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Manley-Backed Bill to Crack Down on Unethical Pet Shop Practices
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In an effort to protect both pet owners and pets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is pushing legislation that would prohibit pet shops from offering loans or installment contracts when attempting to sell pets.
Yingling Expands Tax Credits for Middle-Class Families
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – As part of his efforts to lower taxes, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is backing legislation that would increase the amount of people eligible for income tax credits.
Vella Pushes for Child Care Expansion Grants
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is supporting legislation that would increase accessibility to affordable child care.
Moylan Joins Bipartisan Effort to Lower Excessive Vehicle Trailer Registration Fees
DES PLAINES, Ill. – Fighting to keep arbitrary taxes in check and Illinois residents’ money in their own pockets, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is working to repeal the hike for the fees placed on registering trailers towed by vehicles.
Costa Howard Highlights COWL Scholarships for Local Women
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is urging women in the 48th district to apply for the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) scholarship, which provides up to $2,500 in funding to help women over 25 who are going back to college.
Hurley to Host Virtual Job Fair Seminar
CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to prepare professionals looking for work, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will host a virtual job fair seminar on April 19 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
Yingling Backs Legislation to Ban Red-Light Cameras Amidst Controversy of Camera Contracts
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is supporting legislation that would ban the use of red-light cameras in Illinois due to recent corruption concerns regarding the use of the cameras by municipalities.
Yang Rohr Highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month, and state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is recognizing the importance of providing adequate childcare for working families. Yang Rohr has always been passionate about working with children even prior to her role as state representative. She served as a school board member and is a proud mother of three.
Moylan Pursuing Comprehensive Assistance for Illinois Veterans
DES PLAINES, Ill. – As an avid supporter of the men and women who serve in the military and an advocate for the veteran community, state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, has signed onto legislation to significantly expand state efforts to assist veterans with health care, mental health, housing, job training and job placement.
Mason Fights to Strengthen Mental Health Care for First Responders
GURNEE, Ill. – Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel would have greater access to behavioral health care under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee that would guarantee mental health care as a right of all first responders.
Vella Highlights College Scholarship Opportunity for Women
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is promoting the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) Scholarship, which will help cover the cost of college for 10 Illinois women.
Yingling Fights to Lower Health Insurance Costs for Middle-Class Families
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – As part of his efforts to keep healthcare costs affordable, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is backing legislation that would keep health insurance rate increases in check.
Guerrero-Cuellar Highlights Saturday’s Southwest Chicago Redistricting Committee Hearing
CHICAGO – State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by highlighting a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee of Berwyn/Cicero, which was held Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Hirschauer-Backed Voting Bill to Strengthen Ballot Access Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Measures initially put in place to expand voting access during the pandemic will become permanent in Illinois under a new state law supported by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Willis Bill to Reopen Westlake Hospital Signed into Law by Gov. Pritzker
NORTHLAKE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, designed to streamline reopening requirements for Westlake Hospital was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday.
Stuart to Host Virtual Coffee Hour
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a virtual “Coffee with Katie” on Saturday, April 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. to discuss her work in Springfield and answer questions from residents about state and local issues.
Costa Howard Hosts Tuesday with Terra to Discuss Criminal Justice Legislation
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, will convene a diverse panel of experts at a virtual town hall meeting next Tuesday that will focus on Illinois’ new criminal justice reforms and their likely impacts on law enforcement and community members.
Jones Encourages South Cook County Residents to Provide Input on Redistricting
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the South Cook County area on April 8 at 10 a.m.