Latest Updates:
Avelar to Host Back to School Fair
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To ensure students are ready for the new school year, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is hosting a back to school fair on Aug. 14 at Irene King Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon.
Manley-Backed Legislation Raising Awareness on Human Trafficking Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to help protect victims of human trafficking, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation that was recently signed into law that encourages businesses to post human trafficking awareness notices in their public bathrooms.
Collins Encourages Local Businesses and Organizations to Join Expanded Apprenticeship Program
CHICAGO – To help build back a better recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and train the next generation of workers, state Rep. Lakesia Collins, D-Chicago, is encouraging local businesses and organizations to join the newly expanded Apprenticeship Illinois program.
Hernandez Invites Local Seniors to Advisory Committee Meeting
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Herandez, D-Aurora, is hosting her Senior Advisory Committee meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 4, from 5 p.m to 6 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library to share resources and discuss issues impacting elder residents in the community.
Scherer Highlights Secretary of State ID Renewal Extensions
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is informing constituents about the extension of the driver’s licenses and state ID card renewal deadline offered by the Secretary of State.
Avelar Highlights Health Insurance Available for Recently Unemployed Individuals
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To help local residents access health care services, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting tax credits for health insurance premiums available to individuals who received unemployment benefits this year.
Ness Urges Governor to Sign Measure to Allow Counselor Input in Child Abuse Cases
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – To ensure guardians ad litem are able to execute their duties to protect children who are victims of abuse, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is asking Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign her legislation waiving confidentiality for counseling.
Human Trafficking Survivors Can Receive Public Benefits Under Slaughter-Backed Law
CHICAGO – To uplift and support survivors of human trafficking and related crimes, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new law that will allow survivors to apply for and receive public benefits.
Nichols-Supported Law to Create Homelessness Prevention Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In order to help individuals dealing with severe mental illness and addiction, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that creates a program providing stable housing for residents at-risk of overdosing or being unnecessarily institutionalized.
Manley to Host Mobile Secretary of State Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to provide useful services to her constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will be partnering with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, to host the Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Service Unit on Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Vella Bill Protecting Law Enforcement Retirement Signed into Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that law enforcement officers are taken care of in their retirement, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation that was signed into law last week that will protect the retirement benefits of those in law enforcement.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fights for Critical Tax Relief for Local Business
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many Illinois small businesses searching for financial support to remain open, and new legislation backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will help meet that need.
Stuart-Sponsored Social Work Stipend Program Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to help attract qualified social workers to work on child welfare cases sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is now law in Illinois.
Hirschauer-Backed Law to Improve Access to Birth Control
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hormonal contraceptives will soon be available without a doctor’s prescription in Illinois under a new law backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Yingling-Backed Law Increases Transparency of Elected Official Compensation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to supporting good government legislation, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, backed a new law that will make it easier for residents to find information regarding the total compensation of county elected officials.
Nichols-Backed Legislation Banning Police from Lying to Minors During Interrogations Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to improving the way the criminal justice system interacts with communities, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, backed legislation recently signed into law that bans police from lying to minors in order to extract a confession or information from them during an interrogation.
Yingling Highlights New Resource for Sexual Assault Survivors
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – To provide support to victims of violent crimes, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, supported legislation expanding the amount of information provided to sexual assault survivors regarding the recently-created online sexual assault evidence tracking system.
Hernandez Hosting Annual Menstrual Product Drive, Asks Residents for Donations
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting her 3rd annual Menstrual Hygiene Product Donation Drive from Monday, July 26 through Friday, Aug. 6 to collect products that will be donated to local residents in need.