Latest Updates:
West Bills Now Law, Cracking Down on Harassment by Stalkers, Former Partners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is advancing the safety of domestic violence and abuse survivors with two new laws that expand protections for victims and those at risk of harassment.
Gordon-Booth Celebrates Peoria Receiving Nearly $150k in Adult Volunteer Literacy Grants
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is congratulating the Neighborhood House Association and Peoria County Regional Office of Education #48 on receiving library grants to expand their adult literacy programs.
Stuart Champions Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Chair of the House Higher Education Committee, former teacher and lifelong advocate for higher education, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students.
Johnson Bill Strengthening Workers’ Rights for Individuals Without a Driver’s License Signed Into Law
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, led legislation now signed into law that strengthens worker rights by prohibiting employers from requiring that applicants have a driver’s license unless it’s necessary for the position.
Stuart Voices Support for Teachers Unions’ Legal Action Against Department of Education
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement supporting a coalition of teachers unions and their lawsuit against the Department of Education for a controversial ‘professional degree’ rule change, which excludes a range of graduate programs from federal student loan opportunities:
Lilly-Backed Legislation Strengthening Protections Against Digital Harassment and Abuse Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, – Ill. — With online harassment and technology-facilitated abuse presenting new challenges for survivors, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is lauding the signing of legislation to strengthen protective orders and give courts greater authority to address digital harassment, tracking and the misuse of private images.
Manley Celebrates Hufford Junior High Ribbon Cutting
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse on Aug. 13 to cut the ribbon on the new Hufford Junior High School in Joliet.
Crawford Advocates for Increased State Investment in Education from Pre-K to Ph.D.
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is calling for increased state investment across Illinois’ entire education system; from early childhood classrooms through colleges and universities, as lawmakers prepare for their upcoming veto session and future state budgets.
Briel Celebrates Sami’s Law Expansion Signed by Gov. Pritzker
Working towards fairer accommodations for Illinoisans with disabilities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting her work expanding Sami’s Law this spring legislative session, which was successfully signed into law by the governor Aug. 7.
Mason’s NCSL Working Group Addresses Nationwide Childcare Affordability and Accessibility in New Report
GURNEE, Ill. — State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, confronts nationwide childcare quality, accessibility and affordability issues in a new report from the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Childcare Policy Working Group.
Hernandez Announces Library and Literacy Grant Dedicated to Morton College
CICERO, Ill. – As a result of the state budget championed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, Morton College has received an Adult Volunteer Literacy grant to better provide instruction for adults reading below a ninth-grade level or those without English language proficiency.
Hoffman Targets Telecommunications Wire Thieves
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is targeting telecommunications wire thieves by restricting who can sell and purchase the wire, as well as banning cash purchases of $100 or more at recyclable metal dealers.
Stuart’s Servicemember Education Rights Veneration Act is Now Law
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, championed legislation to guarantee student service members could return to higher education after military service or deployment. The Servicemember Education Rights Veneration Act (SERVE Act), which received bipartisan support in the House and Senate, is now law.
Gordon-Booth Backed Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Act Signed into Law
PEORIA, Ill. — State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supports a new bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement by requiring high schools to provide voter registration opportunities and information, inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Pair of Mussman Bills Expanding Child Abuse Protections are Now Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, led several pieces of legislation cracking down on child abuse and protecting Illinois’ most vulnerable, our children. These efforts will ensure children are further protected from child abuse, alleged abuse can be thoroughly investigated and ensures accountability for guilty parties.
Deuter Reminds Community of Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, Upcoming Mobile DMV
WESTMONT, Ill. —State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is reminding families of the ongoing Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, and encouraging community members to take advantage of her upcoming Mobile DMV event.
Lilly Legislation to Strengthen Health Care Training on Perimenopause and Menopause Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is celebrating the governor’s signing of legislation she sponsored to expand education for health care professionals on perimenopause and menopause, helping improve care for women during often overlooked stages of life.
Manley Volunteers with Fellow V&A Members at Northern Illinois Foodbank
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined 50 fellow members of the Visitation and Aid Society (V&A) to sort and pack food at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Joliet on July 10th.