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Vella Backs Bill Providing Low-Interest Loans to Small Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support local businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation that reestablishes the Small Business Emergency Loan Program, which provides low-interest loans of up to $50,000 to small businesses.
House and Senate Dems Highlight Pro-Law Enforcement Package
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House and Senate Democrats announced a series of proposals Monday aimed at helping law enforcement – including mental health support, pay increases, retention incentives, retirement assistance, day care help and other benefits.
Tarver Passes Bill to Support Business Enterprise Program
CHICAGO, Ill – To further encourage minorities, women and persons with disabilities in business, state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, passed a bill that clarifies and strengthens state compliance with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP).
Yednock Passes Bill to Aid St. Margaret’s Health Care System
Springfield, Ill. – As part of his continued efforts to support local health care systems, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a bill to allow hospitals in contiguous counties to operate under the same license and lower administrative costs.
Ford Resolution Creates Trade School Task Force, Aims to Connect Students with Career Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to spur interest in trade schools that can lead to good-paying career opportunities, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has proposed creating a Task Force on Illinois Trade Schools.
Rep. Hirschauer Protects Reproductive Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her continued support of women’s rights, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed several measures to defend reproductive rights in Illinois.
Gordon-Booth, House Democrats Team up with Senate Democrats to Begin Rollout of Public Safety Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, after thorough engagement with a wide range of stakeholders including law enforcement and victim advocacy groups, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and members of the House Democratic Public Safety Working Group joined their colleagues in the Senate to begin proposing solutions to address public safety issues across the state. Leader Gordon-Booth joined state Sens. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, to propose bills that focus on supporting victims and supporting community involvement in public safety.
Vella Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Illinois State Police, Pledges to Continue to Support Law Enforcement
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting the 100th anniversary of the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the work that they do in conjunction with local law enforcement to keep communities across Illinois safe.
Walker Stands for Women’s Reproductive Health, Backs Resolution Supporting Roe v. Wade
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With women’s reproductive rights under threat in states across the country, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, supported a resolution Thursday in the House that underscores the need to keep and strengthen the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court case.
Rep. Hirschauer, Sen. Villa to Hold Food Drive for St. Andrew Lutheran Church
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To combat the effects of inflation and help residents in need, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, are hosting a food drive to benefit St. Andrew Lutheran Church’s weekly food distributions in partnership with the People’s Resource Center.
DeLuca Passes Southland Reactivation Act Out of House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, led passage Wednesday of a plan to create jobs, lower property taxes and incentivize local commercial and industrial redevelopment in the south suburbs with the Southland Reactivation Act.
Smith Demands Action for Underserved Triple Negative Breast Cancer Patients, Passes House Resolution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, recognized Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Month on Thursday, emphasizing its imbalanced impact on communities of color and calling for further action to support underserved patient populations.
West Proposal to Help College Students Access Assistance Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public universities and community colleges would have easy access to an on-campus benefits navigator beyond tuition aid under a plan passed by state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford
Manley Passes Bill to Require Display of Discounted Prices
JOLIET, Ill. — As part of her efforts to protect and inform consumers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, passed a bill to require supermarkets to show the discounted price of an item at the time of sale.
Walsh Announces Educational Programming Series with Troy Township
SHOREWOOD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to increase community engagement and provide important information to his district, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is partnering with Troy Township Supervisor Joseph Baltz to provide educational programming to area residents.
House Democratic Committee Chairs Emphasize Need for Strong Investment in College Mental Health Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As budget discussions continue and the General Assembly nears adjournment, the chairs for the House Higher Education, Appropriations-Higher Education and Mental Health and Addiction Committees are encouraging their colleagues to support increased...
Kelly Passes Bill to Suspend Driving Privileges of Dangerous Motorists
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his continued efforts to promote public safety, state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, passed a bill to empower the Secretary of State’s office to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of individuals who commit certain offenses. This is Rep. Kelly’s first bill passed during his tenure as a state representative.
Vella-Supported Proposal would Reduce Eligible Seniors’ Vehicle Registrations to $10
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, wants to see vehicle registration costs reduced to $10 for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities.