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Vella Visits Women-owned Businesses, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of efforts to recognize Women’s History Month, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is meeting with women entrepreneurs and encouraging residents to shop local and support women-owned businesses in the Rockford region.
House of Representatives to Welcome Guests Back to Chamber after Two Years of a Global Pandemic
Springfield, IL – Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is delighted to welcome back guests to the House of Representatives two years after a global health pandemic forced the chamber to institute health and safety mitigations.
Harper Passes Legislation to Support Apprentices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To encourage and support work-based learning, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that would create a pilot program to provide support services to individuals in apprenticeship programs.
Harper Passes Legislation to Boost Youth Civic Engagement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To encourage civic engagement among young people, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that provides an excused absence for middle and high school students to engage in a civic event.
Manley Supports Legislation to Expand Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training to Emergency Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure quality care for the growing number of seniors and individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, co-sponsored a bill that would require first responders, such as paramedics and EMTs, to complete at least one hour of training on the diagnosis, treatment and care of individuals with cognitive impairments.
Ford and Jacobs Team Up on Bipartisan Effort to Stop Catalytic Converter Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Alarmed by the rise of catalytic converter thefts around Illinois, State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Dr. Paul Jacobs, R-Pomona, have advanced legislation that will make it difficult for thieves to sell stolen parts for cash at scrap metal recyclers without creating a paper trail that can prevent the crime in the first place.
Harper Passes Legislation to Back Minority Farmers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To further support minority farmers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed legislation that would create a group to propose solutions to the adversities faced by minority farmers.
Hoffman Reacts to Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Encourages State Divestment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, introduced a resolution condemning the invasion and issued the following statement:
Yang Rohr Continues to Push for “Stop Sign as Yield” Measure, Improve Public Safety
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is continuing to work to make Illinois more accommodating to bicycles while implementing public safety measures.
Harper Passes Legislation to Invest in Communities of Color
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, passed a bill that would allow the State Treasurer’s office to use investment earnings to guarantee small business and consumer loans in communities of color and low income communities.
Hernandez to Host Free COVID-19 Vaccine and Booster Event
CICERO, Ill. – In partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will host a free COVID-19 booster and vaccination event on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to noon at Hernandez’s district office located at 6117 W. Cermak Rd. in Cicero.
Kelly-Backed Plan to End Surprise Health Care Billing Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An effort supported by state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, to protect consumers from surprise out-of-network medical bills passed the House Thursday with bipartisan support.
Hirschauer Reacts to Madigan Indictment, Emphasizes Need for Strong Ethics and Accountability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After this week’s indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement:
Ford to Host Virtual Cannabis License Town Hall Saturday Morning
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is inviting lawyers, lawmakers, business owners and the general public for a virtual town hall discussion Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. on cannabis licensing in Illinois.
Mason Responds to Madigan Indictment, Underscores Need for Stronger Ethics in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After this week’s indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Passes Legislation Providing Health Assistance to Expectant Parents, Prenatal Vitamins
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently passed legislation to cut the costs of prescribed prenatal vitamins for expectant mothers by including them in individual and group health insurance policies.
Ammons Fighting for Equitable Job Opportunities, Passes Economic Equality Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her campaign for economic equality in Illinois, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, recently passed legislation to prevent the state from regulating markets in ways which dampen equitable business opportunities.
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Madigan Indictment: “No One is Above the Law”
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, responded to the news that former House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted following a wide-ranging investigation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Attorney’s Office: