Latest Updates:
Scherer to Host Back to School Bash
DECATUR, Ill. – To celebrate the upcoming academic year, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, in partnership with Sista Girls and Friends and West Side New Creations, will be hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55S Country Club Road in Decatur.
Rep. Hernandez Highlights Back to School Sales Tax Holiday on School Supplies, Clothing, Footwear
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging families to take advantage of the upcoming sales tax holiday during their back to school shopping.
Harper Statement on Thompson Center Announcement
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement hailing the announcement by Gov. JB Pritzker that Google will occupy the Thompson Center.
Hurley and Cunningham to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, Aug. 20
CHICAGO – State Rep. Fran Hurley and state Sen. Bill Cunningham are encouraging residents to share their thoughts on state and local issues at an upcoming Coffee and Conversation, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 9438 S. Ashland Ave. in Chicago.
Yang Rohr Will Host ‘Heroes & Helicopters’ Event Honoring Community Safety Heroes
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and state Sen. Laura Ellman are celebrating community public safety heroes at ‘Heroes & Helicopters: A Community Safety Showcase’ at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr., on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m..
Hurley to Host Shred Day, Mobile Health Screening and Prescription Takeback Aug. 12 at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
CHICAGO – State Rep. Fran Hurley will offer area residents a number of free services, including document shredding, health screenings and expired prescription disposal, from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday Aug. 12 at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
Rep. Gonzalez will Host Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, is getting his community ready for the new school year with a Back to School Fair on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy in Little Village. Gonzalez will be joined by state Sen. Celina Villanueva, state Rep. Theresa Mah and Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya.
Mason Backs Assault Weapons Ban
GURNEE, Ill. – Following the nationwide rash of mass shootings, including the massacre in Highland Park on July 4, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is fighting to ban assault weapons by backing new restrictions and registration requirements for military-style weapons.
Rita Hails Park Redevelopment Grant
TINLEY PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, is celebrating the award of over $311,000 to the Village of Tinley Park by the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, for the redevelopment of Buedingen Park.
Rep. Hirschauer Highlights Back to School Sales Tax Holiday on School Supplies
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting the upcoming back to school sales tax holiday on school supplies and certain school-related items that will take place August 5-14.
Rep. Hernandez to Hold Shred Day, Electronic Recycling, Drug Take-Back Event
CICERO, Ill. — Due to increased demand for on-site paper shredding, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, in partnership with Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, is hosting a second community shred day, electronics recycling and prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind Olympic Theater, 6134 W Cermak, Cicero.
Yednock Spotlights Upcoming Back to School Shopping Sales Tax Holiday for Supplies, Clothing
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is reminding constituents about the upcoming back to school sales tax holiday on school supplies and certain footwear and clothing items that will take place from August 5-14.
State Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on Gun Crimes Thursday Morning
CHICAGO – The bipartisan House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force, chaired by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will convene Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m. for a virtual hearing on gun crimes, current efforts to curb violence and how the state can take action to help save lives.
Andrade Named to Lead Social Media and Online Extremism Working Group
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, will lead an effort to crack down on extremism in the cybersphere as lead of the new House Social Media and Online Extremism Working Group.
Rep. Hirschauer Named to Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, will continue her fight to get weapons of war off our streets as a member of the new House Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group.
Ness Encourages Families to Utilize Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Shopping
Carpentersville, Ill. – Representative Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) wants to inform community members of the upcoming tax holiday starting August 5th through the 14th.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Named to Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will lead an effort to get weapons of war off streets as a member of the House Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group.
Yang Rohr Passes New Law Expanding Access to Prenatal Vitamins
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of vitamins that help produce better outcomes for expectant mothers under a new law backed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.