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Olickal-Backed Privacy Bill Expands Protections for Older Adults
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, is working to strengthen the privacy of confidential information for older adults with a new law that will restrict the release of sensitive records to the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) Ombudsman.
Se Confirmó una Medida de la Rep. Morris que Provee Prótesis de Pelo para Pacientes
CHICAGO – Debajo de una nueva ley por la Rep. estatal Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, pacientes con cáncer, alopecia, o una condición que resulta en la pérdida del pelo tendrían derecho a una peluca o prótesis de pelo anualmente.
Scherer Measure Brings Reforms to Teacher Content Tests, Addresses Teacher Shortage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to put more teachers in schools with a new law tailoring licensing exams to the topics addressed in elementary classrooms.
Gill Plan to Secure Marriage and Couple’s Counseling for First Responders Signed into Law
CHICAGO – A proposal recently signed into law from state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, will ensure that health insurance plans for police and firefighters include coverage for marriage and couple’s counseling.
Manley Highlights Free Chicago Attraction Passes in Recognition of August as National Family Fun Month
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is helping residents celebrate National Family Fun Month by encouraging making free museum passes available through her constituent service office.
Yang Rohr Shows Support for Community Heroes at 3rd Annual ‘Heroes & Helicopters Community Showcase’
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr and state Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, are inviting local parents and children to learn more about how police, firefighters and many more serve and keep our community safe at their third annual “Heroes & Helicopters Community Showcase.” The event will feature interactive, family-friendly demonstrations of emergency responder equipment, including two medical helicopter landings. Yang Rohr and Ellman will host over two dozen local organizations on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frontier Sports Complex at 3380 Cedar Glade Rd. in Naperville.
Buckner to Hold Back-to-School Event to Provide Free Resources to Local Families
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is partnering with Near North Health, a leading provider of managed care services in Illinois, to host a back-to-school event to provide local families with free resources before the school year starts. The event will be held at Ellis Park, on 3520 South Cottage Grove in Chicago on Tuesday, August 13, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. State Rep. Kimberly du Buclet, D-Chicago; Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry; state Sen. Robert Peters; and Municipal Water Reclamation District Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis are co-hosting.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Secretary of State Library Grants in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing a new round of grants from the Secretary of State’s office that will support local libraries, including the Aurora Public Library District and the Messenger Public Library of North Aurora.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Backs Measure to Cut Costs, Eliminate State Grocery Tax
AURORA, Ill. — A measure eliminating the state grocery tax and cutting costs on essential purchases that was backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was signed into law on Monday.
Thursday: Hoffman to Visit Cambridge House, Highlight Personal Needs Allowance Increase
SWANSEA, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will join state Sen. Christopher Belt, D- Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, in a visit to Cambridge House of Swansea Thursday at 2 p.m. to highlight legislative efforts to support older adults – including an increase in the monthly personal needs allowance for qualifying supportive living facility residents from $90 to $120 per month.
Mason Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace
GURNEE, Ill. – A new measure backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law recently.
Jiménez Expands Flood, Natural Disaster Assistance to Eligible Homeowners under New Law
CHICAGO – Following record storms and flood damage affecting families in her community, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, made it easier for homeowners to access low-interest loans to address and prevent damage from flooding and other natural disasters.
Canty Backs Measure to Cut Costs, Eliminate State Grocery Tax
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure eliminating the state grocery tax and cutting costs on essential purchases that was backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, was signed into law on Monday.
Jiménez Celebrates Legislation Expanding Support for Homeless Students
CHICAGO IL.– State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is creating more transparent reporting and support for Illinois’ homeless children population under a new law, continuing her efforts to address the housing crisis in our state.
Harper-Sponsored Food Infrastructure Bill Becomes Law
CHICAGO IL.— State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating the signing of her bill to increase access to fresh foods in underserved areas. provide grants to businesses that function as local parts of Illinois’ food distribution network.
State Representative Stephanie Kifowit Elected Vice President of NCSL Women’s Legislative Network
Aurora, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been elected Vice President of the Executive Board of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Women’s Legislative Network.
Gill Measure to Help Stolen Vehicle Crime Victims Signed into Law
CHICAGO – A recently signed law spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, will help stolen vehicle crime victims by eliminating government towing fees and expanding the ability for the victim to recover their personal belongings.
Gordon-Booth-backed IVF Access Bill Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents in Illinois will have greater access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) after a measure backed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, was signed into law Friday removing insurance caps that can limit necessary rounds of treatment.