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Buckner Issues Statement on Body Camera Footage of Murder of Sonya Massey
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the release of body camera footage showing the murder of Sonya Massey by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson:
Canty Law Backing Local Fire Fighters, Promoting Government Transparency Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure to give greater autonomy to fire protection districts, while promoting government transparency, authored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, was signed into law last week. “When first responders don’t have the tools...
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Bolsters Menstrual Products Donor Immunity Act, Reproductive Healthcare with New Law
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, secured legal protections for non- profits who receive menstrual products for distribution to underserved communities with a new measure that was signed into law last week.
Mason Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
GURNEE, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Hoffman Initiatives to Curb Catalytic Converter Theft, Strengthen Move Over Laws Signed by Governor
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A pair of initiatives led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Illinois Secretary of State were signed into law Friday, strengthening the state’s move over “Scott’s Law” zones and bringing increased scrutiny to catalytic converter transactions in order to reduce their theft.
Hoffman-led Carbon Capture and Sequestration Legislation Signed into Law
DECATUR, Ill. – A new law pushed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will position Illinois to take advantage of an emerging industry by creating a regulatory framework enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois – a process known as carbon capture and sequestration.
Rep. Syed Makes Local Voices Heard, Delivers New Law to Help Modest-Income Families Make Ends Meet
PALATINE, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed’s meeting with a local resident in need has led to a new law helping modest-income families make ends meet. Syed’s office worked closely with a constituent who identified a loophole that was unfairly disqualifying some...
State Rep. Lilly Remembers Oak Park-born Bob Newhart
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is remembering Bob Newhart, the legendary performer born in Oak Park and forever attached to Chicago:
Scherer Statement on Murder of Sonya Massey
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer released the following statement:
Rep. Sharon Chung Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Faver Dias Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Scherer-Backed Laws Provide Families with Relief from Medical Debt
DECATUR, Ill. – New laws passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will eliminate up to $1 billion in families’ unpaid medical bills, and prevent past medical debt from hurting individuals’ credit scores.
Avelar Hosts Local Back-to-School Fairs
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In preparation for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will host two back-to-school fairs for students to receive free school supplies, physicals and vaccines, and other resources to ensure local children have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez-Backed Firearms Restraining Order Enforcement Grants Issued to Local Police Departments
AURORA, Ill. – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is issuing a third round of firearm restraining order enforcement grants-totaling $1.5 million-to law enforcement agencies across the state following a law state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, fought for.
Monday: Hoffman to Join Air Mobility Drive Groundbreaking in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will join Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman and local officials Monday morning to celebrate the official start of construction on a new two-lane road extending Air Mobility Drive from Illinois 161 to Illinois 158/177 in St. Clair County.
Buckner Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
CHICAGO – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Harper Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Stuart Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.