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Stava-Murray Honored as Champion for Senior Care Facilities
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – In honor of her continued advocacy on behalf of Illinois’ senior care facilities, state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, was recently awarded the “Voice of Senior Care Award” by the the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) at their annual conference.
Walsh Invites Students, Parents to Illinois Student Assistance Commission Presentation
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, is inviting local parents and students to an Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) presentation on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m., located at 25448 Seil Rd. in Shorewood, IL.
Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus Focuses on Bringing Equitable, Accessible Reforms to the Nursing Home System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- To ensure Illinois Nursing Homes are providing the best possible cares to their residents, the Appropriations Human Services Committee, the Human Services Committee, the Mental Health and Addiction Committee and the Health Availability and Accessibility Committee have been holding a series of joint committee hearings on nursing reform.
House, Senate Redistricting Committees Relaunch Public Map Making Portal to Consider New Congressional Boundaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois House and Senate Redistricting Committees have relaunched an online map making portal which will allow residents to draw and submit proposed congressional boundaries for lawmakers to consider as redistricting efforts continue.
Flowers Passes Landmark Legislation Making Biomarker Testing Accessible for Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Biomarker testing for Illinois residents will now become covered under insurance policies and managed care plans under a new law passed by state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago.
As Cooler Weather Returns, Nichols Highlights Household Assistance Programs
CHICAGO – To ensure that residents are able to get the support they need, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), which can help households afford energy costs and other household expenses.
Ness Highlights Importance of Vaccination Ahead of Flu Season
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Ahead of the upcoming flu season, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting the importance of receiving the flu shot and continuing vigilance with mask-wearing to prevent contracting the flu and co-infection with COVID-19.
Nichols Helps Pass Legislation Cracking Down on Corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that elected officials are working to improve the lives of those they serve, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass comprehensive ethics legislation that provides additional restrictions and oversight on politicians and political insiders.
Manley Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month, Works to Improve Access to Mental Health Resources
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In response to the increased number of residents facing mental health challenges due to the many difficulties experienced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is fighting to pass legislation improving mental health resources for Illinoisans.
Hirschauer Highlights Financial Assistance for Low Income Families
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To ensure families have the proper resources necessary to live, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting the Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG).
Kifowit-Backed Law Creates the Veterans’ Ailments Task Force
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to protect Veterans and provide much needed resources to Veterans who have service-related ailments, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, worked to pass a new law that creates an official task force to help solve disparities between state and federal issues regarding service-related ailments and disability compensation.
Hoffman Calls for Broadband Internet Expansion with New Program Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to expand opportunities for Metro East communities, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, sponsored legislation recently signed into law that will expand broadband internet to economically disadvantaged communities and help close the digital divide.
Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Mary Flowers Celebrates Signing of Legislation Promoting Equity and Diversity in State Hiring
CHICAGO – Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, the House Deputy Majority Leader, is pleased to see that important equity and diversity legislation she sponsored signed into law.
Stuart to Collect Diapers for National Diaper Need Awareness Week
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help families in need have an adequate supply of diapers for their children, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a diaper drive to collect donations for the Madison County Diaper Bank and the Metro-East Diaper Bank.
Slaughter Supports Creation of New Task Force to Protect First Responders on Roadways
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that creates the Move Over Early Warning Task Force to study the impact of current traffic laws and make recommendations to modify current practice to improve the safety conditions for first responders.
Hirschauer to Host I-Cash Event for Residents to Reclaim their Property
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To help residents reclaim their property from the state, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting an I-Cash event with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Charles Public Library, located at 1 S. 6th Ave. in St. Charles.
Yednock Highlights National Farm Safety and Health Week
OTTAWA Ill. – With harvest season beginning, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting National Farm Safety and Health Week to raise awareness of the importance of staying safe during the harvest season.
Stuart Files Legislation to Increase Access to Menstrual Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Menstrual products would be available free of charge in state park restrooms under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.