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Vella Works to Provide Employment Resources, Highlights Local Hiring Event
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to help keep residents employed, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is partnering with The Workforce Connection and other community groups to host a free Hiring Event. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, located at 7070 Cherryvale N. Blvd. in Rockford.
Yang Rohr to Collect Diapers for National Diaper Needs Awareness Week
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting a diaper drive from Monday, Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 to benefit local families in need.
Manley Calls Attention to Falls Prevention Awareness Week
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help seniors stay healthy at home, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting tips for older adults to prevent falls during Falls Prevention Awareness Week.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Supports Students During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
CHICAGO – To ensure that Illinois’ elementary, high school and college students have adequate access to suicide prevention resources, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that requires institutions to provide critically-needed suicide prevention information on student identification cards.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Backs Mental Health Legislation, Recognizes Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
AURORA, Ill. – Across the state, countless Illinoisans are dealing with mental health challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only intensified this problem. In recognition of their needs, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has been working hard to improve mental health care and strengthen suicide prevention measures in our schools.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Protects Families from Predatory Educational Planning Service Providers
CHICAGO – To protect families from being taken advantage of by the deceptive practices of unscrupulous educational planning service providers, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that introduces needed regulations for the industry.
Stuart Highlights Open Application for Small Equipment Grant Program
Collinsville, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the open application for the small equipment grant program for local fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services.
Manley Cracks Down on Corruption, Helps Pass Ethics Reform Legislation
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that state government is working as effectively as possible, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation last week that would place additional restrictions and oversight on elected officials and political insiders.
Hernandez to Collect Diapers for National Diaper Needs Awareness Week
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Hernandez, is hosting a diaper drive from Monday, Sept. 27 through Oct. 3 to benefit local families in need.
Hirschauer Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting resources for those struggling with their mental health. “Mental health emergencies affect all people, regardless of income, race, gender or...
Yang Rohr-Sponsored Law Aims to Help Disabled Individuals Access Essential Resources
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – A new law passed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will make acquiring assistive technology devices and services needed by people with disabilities easier for government entities.
Stuart, Crowe to Host Free Shredding Event
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To provide residents with secure options to dispose of old documents with personal information, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, are teaming up to host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Granite City High School, located at 3101 Madison Ave. in Granite City.
Vella-Backed Legislation Supporting Rights of Correctional Officers Signed into Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his support for law enforcement officers, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, voted to pass legislation that was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that protects the rights of correctional officers who have sought mental health treatment to own firearms.
Hirschauer Sponsored Law Improves Accessibility to Mental Health Care
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To increase access to vital mental health services, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, sponsored a new law to expand insurance coverage for mental health services.
Williams Applauds Historic Signing of Nation-Leading Climate Legislation into Law
Today, I was honored to participate in the bill signing of the long-awaited clean energy package, a comprehensive nation-leading climate bill that will put Illinois communities and consumers first.
LaPointe Backs Energy and Environment Package, Highlights Efforts to Close Heavy Polluters and Protect Consumers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois confirmed its commitment to a clean energy future with the passage of Senate Bill 2408 that was signed Wednesday by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. This historic legislation includes numerous provisions to end Illinois’ reliance on fossil fuels and transition to 100% clean energy by 2050.
Vella Helps Pass Comprehensive Ethics Reform Package
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to ensure that elected officials are working in the best interests of their constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass an ethics reform bill that cracks down on corrupt government practices and increases transparency and oversight of politicians and political insiders.
Yang Rohr Invites Community Members to Monthly Coffee and Conversation Event
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As part of her ongoing efforts to remain accessible to her constituents, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly ‘Coffee and Conversation’ event on Saturday, Sep. 25 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. via Zoom.