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Governor Signs Delgado’s Expansion of Opportunities for Minority and Women Owned Businesses into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado’s (D-Chicago) bill, to streamline and expand opportunities for minority and women owned businesses, was signed into law by Governor Pritzker.
Yang Rohr Works with Local Students, Passes Law Aimed to Prevent Student Suicide
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – A new law sponsored by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, requires schools, public colleges and universities to include suicide and prevention hotline numbers on its student ID cards. Yang Rohr worked with local students from Naperville Central High School and their Beyond Charity organization to develop and ultimately pass this legislation.
Yednock-Sponsored Measure Allowing Expanded Development in Ottawa Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The City of Ottawa will now be able to use property near the Illinois and Michigan Canal for public and private business developments as part of new legislation sponsored by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa.
Gonzalez Files Legislation to Revoke School’s Recognition If They Don’t Follow Public Health Requirements
CHICAGO – In an effort to protect students from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, has filed legislation to enforce schools to follow state public health requirements or risk losing their recognition as a school.
Hirschauer Highlights New Vax Verify Program from Illinois Department of Public Health
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Illinois residents can now check their vaccination status and pull up their vaccine card online through a new program from Illinois Department of Public Health and supported by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Vella Legislation Creating Local Journalism Task Force Signed into Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that local media is receiving the support they need, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation which was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that creates the Local Journalism Task Force.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Cracks Down on Physical Restraints and Forced Isolation of Students
AURORA, Ill. – Physically restraining and isolating children with behavioral problems will be banned in Illinois schools following a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which phases out these damaging measures.
Stuart Warns Against Online Housing Rental Frauds
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In response to recent reports of housing rental frauds, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, is informing residents how to report these crimes to state consumer protection and local law enforcement.
Stuart-Sponsored Bill to Provide Mental Health Resources for First Responders Signed into Law
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported a measure to provide resources on mental health for first responders by requiring the Illinois Department of Human Service (DHS) to create an online database and resource page.
LaPointe Measure Would Address IDES Overpayment, Return Money to Residents in Need
CHICAGO – Illinois residents who were overpaid by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), through no fault of their own and whose money was unfairly recouped, could receive a refund under state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe’s, D-Chicago, new proposal.
Senate and House Redistricting Committees Update Online Mapmaking Portal with New Census Information
Public encouraged to submit maps as lawmakers consider changes to legislative boundaries.
Speaker Welch Appoints Cook County Board of Ethics Member, Experienced Judge to Legislative Inspector General Search Committee
Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch is pleased to announce the appointment of Justice Marcus Salone to serve on the Legislative Ethics Commission’s search committee.
Avelar Highlights Open Applications for Back to Business Grants
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – In an effort to continue her support for small businesses, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting the open application portal for Back to Business grants, giving $250 million back to small businesses impacted by COVID-19.
Vella Continues “Dave on Duty” Tour, Meets with Local Small Business
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his “Dave on Duty” tour in which he visits with small businesses across the district to better understand their needs and how he can best represent them in Springfield, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, visited local small business Cucina Di Rosa.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Caps Crippling Student Loan Debt Relief Fees
AURORA, Ill. – Illinois college students will receive financial relief due to a new law passed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora. The measure will cap fees on student loan debt relief services.
Crespo Law to Protect Child Victims of Sexual Assault and Abuse by Establishing Trauma-Informed Investigation Process
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – To ensure that child victims of sexual assault or abuse are protected during the investigation process, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, led the effort to establish the right for children to have their forensic interview conducted by interviewers from an accredited children’s advocacy center.
Yang Rohr-Sponsored Law to Help Students in DCFS Apply for Financial Aid
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, recently sponsored a new law that will require the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to assist high school seniors in its care fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to apply for financial aid for college.
Senate and House Redistricting Committees to Hold Additional Hearings on Legislative Map
SPRINGFIELD – The Senate and House Redistricting Committees will hold a series of public hearings to consider potential changes to legislative boundaries following information recently released by the U.S. Census Bureau.