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Vella-Supported Plan Clarifies Prevailing Wage Rules, Would Ensure Workers Receive Correct Pay
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, would strengthen prevailing wage rules, eliminate confusion and ensure workers receive the correct amount of pay at local public works projects that include federal funding.
Deuter Highlights Direct Admissions Proposal, Encourages Greater Higher Ed Opportunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of efforts to knock down barriers to higher education and further encourage students to pursue a degree, state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, backed a plan to send qualified high school and community college students direct admissions offers from nine of the state’s public universities.
Ford to Host Annual ‘Independence Day for Returning Citizens’ Thursday in Austin, Will Lead Press Conference at 11:30 a.m.
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will host his annual “Independence Day for Returning Citizens” community event Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Austin Town Hall to call attention to the challenges facing individuals returning from incarceration and to provide free community resources to help impacted residents in moving forward.
Davis Speaks Out Against Supreme Court Ruling on Case Involving Planned Parenthood
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood of the South Atlantic, which allows states to defund Planned Parenthood, state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Stuart’s Higher Education Direct Admissions Bill Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is making higher education more accessible for high school and community college students after the Stuart-sponsored Illinois public university direct admissions bill was signed into law today by Governor JB Pritzker.
Vella-Backed Measure to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Medication, Remove Barriers Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance providers will be required to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias under a new law backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford.
Scherer Welcomes New Intern to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently welcomed her new intern and Maroa-native Kooper Mann, to Springfield to tour the Capitol and meet with legislative leaders including House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch.
Hoffman Thanks Community, Delivers Over 240 lbs. of Donations to Community Interfaith Food Pantry
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited Community Interfaith Food Pantry Thursday to drop off diapers, wipes, baby food and other items generously donated by local residents as part of his Mother’s Day Donation Drive.
Briel Invites Residents to Series of Town Halls
OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging residents from Northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host a series of local town halls later this summer in Dekalb, Utica and Oglesby communities.
Chung Tours Movie Set Filming at Flyover Film Studios in Rantoul, Illinois
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, toured Flyover Film Studios with Experience Champaign-Urbana and Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady, giving them an exclusive look at the film studio and the movie currently being filmed at the studio thanks in part to film credits backed by Chung in the state budget.
Crawford Named Legislative Champion with 100% rating on Citizen Action/Illinois’s 2025 Legislative Scorecard
CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, earned a 100% rating on Citizen Action/Illinois’ Legislative Scorecard for their overall record in the Illinois General Assembly this session. The ratings are based on the key votes for public interest issues in the General Assembly.
Hirschauer Promotes ASK Day, Highlights Importance of Safe Firearm Storage
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Recently championing a landmark safe storage bill out of the Illinois House and Senate chambers, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting the importance of safe firearm storage by promoting ASK Day to normalize and spread awareness about asking about unlocked guns where children play.
Scherer-Backed Bill Aims to Lower Prescription Drug Costs and Protects Local Pharmacies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to bring down the cost of prescription drugs and protect local pharmacies by passing new legislation that will crack down on big pharma middlemen who raise costs to simply pad their own profits.
Ryan Fights for Fair Pay, Passes Prevailing Wage Measure
EVERGREEN PARK, Ill. — A measure backed by state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, to strengthen prevailing wage rules and ensure workers receive the correct pay is one step closer to becoming law.
Avelar Passes Bicameral Bill Reaffirming Medication Abortion Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a bicameral measure through the House and Senate chambers this spring that protects Illinoisans’ access to medication abortion and enhances a shield law to prevent federal interference.
LaPointe, Martwick to Host End-of-Session Legislative Town Hall
CHICAGO, Ill.– Highlighting key measures passed during the spring legislative session and unfinished business, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will host an end-of-session legislative town hall in collaboration with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, on Tuesday, June 24th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N Knox Avenue) in Chicago.
Hirschauer Joins Nearly 900 State and Local Elected Officials to Denounce Trump’s Cuts to Medicaid and Public Services
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Today, in an effort organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and more than 800 state and local elected officials signed onto a bipartisan letter to oppose the federal budget bill, which would severely hurt Illinois and communities nationwide.
Jones Advances Bill to Better Track and Capture Human Traffickers and Kidnappers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, cracked down on human traffickers on Illinois roadways by empowering the Illinois State Police (ISP) to tap into automated tollway cameras to capture and shut down human trafficking operations.