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Saturday: LaPointe and Martwick Host Environmental Fest, Highlighting Local Initiatives
CHICAGO – Celebrating the kick-off of April’s Earth Month, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) will host “EnviroFest” in collaboration with state Sen. Rob Martwick (D-Chicago) and her office’s Environmental Advisory Council. The environmental fair highlights...
Delgado Advances Bill Offering Relief from High Student Loan Interest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is empowering student loan borrowers to reduce interest payments by consolidating loans. Delgado's legislation passed out of House committees last week, heading to the House Floor for debate. “Student...
Lisa Hernandez Calls for Humanitarian Release of Local ICE Detainee to Donate a Kidney to his Sick Brother
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement calling on federal immigration enforcement officials to release Jose Gregorio Gonzalez on humanitarian parole to donate his kidney and save his brother Alfredo's life: ...
Press Conference Monday: Ford, Higher Education Leaders Sound Alarm on Threats to Federal Funding for Colleges and Universities
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join representatives from state universities and higher education organizations Monday to oppose potential federal cuts and reaffirm the state’s commitment to creating diverse opportunities across higher...
Hirschauer Pushes Expanded Emergency Preparedness for Teachers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is continuing her efforts to make classrooms safer, advancing a new bill to ensure more teachers are prepared to prioritize student safety in an emergency situation. “My work in Springfield is rooted in the...
Avelar Advances Bill Protecting Children from Improper Eviction Cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to protect young people from the abusive practice of landlords dragging children into eviction cases. Avelar advanced legislation stopping landlords from suing children along with their...
Hirschauer Advances Language Access Bill for Renters Through Housing Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking steps to eliminate language barriers in housing and rental agreements for non-English speakers, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, advanced ameasure aimed at expanding online resources by requiring housing authorities to provide sample...
Hoffman Seeks Public Interest Protections with Utility Workforce Changes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Public utilities seeking significant labor force reductions would need to justify their decision and ensure public services are not adversely impacted under a measure being advanced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “Large workforce shifts can...
Davis Passes Bill Training 911 Operators to Provide Lifesaving Telehealth CPR
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — 911 operators will be prepared to provide potentially lifesaving care over the phone due to a measure passed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, training emergencydispatchers to give tele-CPR instruction over the phone. “911 operators are the...
Ammons Expands Pathway for Hair Braiding Professionals, Boots Licensing Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Easing financial burdens for professional hair braiders, legislation introduced by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, successfully passed out of the House, making professional hair-braiding a more accessible career path for Illinois residents by...
Crawford Discusses Legislative Priorities, Commitment to Local Families in District Town Hall
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, will join State Sen. Willie Preston at his town hall to discuss his legislative priorities and how he's fighting for his community in Springfield on Sat., Mar. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at Greater Grand Crossing...
Briel Invites Young Adults to Emerging Professionals Council Kick-Off
OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging young adults around her district to become involved in shaping the future of Northwest Illinois communities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host a kick-off of the Emerging Professionals Council at her Ottawa district office...
Benton Advances Pair of Bills Focused on Access to Childcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is working to make childcare more accessible and affordable by advancing a pair of bills bringing more early childhood educators into the classroom and improving access to care for military families. “The...
Manley Bills Advance to House Floor, Targeting Improvements in Health and Long-Term Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Prioritizing thorough healthcare safety for both patients and providers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, advanced bills targeting crucial gaps in care to the House floor for consideration. “These bills reflect what I’m hearing from real...
Hoffman Advances Consumer Protection Measure, Targets Deceptive Home Warranty Schemes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal recently advanced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, would stop companies from sending misleading mail encouraging homeowners to extend an “expiring” home warranty when the homeowner actually has no warranty or business relationship...
LaPointe Advances Bills to House Floor Targeting Gaps: First Responder Families, Homelessness, and Mental Health
Harper Fights for Transparency and Safety in the Hair Care Industry
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to ensure trips to the barbershop or beauty salon are safe by advancing bills out of key committees that discourage the use of harmful chemicals in hair products and encourage transparency in the hair care industry.
Harper Advances Agenda Focused on Uplifting the Agriculture Sector in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is furthering her commitment to enhance local food infrastructure, put an end to food deserts, and protect farmers across Illinois by advancing several bills out of crucial legislative committees that will pave the way for a cleaner, healthier, and sustainable future for all Illinoisans as Chair of the House Agriculture & Conservation Committee.