Latest Updates:
Andrade to Serve as Chair of House Transportation Committee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, will emphasize electric and autonomous vehicle legislation and help new Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias realize his vision for the office as chair of the House Transportation: Vehicle Safety Committee.
Hoffman and Stuart Applaud Release of Local Transit Funding
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Today the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced the release of funding for projects for the St. Clair County Transit District and Madison County Transit under the Rebuild Illinois capital program supported by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.
Rep. Mason Named Chair of House Childcare Accessibility and Early Childhood Education Committee, Leads the Fight for Affordable Access to Childcare and Quality Education
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will prioritize safe, affordable early childhood education and day care as Chairperson of the House Childcare Accessibility and Early Childhood Education Committee.
Hirschauer Passes Bill Requiring Five Days of Paid Time Off For Employees
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — Every employee of Illinois will be guaranteed at least five days of paid leave for personal every year use under legislation passed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia
Williams to Lead Prescription Drug Affordability Committee
CHICAGO — State Rep. Jawaharial “Omar” Williams, D-Chicago, will continue to advocate for greater access to affordable prescription drugs as chair of the Prescription Drug Affordability committee.
Rep. Kevin Olickal Seeks Community Input on Lawmaking Priorities
CHICAGO — State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, is inviting residents to share their ideas and opinions as he crafts his legislative agenda for the 103rd General Assembly.
Rep. Ness Joins Rep. Moeller to Honor Health Care Community with Valentine’s Card Drive
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is joining with state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, to honor the heroic contributions of health care professionals with a Valentine’s Day card drive.
Rep. Mayfield Reappointed Chairperson of House Appropriations-Public Safety Committee
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will continue to take a leading role in facilitating public safety efforts across Illinois after being reappointed to lead the Appropriations-Public Safety Committee in the Illinois House of Representatives for the newly-begun 103rd General Assembly.
Rep. Rita Promoted to Leadership, Reappointed Chair of House Executive Committee
BLUE ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, will continue his effort to invest in local communities, deliver for working families, and make neighborhoods safer both as chair of the House Executive Committee, and now as Deputy House Majority Leader during the new legislative session.
In Wake of Amazon Tragedy, Stuart and Hoffman Work to Create Warehouse Safety Standards Task Force
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Following a deadly structural collapse at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville during a tornado, an initiative led by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will create a Warehouse Safety Standards Task Force aimed at developing recommendations to make similar workplaces safer moving forward.
Gonzalez Servirá Cómo Presidente Del Comité De Equidad Y Oportunidad Económica
CHICAGO – Rep. Estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, trabajará para ayudar a familias de bajos ingresos y comunidades marginalizadas a nivel local y en todo de Illinois cómo el Presidente del Comité de Equidad y Oportunidad Económica.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Free Healthcare Enrollment and COVID Booster Event
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is holding an event for Aurorans to learn about recent expansions of Medicaid in Illinois, including immigrants ages 42 and up, regardless of their immigration status.
Ford to Again Lead House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, Wants to Maintain Historic Investments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will continue to chair the House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, which last year advocated for $2.9 billion in state funding toward higher education.
Canty Welcomes Community to Attend District Office Grand Opening
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — To help build community and connect residents to state services, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting an open house Jan. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at her district office at 12 E Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights.
Scherer to Address Teacher Shortage as Chairwoman of Education Administration and Licensing Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will keep pursuing the fight for sensible licensing requirements and help put good teachers in the classroom in her position as chairwoman of the Elementary and Secondary Education for Administration, Licensing and Charter Schools Committee.
Davis to Prioritize Equity, Opportunity as Chair of Key Education Funding Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will continue his effort to increase equity in public school funding across the state, as chair of the House Appropriations Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education.
Gonzalez to Serve as Chair of Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, will work to lift up low-income and minority families locally and across Illinois as chairperson of the Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee.
Gong-Gershowitz Named Chair of House Judiciary-Civil Committee, Works to Uphold Access to Civil Justice for All Illinoisans
GLENVIEW, Ill. – In recognition of her work fighting for civil justice for all Illinoisans, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, was recently selected to chair the House Judiciary-Civil Committee for the 103rd General Assembly. This is her second consecutive term leading that committee.