition that Illinois’ child welfare system is under increased strain, state Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, passed new legislation clarifying the mission of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to place children in stable family arrangements.
Law Proposed By Benton Advocates for Shelter Animals and Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Returning service members would be united with shelter pets under a new bill recently passed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield.
Stava-Murray Passes Bill to Promote Equity in Rent Payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tenants would have more payment options under a bill passed last week by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, prohibiting landlords from requiring electronic payment.
Canty-Led Bill to Expand Access to Full-Day Kindergarten Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Schools across Illinois would offer full-day kindergarten within the next four years thanks to a bill passed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights.
Manley-Led Bill to Support Hospice Care Centers Passed by House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Hospice facilities across Illinois will be able to expand the amount of beds and care they provide thanks to a bill passed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet.
Ford to Visit Stateville Correctional Center Sunday, Continue Push to Restore Voting Rights for Incarcerated
CREST HILL, Ill. – As part of continued efforts to reinstate incarcerated individuals’ right to vote, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join advocates this Sunday, March 26 at 10 a.m. for a press conference and tour at the Stateville Correctional Center, located at 16830-IL 53 in Crest Hill.