Latest Updates:
Nichols-Supported Law to Create Homelessness Prevention Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In order to help individuals dealing with severe mental illness and addiction, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that creates a program providing stable housing for residents at-risk of overdosing or being unnecessarily institutionalized.
Manley to Host Mobile Secretary of State Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to provide useful services to her constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will be partnering with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, to host the Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver Service Unit on Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Vella Bill Protecting Law Enforcement Retirement Signed into Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that law enforcement officers are taken care of in their retirement, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation that was signed into law last week that will protect the retirement benefits of those in law enforcement.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fights for Critical Tax Relief for Local Business
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have left many Illinois small businesses searching for financial support to remain open, and new legislation backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will help meet that need.
Stuart-Sponsored Social Work Stipend Program Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure to help attract qualified social workers to work on child welfare cases sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is now law in Illinois.
Hirschauer-Backed Law to Improve Access to Birth Control
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hormonal contraceptives will soon be available without a doctor’s prescription in Illinois under a new law backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Nichols-Backed Legislation Banning Police from Lying to Minors During Interrogations Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to improving the way the criminal justice system interacts with communities, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, backed legislation recently signed into law that bans police from lying to minors in order to extract a confession or information from them during an interrogation.
Hernandez Hosting Annual Menstrual Product Drive, Asks Residents for Donations
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting her 3rd annual Menstrual Hygiene Product Donation Drive from Monday, July 26 through Friday, Aug. 6 to collect products that will be donated to local residents in need.
Yang Rohr, Treasurer’s Office To Host College Savings Plan Seminar
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is partnering with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs for a college savings plan seminar on Tuesday, August 10 at 6 p.m. via Facebook Live.
Avelar Highlights Advance Payments for Child Tax Credit
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To help ensure that local families with children are receiving economic stimulus and tax relief, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting the availability of advance payments for the federal child tax credit.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Allowing Remote Employment Applications for Minors Becomes Law
CHICAGO – To help working families and youth struggling financially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new state law that allows minors to apply for and receive employment certificates online.
Stuart Highlights Extended ID Renewals by the Secretary of State
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is informing residents that the Secretary of State has extended the expiration dates for driver’s licenses and state ID cards to Jan. 1, 2022.
Vella Works to Provide Services to Community, Holds Mobile Driver Service Unit Event
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to bring helpful services to his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, hosted a Mobile Driver Service Unit event at his district office in Loves Park last weekend. At the event, attendees were able to receive services from the Secretary of State’s Office such as renewing or correcting their driver’s licenses.
Avelar Highlights $8 Million Expansion in Apprenticeship Programs for Illinois Residents
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – Continuing her support for local businesses and the workforce, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is encouraging local residents to look into the newly expanded Illinois Apprenticeship Program.
Hernandez and Zalewski to Host Free Community Shred Day
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez will be hosting a free community shredding event this Saturday, July 24, with state Rep. Michael Zalewski, D-Riverside.
Ness Highlights Expansion of Financial Assistance for Child Care Costs
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Alerting residents to improvements that will help working parents save their hard-earned dollars, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting a significant expansion of eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and reduced child care costs.
Slaughter Highlights Small Business Innovation and Research Week
CHICAGO – To assist small business owners in accessing critical resources and ensure they are set up for success, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Week.
Manley-Backed Legislation Providing Resources to Crime Victims Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to support survivors of crimes, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation that was recently signed into law by Gov. Pritzker to provide additional funds to victims of violent crimes and their families who incurred financial costs as a result of the crime.