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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.
Black Caucus Applauds Equity-Driven Learning Renewal Guidelines to Address Pandemic Learning Loss
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Members of Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) are offering support for the state’s Learning Renewal Guide, a set of recommendations to help local schools address learning loss by students due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Avelar Brings Redistricting Committee to Will County Area to Hear Local Input
Bolingbrook, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a virtual public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the Will County area on Monday, April 5 at 10 a.m.
Vella Brings Redistricting Committee to Rockford to Hear Local Input
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the Rockford area on April 5th at 10 a.m. The hearing will be held virtually and will focus on the Rockford area and surrounding communities.
Mason to Host Health Insurance Special Enrollment Period Informational Session
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting residents with questions about finding a health care plan on the public exchange to join her for a virtual informational session on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace’s extended special enrollment period at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 8.
Welch Hosting Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Event
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is hosting a mass vaccination event with Walgreens on Friday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Proviso West High School to help West Suburban residents get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Residents must register for an appointment in advance; walk-ins cannot be accepted.
Hernandez Invites Community Members to Bipartisan Roundtable Discussion
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a virtual roundtable discussion on Friday, April 2, that will bring together three of her fellow millennial legislators in the General Assembly for a conversation about strengthening the public’s trust in democratic institutions and improving civic engagement among younger generations.
Yang Rohr Sponsors New Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic, Eliminate Stigma Associated with Addiction
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Within the last couple of years, addressing the issues of prescription drug addiction and overdoses has become more important than ever before. As families throughout the country battle this issue, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is supporting legislation that would prevent citizens who are experiencing an overdose from being prosecuted or charged with possession if they’re trying to get emergency medical assistance.
Ness Brings Redistricting Committee to McHenry County to Hear Local Input
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to McHenry County on Friday, April 9 at 10 a.m. The hearing will be held virtually.
Hirschauer Advances Measure to Improve Financial Literacy, Access to Financial Education Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, passed legislation out of a key House committee last week aimed at increasing financial education in schools, with a special focus on closing gaps in financial literacy that exist across income groups.
Mason Calls for Additional Small Business Assistance
GURNEE, Ill. – Small businesses would be guaranteed a quarter of all federal coronavirus relief dollars received by the state under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
House Redistricting Committee Urges Public to Share Insight at Regional Hearings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Redistricting Committee Chair Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging members of the public and advocates to participate in the process of creating new districts by sharing testimony at the committee’s upcoming regional hearings beginning this week.
Stuart Working to Cut Trailer Registration Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is working to reverse the increase in license plate fees for small trailers, having introduced legislation that would reduce the annual registration fee from $118 to $18.
Ness Supports Legislation to Increase Prescription Drug Affordability
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, recently supported legislation that would create a prescription drug repository program, allowing for unused, unopened prescription drugs to be donated and distributed to patients.
Yednock Sponsors Resolution to Investigate LaSalle Veterans Home After COVID-19 Outbreak
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to bring transparency and accountability following the tragic loss of life at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, has co-sponsored a resolution to have the Auditor General conduct a performance review of the State’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Veterans’ Home.