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State Rep. Stuart Salutes Hero Collinsville Firefighters
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – State Representative Katie Stuart, R-Edwardsville, saluted members of the Collinsville Fire Department who have received awards for bravery and heroism in the line of duty during 2021. The Collinsville Fire Department is receiving the Unit Citation (Group) award, and Firefighter/Paramedic Colin Fuhrmann is receiving the Medal of Valor.
Rep. Manley Highlights Lightways Grant, Rebranding
JOLIET, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently visited Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care to celebrate the organization’s $250,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Hoffman-Supported Efforts to Address Teacher Shortage Issues Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of measures backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Wednesday aimed at addressing teacher shortage issues by lowering licensing fees, removing bureaucratic hurdles for substitute teachers and increasing opportunities for students pursuing a career in education.
Hoffman Highlights Opening of ISP FOID Kiosk in Metro East
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging local gun owners to check out the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) newly opened Metro East Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Kiosk designed to help Illinois residents apply for and update their FOID and Concealed Carry License (CCL) with one-on-one assistance.
Rep. Hirschauer Defends Reproductive Health Rights in Light of Potential Overturning of Roe v. Wade
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Following media reports of leaked documents indicating the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade may be overturned, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement:
Gordon-Booth Responds to Potential Overturn of Roe v. Wade
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, released the following statement after reports that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade:
State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray Condemns Draft SCOTUS Decision on Roe
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Representative Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, today condemned the leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision which, if it reflects the Court’s ultimate decision, will abolish the 50-year-old landmark case, Roe v. Wade, which guarantees the right to reproductive freedom.
Kifowit Responds to Reported Overturn of Roe v. Wade
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement after learning of reports that Roe v. Wade is set to be overturned by the Supreme Court:
Walker Statement on Reported Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued this statement following media reports regarding a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade:
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Possible Overturning of Roe v. Wade
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, issued the following statement in response to the leak of documents indicating the landmark reproductive rights Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, is being overturned:
Ford Reacts to Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade News
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, released the following statement after learning of reports that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade:
State Rep. Stuart Highlights State Funding Adjustments for Area Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is raising awareness after the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found and corrected a coding error in the funding formula it uses to calculate state funding levels for local schools. The error, which is now being corrected, caused schools and school districts throughout Illinois to be underpaid by the state.
Vella-Supported Plan Would Increase Child Care Opportunities for Third Shift Workers and Off-Hours First Responders
ROCKFORD, Ill. – A measure backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, which is currently on the governor’s desk, would make the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) responsible for designing an off-hours child care program to meet the needs of first responders and other third shift workers.
Teacher Bills Co-Sponsored by State Rep. Katie Stuart Become Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Two bills sponsored by State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to address Illinois’ ongoing teacher shortage have now become law. HB 5472 removes barriers that prevented retired teachers from serving as substitute teachers without jeopardizing their retirement benefits; and SB 3907 extends the number of consecutive days that a substitute teacher can work from five to fifteen. The two bills were signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker on April 22 and April 27, respectively.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Breast Pump Parity Law, Advances Reproductive Rights in Illinois
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing to spearhead progress for reproductive rights in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently had her measure to make breast pumps more affordable made law by Gov. Pritzker as part of a tax relief package to combat the effects of inflation hitting Illinois families.
Gong-Gershowitz Measure to Promote Ethical Housing Applications Process Signed into Law
GLENVIEW, Ill. – In her roles as Chair of the House Immigration and Human Rights Committee as well as a champion for housing rights, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, passed House Bill 4605, which secures the right to a jury trial for people unfairly discriminated against while seeking a place to live.
Walker Backs Plan to Prohibit Untraceable “Ghost Guns”
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The sale and possession of un-serialized “ghost guns” would be banned under a plan backed this month by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights.
Rep. Hernandez to Host Día de Los Niños Celebration
CICERO, Ill. — To honor children and promote children’s literacy, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is hosting a Día de Los Niños (Children’s Day) Celebration on Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at her district office located at 6117 Cermak Rd. in Cicero.