Latest Updates:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Slaughter Brings Redistricting Committee to Southern Cook County Area to Hear Local Input
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a virtual public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the southern Cook County area on Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
Hirschauer Bill Would Help Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities Access State Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Parents of students with special needs would receive additional information about state programs for which their child may be eligible under legislation introduced by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Mason Invites Community to Share Input on Redistricting at Local Hearing
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting area residents and organizations to provide testimony to the House Redistricting Committee during its virtual Lake County hearing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Stuart Bill Goes After Costly Student Loans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking a step to tackle the student debt crisis, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring legislation that would help students make more informed choices about the loans they take out to pay for college, as well as establish new accountability measures for private loan companies.
Vella Supports Legislation Increasing Prescription Drug Affordability
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to reduce healthcare costs, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing legislation allowing unused prescription drugs to be donated and distributed to patients.
Manley Brings Redistricting Committee to Joliet for Local Input
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to Joliet on April 5 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be held virtually on ilga.gov.
Manley Promotes COVID-19 Safety with Volunteer Opportunity
JOLIET, Ill. – As the state continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting volunteer opportunities with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to help with promoting relevant and accurate information as an Illinois COVID-19 Ambassador.
Yang Rohr Aims to Reduce Student Loan Debt, Ensure Success for Students
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – To help address the increasing student loan debt crisis, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, recently sponsored legislation that would prohibit for-profit higher education institutions from continuing any program or degree where the estimated student loan debt severely exceeds the expected annual salary.
Tarver Brings Redistricting Committee to South Side of Chicago to Hear Local Input
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to Chicago’s Southside on Saturday, April 3 at 12 p.m. The hearing will be held virtually and in person at Compassion Baptist Church located at 2650 E. 95th St. in Chicago.
Hernandez, Kifowit Bring Redistricting Committee to Aurora to Hear Local Input
Aurora, Ill. – State Reps. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, are working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to Aurora on Friday, April 9 at 4 p.m. The hearing will be held at Aurora City Hall, located at 44 E Downer Place in Aurora with limited capacity due to social distancing in addition to requiring masks.
Welch, Pappas Hosting Black Houses Matter Live Stream Event to Help Families Keep Their Homes
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch and Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas are teaming up to host a virtual informational seminar on the “Black Houses Matter” initiative on Monday, April 5 at 1 p.m. The event will be live streamed at www.Facebook.com/RepChrisWelch.