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Morris Backs Transit Package to Make Transportation More Reliable and Accessible
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, supported legislation to make transportation systems across Illinois more accessible and coordinated, a move that will assist riders, improve infrastructure for the community and boost the economy.
Crawford-Backed Medical Debt Relief Plan Has Erased $400 Million in Old Bills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A medical debt relief plan backed by state Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, has now erased over $400 million in medical debt in old bills, providing significant financial relief to Illinoisans and expanding healthcare access and affordability.
Vella Backed Legislation to Invest in Safer, More Reliable Transit
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed new legislation that will deliver over $1.5 million in annual funding to strengthen Northern Illinois transit systems and protect essential services for riders across the region.
Hoffman Meets with Librarians, Highlights New State Support for Local Libraries
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Last week state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, spoke at the Illinois Library Association’s Metro East Library Legislative Meetup where he highlighted a change in the state’s Library Equalization Aid Grant that will deliver additional resources to local libraries.
Crawford Advocates for Vaccinations Amidst Release of False Information from CDC
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, reasserted his dedication to vaccinations, evidence-based facts, and respect for individuals with developmental differences, while pushing back against the Trump Administration and the Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s reckless spreading of junk science after the CDC added baseless information linking vaccines and autism to their website.
Manley Highlights State’s Financial Progress and Responsibility With New Credit Upgrade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois has reached its 10th credit rating upgrade since 2021, and with the 2026 budget set to increase fiscal progress, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, proudly remains committed to fiscal transparency and responsibility.
Deuter to Host Winter Open House Dec. 3, Invites Public to Festive Event
WESTMONT, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is partnering with state Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton, D-Western Springs, and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s staff to welcome residents to their Winter Open House, a casual holiday gathering scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at their district office located at 1 S. Cass Ave., Suite 104 in Westmont.
Monday: Gordon-Booth to Join Friendship House in Highlighting $300k Investment for After-school Programs, Pathway to YOUR Future Initiative
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will lead a press conference this Monday, Nov. 24 at 10 a.m. to highlight new state support for Friendship House’s after-school programs and Pathway to YOUR Future, an initiative to help high school students develop life skills and access job
training opportunities.
State Representative Faver Dias & State Senator Edly-Allen Launch Community Toy Drive to Bring Joy to Children in Need
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is working with State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to host a community toy drive intended to bring joy to children who may have been overlooked, particularly over the past year.
Manley Backs Bills to Cut Costs, Uplift Seniors on Fixed Income
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As more and more Illinoisans face rising energy costs and strapped budgets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a series of bills during the last week of fall session aimed to alleviate egregious utility bill costs and expand a property tax relief program for older adults on fixed incomes.
Lilly-Supported Legislation Expands Property Tax Break for Seniors on Fixed Incomes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, worked to expand property tax benefits for seniors on fixed incomes to support their financial stability and help them age with dignity.
Andrade Passes ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, delivered transformational “clean slate” justice reforms, bringing together reformers, law enforcement, and business leaders to expand opportunity for employment, housing, and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Chung Backs Energy Expansion Package to Lower Utility Bills, Cut the Cost of Living
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, continued her effort to cut costs for working families by making smart investments in clean energy technology that will lower power bills in the long-term and create thousands of new good-paying jobs.
Jones Champions Legislation to Encourage Transparency Between Public Agencies
State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, championed legislation aimed at promoting transparency when state payments are reduced in order to pay debts owed to municipalities or public agencies.
Lisa Hernandez Lauds Expanded Funding to Local Libraries
Thanks to a new funding formula passed by the General Assembly, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is proud to announce that Cicero Public Library will receive almost $100,000 in new state funds through Library Equalization Aid Grants to help cover costs related to equipment upgrades, new materials and community programming.
TOMORROW: Hirschauer Hosts Property Tax Appeal Workshop
As reassessment notices start to roll out for residents in Cook County’s suburbs, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, will join Hanover Township, the Cook County Assessor’s Office and other elected officials to host a Property Tax Appeals Workshop this Thursday, November 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Faver Dias Backs Efforts to Reduce Home Energy Costs
State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, passed comprehensive legislation to ease rising energy costs for Illinois families, and reduce home energy bills both now and in the future.
Buckner Highlights Rollout of New Digital License and State ID Option
CHICAGO – Following his successful fight to deliver mobile identification options to Illinoisans, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is announcing that legislation he spearheaded will now enable residents to store their drivers’ licenses and state IDs on their phones using Apple Wallet.