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Ness Hosts Girl Scouts at Capitol for Mock Debate on House Floor
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, hosted the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern Illinois at the Capitol for a mock debate on the House Floor on behalf of the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL). As Co-Chair of COWL, Rep. Ness hosted the annual mock debate alongside state Senator Erica Harris. About 50 girl scouts participated in the mock debate and received a badge for their participation.
Hanson Joins Colleagues in Rebuking Hateful Rhetoric During Trump Official Visit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Alongside legislative colleagues and advocates, State Rep. Matt Hanson rallied outside the State Capitol Wednesday in opposition to Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem as she used a stop in Springfield as an opportunity to criticize Illinois residents and push the extreme and unconstitutional agenda of Trump’s administration.
Jiménez-Backed Law Increasing State Support for More Affordable Housing Solutions Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the Housing Committee on Wednesday that would support community land trusts in their efforts to create lasting affordable housing amid rising mortgage and rental costs.
Lisa Hernandez Honors Friend & Colleague the Late State Rep. Cynthia Soto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, honored the late Cynthia Soto on the House Floor on Latino Unity Day on Thursday. Soto was the first Latina elected state representative from Chicago’s Near Northwest Side and a founding member of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus.
Ammons Responds to DHS Secretary Noem’s Press Conference
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement in response to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Springfield press conference Wednesday morning:
Crawford Measure Studying Effects of COVID-19 on Chronic Absenteeism Heads to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House Education Policy Committee on Wednesday to help educators and policymakers better address the causes of chronic absenteeism among k-12 students. The measure now heads to the House Floor for consideration.
Harper to Hold 3rd Annual Illinois Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will put a spotlight on ways allies across the state can come together in fighting to address issues of equity in relation to food, farming, cannabis, funding and more at the Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Illinois State Capital Building.
Buckner Takes the Lead on Law Enforcement Hiring Reform in Response to 2024 Murder of Sonya Massey
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is leading the House efforts to reform law enforcement hiring practices in response to the 2024 murder of Sangamon County-resident Sonya Massey. “Last year, Sonya Massey lost her life because our process for hiring law...
Stuart Issues Statement in Response to State AG Suit Against Nuisance Landfill Operators
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued the following statement following reports that the Environmental Bureau of the office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a complaint against the operators of the Roxana Landfill,...
Canty to Hold Community Mental Health Fair, Promote Awareness of Vital Mental Health Resources
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Joining with state Rep. Nicole Grasse and Cook County Commissioners Scott Britton and Maggie Trevor, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is holding a Community Mental Health Fair on Sunday, May 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the...
Gill Highlights Latest Round of Local School Library Grants
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new round of state funding to assist local school libraries in their operation and in purchasing new books, periodicals, e-books, audiobooks and other learning resources. “School libraries play a significant...
Hoffman Kicks Off Mother’s Day Donation Drive, Asks for Supplies to Help New Mothers in Need
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is asking local residents to help mothers in need this month by donating diapers, baby wipes and other helpful items during his Mother’s Day Donation Drive. “As we celebrate and recognize mothers this month, we...
Blue Room Press Conference: Huynh, Kifowit, Swanson, Rosenthal Honor the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Hoan Huynh, D-Chicago, is joining forces with state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, state Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, R-Morrisonville, and veteran groups from across the state to commemorate the 50th...
Hernandez Passes Trio of Bills Aimed at Boosting Specialist Healthcare Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is taking aim at factors which contribute to shortages of specialist healthcare providers by passing three bills aimed at updating requirements and removing roadblocks that currently often lead to many...
DuBuclet to Hold Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee Hearing about the Film and Entertainment Industry in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, will put a spotlight on ways the Illinois film and entertainment industry can continue to be a force following a great year for film production in Illinois in 2024 at a hearing for the Museum, Arts, Culture, and...
Gordon-Booth to Host Mother’s Day Senior Brunch May 3
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will celebrate and recognize local moms at her annual Mother’s Day Senior Brunch on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Childers Banquet Hall, located at 3113 N. Dries Ln. in Peoria. Public reservations for...
Gill Effort Expands Awareness of Lifesaving Silver Alerts with Developmental Disability Community
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure being led by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, would expand the ability for the Illinois State Police (ISP) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to develop awareness of their Endangered Missing Person Advisory system by better...
Blue Room Press Conference: Huynh, Kifowit, Swanson and Veteran Groups Honor the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Hoan Huynh, D-Chicago, will join veterans from across the state to commemorate and reflect on the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and end of the Vietnam War during a press conference in the Blue Room at 9:30 a.m. on April 30,...