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Hernandez’s Autism Awareness Week Measure Advances to Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to bring more awareness about the Autism community and challenges they face with legislation that would recognize the first week of April of each year as Autism Awareness Week.
Stuart Backs Bill to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors
Stuart Backs Bill to Protect Sexual Assault Survivors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault would be able to seek a permanent no-contact order against their attacker under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which passed the House last week.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Crack Down on Patient Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect the rights of patients and ensure that no one is denied treatment during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to help addresses implicit bias in medicine.
Vella Warns Residents of New Scams Targeting Illinoisans
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In response to reports of new scams targeting Illinoisans, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is encouraging residents to take steps to protect themselves from scams and fraud.
Mason Supports Bill to Protect Residents from Liability for State Unemployment Errors
GURNEE, Ill. – Residents who filed unemployment claims during the coronavirus pandemic wouldn’t be responsible for overpayments made to them by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) under a measure backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Vella Bill to Protect Victims of Sexual Crimes
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To provide additional support to victims, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass legislation that would make civil no contact orders permanent if the defendant is convicted of a sexual crime.
Tarver Advances Legislation to Eliminate Standardized Testing for Pre-School Enrollment, Enhance Opportunities for All Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to ensure academic success for all Chicago Public School (CPS) students, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, has advanced a measure that will prohibit CPS from requiring students entering pre-K to take a standardized test to be admitted to a selective enrollment school.
Mason Backs Automatic Property Tax Reduction for Residents with Disabilities
GURNEE, Ill. – As part of her commitment to lowering property taxes, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is supporting a measure to make it easier for individuals with disabilities to receive homestead exemptions.
Vella Highlights First 100 Days in Office
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Last week, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, marked his first 100 days in office serving the 68th District by highlighting some of his local and legislative achievements to date.
Ness Bill Grants Students Extended Eligibility for Individualized Education Programs
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Special education students in Illinois who missed out on crucial in-person activities and learning due to the pandemic would be able to extend their individualized education programs (IEP) under legislation recently passed by state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake.
Black Caucus Health Care Reform Measure Signed into Law, Marking Fourth Pillar of Agenda to Address Systemic Racism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) is celebrating the signing of the Illinois Health Care and Human Service Reform Act, a historic measure to address the systemic racial inequalities within the state’s health care system, into law by Gov....
Stuart Passes Bill to Help Students Avoid Unnecessary Private Loans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Student loan borrowers would receive additional information about their financial aid options before taking out risky private loans under legislation led by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which recently passed the House with strong bipartisan support.
Kifowit Legislation Creates Illinois Youth Advisory Council
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her work to increase youth engagement and representation in state government, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, passed legislation on Tuesday creating the Illinois Youth Advisory Council to facilitate communication between youth in Illinois and elected officials on the issues, interests and needs important to youth.
Manley Bill Ensures Senior Access to Virtual Visits in Nursing Homes
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – With the COVID-19 pandemic causing many seniors to be isolated from their loved ones, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, passed legislation out of the House directing nursing homes to provide residents with virtual visits during disasters.
Mussman Highlights Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month, Condemns Recent Hate Crimes
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – With the recent increase in hate crimes against Sikh-Americans and other minority groups, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging members of the community to participate in local events that celebrate cultures different than their own.
Delivering On Promises: Speaker Welch’s First 100 Days
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today marks 100 days since House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in to serve as Illinois’ first Black Speaker of the House. In just under four months, Speaker Welch has worked tirelessly to ensure his promises to address our state’s toughest issues are being kept.
Vella Excited to Welcome New Jobs to Rockford Area Via Partnership
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting today’s announcement from the Illinois based AAR Corp that United Airlines will be using its maintenance and overhaul facilities at Rockford International Airport (RFD) as their new maintenance hub for United’s Boeing 737 fleet through 2025.
Manley Supports Legislation Improving Youth Mental Health
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, voted to pass legislation that would allow students to use an excused absence in school for their mental health.