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Deuter Hosts Satellite Office Hours, Helps Residents Connect with Tollway Services
HINSDALE, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, discussed state issues, shared resources and helped local residents connect with the Illinois Tollway at a satellite office hours event last week at the Hinsdale Public Library.
Harper Responds to halt of SNAP Benefits During Government Shutdown
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits will come to an end Nov. 1 during the ongoing federal government shutdown:
Grasse Celebrates St. Raymond School’s State Championship
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, is celebrating the St. Raymond School’s boys cross country team, who recently won their second consecutive 1A Boys State Championship at the Illinois Elementary School Association’s Cross Country Finals.
Chung Highlights Resources from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is highlighting how community members can seek assistance when applying for financial aid to better afford and access higher education with resources from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). ISAC is holding their annual College Changes Everything Campaign (CCEC), which runs from Labor Day through Thanksgiving.
Rep. Chung Announces Training Opportunities for New Housing Developers
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is pushing for affordable housing growth by encouraging residents working in real estate development or finance to apply for the 2026 Next Gen Capacity Building Initiative. Hosted by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), the program will inform developers about the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) industry, and how to build both their career and affordable
housing.
Hoffman, Secretary of State Highlight State Grants to Combat Carjackings and Vehicle Theft
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Building on efforts to combat carjackings and auto theft, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, welcomed Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to the Metro East this week to announce over $2.6 million in grants to support the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force (MEATTF) and St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department.
Hernandez Backs Resolution Condemning ICE Infringements on Due Process, Racial Profiling, Violent Enforcement Tactics
AURORA, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, put her support behind a resolution condemning infringement on due process and racial profiling that has run rampant in local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Kifowit Measure to Help Officials on Active Duty Participate in Public Meetings Sent to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal spearheaded by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, that would enable public officials who are active service members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard to remotely participate in open meetings has passed the General Assembly and will be sent to the governor for final approval.
Stuart Recognized as One of the Most Effective Legislators in Illinois
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, was recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Illinois by research conducted by Vanderbilt University and the University of Virginia.
Cassidy Receives Legacy Award for Gender-Based Violence Advocacy
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, was presented the 2025 Legacy Award today from The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence for her expansive legislative work supporting gender-based violence survivors and services.
Hirschauer Named Legislative Champion for Karina’s Law
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, was presented the 2025 Legislative Champion Award today from The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence for her work leading the passage of Karina’s Law, which took effect this spring.
Hoffman Joins Governor in Highlighting Metro East Infrastructure Investment, Local Road Projects
FAIRMONT CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker and local officials Tuesday to highlight a new round of Rebuild Illinois infrastructure funding that is going to invest millions in integral road corridor improvements around the Metro East.
Canty Continues to Fight for Vaccine Access, Maternal Health in the Face of Reckless Pseudoscience from HHS Secretary
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.— State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is supporting a resolution condemning Trump administration Secretary of Health and Human Services and fringe agitator, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his resignation; even as Illinois continues to make progress supporting a pro-vaccine, pro-maternal health and a pro-science agenda.
Rep. Mason Addresses Tylenol Misinformation, Reckless Pseudoscience from HHS Secretary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is supporting a resolution condemning Trump administration Secretary of Health and Human Services and fringe agitator, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his ouster; as well as pushing back against the reckless and irresponsible spreading of junk science around Tylenol and pregnancy he has recently pushed.
Lilly Backed Resolutions Condemn Political Violence, Support Due Process, Free Speech Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is speaking out against the violent, corrupt, and illegal actions perpetrated under the Trump Administration, advancing resolutions to condemn efforts that disregard due process, incite political violence, and threaten free speech and a free press.
Gabel Addresses Tylenol Misinformation, Reckless Pseudoscience from HHS Secretary
EVANSTON, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, recently supported a resolution calling for the ouster of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as well as pushing back against the reckless and irresponsible spreading of junk science around Tylenol and pregnancy from him and the Trump Administration.
Delgado Supports Resolution Condemning Trump Administration Funding Freeze of CTA Red Line Train Extension
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, backed a resolution Wednesday condemning the Trump Administration’s funding freeze of the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) planned Red Line Extension, a critical South Side project that would create jobs, support riders and encourage economic growth.
Stuart Files Bill to Prevent Higher Education Institutions from Signing Trump Compact
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During veto session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, filed a bill that would prevent any Illinois institutions of higher education from signing onto President Trump’s manipulative higher education compact.