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Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace
AURORA, Ill. – A new measure carried by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law today.
Chung Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A new measure backed by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law today.
Yang Rohr Highlights New Funding to Address Naperville’s Illegal Firearms
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, lauded the release of $1.5 million in firearm enforcement grants by the Illinois State Police (ISP) to crack down on individuals in possession of an illegal firearm, further bolstering her commitment to keeping families safe and dangerous weapons out of the hands of offenders.
Rashid Selected for Midwestern Legislative Leadership Fellowship
BERWYN, ILL. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, was among 39 lawmakers chosen to participate in a prestigious leadership training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.
Avelar Hosts Local Property Assessment Q&A
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will join state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, and state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, for an event with DuPage Township Assessor Ken Harris and the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce to answer various questions about property assessments for local community members.
LaPointe Brings Behavioral Health Resources to NW Side for a Pop-Up Outreach Series
CHICAGO – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and her team are offering a series of three Substance Use Outreach Pop Up Events at the Jefferson Park Transit Center. The series, which kicked off on Thursday, July 25th, aims to connect people with both information and pathways to direct support such as detox, treatment, recovery and harm reduction supplies like Narcan. LaPointe’s Office worked with the CTA to provide space at the Jefferson Park Transit Center, an appropriate location due to the volume of overall people and neighbors in need of substance use and recovery support.
Harper Issues Statement on Murder of Sonya Massey
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement regarding the murder of Sonya Massey of Springfield:
Lisa Hernandez Pushes to Get Firearms off the Streets, Support Local Efforts
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, highlighted new funding released by the Illinois State Police (ISP) to keep offenders who are barred from possessing a firearm in compliance with state law, continuing her efforts to keep survivors and communities safe.
Saturday Press Conference: Ford, Congressman Davis, Ald. Mitts, CPD, Community Leaders to Push for Unity Ahead of Annual Anti-Violence Parade
CHICAGO – In the wake of the murder of Sonya Massey in Springfield, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join U.S. Congressman Danny Davis, Chicago Ald. Emma Mitts, Healing Temple Church, officers from the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District and other community leaders for a press conference Saturday morning to push for greater unity between the community and law enforcement in pursuit of better safety for all.
Rep. Lisa Hernandez Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Chung Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Canty Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Rep. Barbara Hernandez-Backed Investment Erases $1 Billion in Medical Debt for Illinoisans
AURORA, Ill. – Reforms backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, eliminating up to $1 billion in families’ medical bills and preventing past debt from hurting individuals’ financial future, are now law.
Olickal-Backed Reform Offers Pathway to Opportunity for Rehabilitated Probation Participants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, is working to make the justice system smarter and fairer with a new law that will help rehabilitate individuals after first-time and low-level offenses by allowing those who successfully complete probation to avoid the mark of a serious criminal record.
Mason-Backed Investment Erases $1 Billion in Medical Debt for Illinoisans
GURNEE, Ill. – Reforms backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, eliminating up to $1 billion in families’ medical bills and preventing past debt from hurting individuals’ financial future are now law.
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...