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Mason Seeks to Establish Student Athletics Commission
GURNEE, Ill. – The statewide promotion and development of youth sports would be led by new voices under a measure introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Ness-Backed Measure to Increase Voting Accessibility Now Law
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – To help ensure that all eligible voters can make their voices heard, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, recently supported a measure to expand some COVID-era voting options that will now be permanent for all future elections under Illinois law.
Ness Highlights COWL Scholarships for Local Women
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – To help students access financial scholarships, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is urging local women 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.
Hirschauer Bill Takes Trauma-Informed Approach to School Shooter Drills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students and school personnel would receive advance notice of planned active shooter drills under legislation introduced by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, aimed at preventing psychological impacts from these training simulations.
Hirschauer Supports Bill to Help Personalize Cancer Care, Ensure Patients Get Right Treatment at Right Time
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Insurance companies would be required to cover certain tests that can help determine the best treatment options for cancer patients under legislation that state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia recently voted to approve.
Mason Bill Would Allow Gun Safety Courses in Schools
GURNEE, Ill. – Schools would have the option to provide firearm safety education to students under legislation introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Vella Bill to Protect Parental Rights of Domestic Abuse Survivors
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation that would keep the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) from taking children away from parents solely due to the parent being a domestic abuse survivor.
Illinois House Passes Bill to Create Elected Chicago School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois House of Representatives passed HB 2908, a bill to create a 21-member elected school board for the City of Chicago. Led by Rep. Delia Ramirez, this legislation is the product of years of collaboration between legislators, local officials, advocates, parents, teachers, and students.
Speaker Welch’s Statement Regarding Adam Toledo Video
“What happened to Adam Toledo is a tragedy that should never have happened…
Stuart to Host Virtual Town Hall on Education
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting teachers, parents and anyone with an interest in education issues to a virtual advisory committee meeting on Monday, April 26 at 6 p.m. to discuss her work in Springfield this session on education-focused bills. Local residents will also have an opportunity to express their thoughts, questions and concerns about school issues.
Welch Announces New Task Force to Review Statues on State Grounds
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to ensure that statues and other ceremonial landmarks on state property reflect the values and morals of our state, Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced the creation of a new special task force to conduct a review of monuments on state property and proposals for new monuments or statues.
Vella Introduces Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to help facilitate economic growth, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation that would cut license fees for businesses owned by veterans. “With all that veterans have done for our country, the least we can do...
Yednock Highlights Local Recipients of Illinois Community Development Block Grants
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to inform local governments about offered grant opportunities, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is recognizing Ottawa, Marseilles and Ladd for receiving over $1.5 million in grant money for local public infrastructure improvements.
Manley Promotes Scholarship Opportunity for Women
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local women to apply for the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) Scholarship, which will help cover the cost of college for 10 Illinois women.
Crespo to Partner with Legal Aid Chicago for Virtual Expungement Clinic
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working with Legal Aid Chicago to host a free, virtual expungement clinic on Monday, April 12 at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live for local residents looking to clear their record.
Stuart, Crowe to Host Free Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, are teaming up to host a free paper shredding and electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in the teacher parking lot at Edwardsville High School, located at 6161 Center Grove Rd.
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.
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.