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Faver Dias Invites Residents to Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is partnering with the University Center of Lake County, the Lake County Health Department, and the Lake County Regional Office of Education to host a Mental Health First Aid training. This program trains adults to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders in young people.
Canty Mourns Loss of Buffalo Grove High School Students
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Upon learning of a tragic car accident that took the lives of four Buffalo Grove High School students, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, released the following statement:
Yednock Leads Push Toward Nuclear Power Plant Construction
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois could see the construction of the first new nuclear power plants since 1988 under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa.
Ford Backs Effort to Expand Punitive Damages to Include Wrongful Death Cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, backed a plan Tuesday that would enable punitive damages in cases of wrongful death actions, expanding current law and helping families receive the justice they deserve.
Gill Passes Plan to Ensure Insurance Coverage for Lymphedema Treatment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal passed recently by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, would require insurance to cover medically necessary compression sleeves needed to mitigate or prevent lymphedema – a condition most commonly associated with breast cancer treatment.
Kelly Hails Passage of Fire Department Promotion Reform Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is hailing the recent passage of a bill that promises to overhaul the outdated and sluggish promotion system long in place within the Chicago Fire Department.
Rep. Mason Passes Measure to Cap Cost of Twin-Pack EpiPens at $60
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, spearheaded a measure to make healthcare more affordable by capping insured people’s costs of twin-packs of epinephrine injectors at $60. That measure recently passed the House and Senate unanimously and is advancing to Gov. Pritzker’s desk for signature.
Scherer Welcomes Maroa-Forsyth Grade School Students to the Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, greeted a group of elementary school students from Decatur’s Maroa-Forsyth Grade School with a warm Springfield welcome and an educational tour of the Capitol.
Delgado Passes Bill to Increase Safeguards Against E-Verify System Abuses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Employees required to use the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) E-Verify work authorization system will now have more opportunities to correct documentation errors under a new law passed by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago.
Canty Fights for Arlington Heights, Neighboring Communities During Bears Move
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, released the following statement:
Hoffman Works to Improve Commercial Driver Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of efforts to improve roadway safety with commercial vehicles, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, teamed up with the Secretary of State to pass a plan to update commercial driving restrictions due to drug and alcohol failures, encourage safer procedures around railroad crossings and extend the validity of commercial learner’s permits (CLP).
Hirschauer Passes Bill to Reduce Gun Violence, Protect Illinois Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed a bill out of the Illinois House of Representatives Friday to further prevent gun violence and protect Illinois communities, particularly survivors of domestic abuse.
Huynh-Backed Legislation to Reduce Traffic Fatalities Passes Out of the House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Hoan Huynh, D-Chicago, is working to reduce traffic fatalities by passing a new measure to review and reform state road rules with an eye toward safety.
Rep. Rashid Passes Measure to Expand Planning for Affordable Housing
BERWYN, IL. – To help tackle the persistent and growing housing crisis, State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) passed legislation to improve planning for affordable housing in Illinois.
Rep. Syed Passes License to Read Act, Empowers Local Libraries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, recently passed a measure to give the Secretary of State the power to negotiate with publishers of e-books and audiobooks on behalf of all Illinois libraries.
Canty, Pacione-Zayas Pass Bill to Increase Salary Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Prospective employees may soon have access to increased salary transparency from potential employers, thanks to a new measure led by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty (D-Arlington Heights) and state Sen. Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago).
Rep. Rashid Bill to Promote Dual Language Programs Passes Both Chambers, Heads to Governor’s Desk
BERWYN, Ill. – Legislation to ensure the state of Illinois develops a blueprint to expand high-quality dual language programs in our public schools passed the Illinois Senate last week and now heads to Governor Pritzker’s desk. HB 3822, introduced by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), passed the Illinois House of Representatives in March.
Benton Voices Support for Volunteer Firefighter Tax Credit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is joining legislative colleagues in voicing support for a recent push to include tax credits for volunteer firefighters in the FY2024 Illinois Budget. The effort gained increased urgency following the deadly, 72-car pile up on Interstate 55 near Farmersville, IL, south of Springfield, which occurred on May 1 after a dust storm cut visibility to near zero, resulting in 7 deaths and over 30 injuries.