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State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site and the Illinois House Democratic Caucus Coronavirus Resource Site.
Latest Updates:
Costa Howard to Host First Virtual Town Hall of 2021
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is asking residents to join her on Tuesday, Feb. 23, for a virtual town hall meeting to hear updates on the new legislative session and talk about important issues facing the people of the 48th District.
Tarver Introduces Bill to Eliminate Standardized Testing for Pre-School Enrollment, Enhance Opportunities for Low-Income and Minority Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure academic success for all Chicago Public School (CPS) students, especially those of a low-income or minority status, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, has introduced a new measure that will prohibit CPS from requiring students entering pre-K to take a standardized test to be admitted to a selective enrollment school.
Yingling Raises Awareness on American Heart Month
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – With February being American Heart Month, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is encouraging residents to learn about ways they can help keep their hearts healthy.
Yednock Statement on Governor’s Budget Address
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Statement from Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch
The following is a statement from Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch:
Statement from Michael J. Madigan
The following is a statement from Michael J. Madigan:
Lisa Hernandez Statement on Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Avelar Highlights Need for COVID-19 Relief, Support for Local Business in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the governor’s annual budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement:
Ford Encouraged by Governor’s Budget Proposal, Highlights Need for Bipartisan Support for Human Services
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Hirschauer Outlines Budget Priorities, Calls for More COVID Relief and Full Funding for Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Stuart Statement on Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday, highlighting her priorities as the state continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic:
Walker Highlights Need for State Budget to Focus on Recovery
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:
Mayfield Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, released the following statement in response to Gov. JB Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday:
Hernandez Highlights Need for COVID-19 Relief, Funding of Critical Services in State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the governor’s annual budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement:
Gonzalez Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlights Priorities Moving Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday:
DeLuca Urges Restraint on Spending and Curtailing Unfunded Mandates
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, released the following statement:
Mussman Highlights State Budget Priorities
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement to underscore her fiscal priorities as lawmakers begin budgetary negotiations:
Crespo Highlights Need for Budget that Provides Transparency, Relief from COVID-19
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the governor’s annual budget address, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, released the following statement: