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Ness Highlights Infrastructure Improvement Projects Commencing in McHenry County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting multiple road improvement projects in McHenry County that are underway.
Avelar Draws Attention to Available Resources for National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To raise attention about disparities in mental health care and help local residents access mental health resources, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is recognizing July as National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Allowing Student Athlete Endorsement Deals Now Law
CHICAGO – Under a new Illinois law sponsored by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, college athletes are finally able to make endorsement deals with companies and profit from their talents.
Stuart to Hold Monthly Evening Office Hours
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To accommodate working families’ busy schedules, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be extending walk-in hours at her constituent service office until 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 20. She plans to continue this practice at least once a month to help residents access state services outside traditional business hours.
Didech Legislation to Shed Light on Politicians’ True Compensation Signed Into Law
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Legislation passed by state Rep. Daniel Didech (D – Buffalo Grove) to increase transparency within county government was recently signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. House Bill 56, now signed into law as Public Act 102-0048, will ensure that taxpayers are informed about stipends paid to countywide office holders, like Sheriffs, Treasurers, and Clerks. Under this new law, county boards must now include a list of all stipends paid to countywide elected officials in its ordinance setting the compensation for those individuals.
Vella-Backed Legislation Expanding Crime Victim Compensation Program Signed into Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support those who have been affected by crimes, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass legislation that was recently signed into law by Gov. Pritzker that expands the Crime Victim’s Compensation (CVC) Program, which provides funds to victims of violent crimes and their families that incurred financial costs as a result of the crime.
Yang Rohr Highlights ID Renewal Extensions Offered by the Secretary of State
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is informing residents of news from the Secretary of State’s Office that driver’s licenses and state ID card expiration dates have been extended.
Yang Rohr Highlights Park and Recreation Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – For National Park and Recreation month this July, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the important social and environmental benefits of natural spaces, parks and recreational areas.
Yednock Highlights Local State Parks, Encourages Residents to Visit State Parks this Summer
OTTAWA, Ill. – To celebrate National Park and Recreation month and bring attention to two local state parks, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is encouraging residents to visit Illinois state parks this summer.
Avelar Celebrates Park and Recreation Month, Encourages Residents to Visit Illinois State Parks
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To celebrate Park and Recreation month, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is encouraging residents to get outdoors and visit Illinois state parks this summer.
Hernandez Applauds Expansion of Medicaid to Undocumented Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new Medicaid expansion bill into law that includes a measure for increased Medicaid services to undocumented patients of organ transplants.
Speaker Welch’s Statement On S&P’s Ratings Upgrade
“For the first time in decades, Illinois has received not one, but two bond rating upgrades. I am incredibly proud of our state’s responsible financial choices that continue to improve our fiscal standing, as well as put hardworking Illinoisans and their families first. These are the types of positive changes you see when government leadership is truly working for the people they represent.”
Hoffman Highlights Construction Careers Training Program Through SWIC and IDOT
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Continuing his work to promote technical education and increase opportunities for women and minority participation in the trades, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) offered through Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) with funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
Vella Kicks Off “Dave-on-Duty” Business Tour, Visits Local Manufacturing Plant
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To begin his “Dave-on-Duty” business tour in which he will be visiting local businesses around his district, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, met with the President of Midwest Packaging Container, Inc, a manufacturing plant located in Machesney Park.
Mason-Backed Bill Supports Developmentally Disabled Workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Developmentally disabled adults in group homes would be able to keep more of the money they earn from employment under a measure supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Supports Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that allows developmentally disabled individuals who live in group homes to retain more of the money they make from employment.
Ford Emphasizes Need for Trade School in Chicago
CHICAGO – As President Joe Biden visited Illinois Wednesday to discuss his American Families Plan, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined community leaders to call for federal investment in Chicago’s workforce to create a new trade school.
Yang Rohr Backs Measure to Expand Voter Access, Improve Election Security
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that all voters can make their voices heard, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, recently passed a robust elections reform package to make voting more accessible in Illinois.