Latest Updates:
Manley Urges Governor to Sign Initiative Expanding Mental Health Coverage
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Legislation recently passed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, to make mental health care resources more accessible will now head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk to be signed into law.
Mason Passes Bill to Reduce School Food Surpluses and Combat Hunger
GURNEE, Ill. – Excess food at K-12 schools would be used to fight food insecurity under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that passed out of the legislature last month. The measure now goes to the governor for final approval.
Ford Backs Elected CPS School Board, Encourages Use of Task Force to Properly Implement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Wednesday’s passage of a proposal to create an elected Chicago Public Schools board, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is encouraging the use of a task force to ensure that the voices of students, parents and teachers are properly heard as the new system is implemented.
Manley Breaks Ground for New Dog Park
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to provide new resources to her constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined Romeoville officials in a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a new dog park in Romeoville.
Stuart to Hold I-Cash Event with Illinois Treasurer’s Office
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – To reunite residents and businesses with money that is rightfully theirs, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and the Illinois treasurer’s office are hosting a drop-in I-Cash event in Caseyville next week. The event will be on Wednesday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Caseyville Public Library.
Buckner Backs Accountable, Elected School Board for Chicago Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be led by an accountable, elected school board under legislation passed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, transitioning CPS from an appointed school board to one that answers to parents and taxpayers.
Yang Rohr, Ellman to Host Virtual Town Hall Event, Provide Legislative Updates
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is partnering with state Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, for a town hall meeting on Monday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom to discuss updates from the 2021 Legislative Session.
Ness Highlights Funeral Cost Assistance Program
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – To ease the financial burden felt by families during the pandemic, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting federal assistance available to help families cover the final expenses of loved ones lost to COVID-19.
Vella Highlights COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is raising awareness on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Funeral Assistance Program, which provides financial assistance for funeral costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kifowit-Backed Measure Will Lower the Fees on Trailers
AURORA, Ill. – In response to constituent concerns about the increased cost of trailer fees, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, co-sponsored legislation to lower the annual registration fee on trailers to help residents save money.
Mason-Supported Bill to Gather Data on College Sexual Assaults Passes Both Chambers
GURNEE, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to conduct surveys about sexual misconduct on college campuses passed out of the General Assembly last month. If signed into law, the measure will give the public a better understanding of the climate around sexual assaults at colleges and universities.
Ness Joins Bipartisan Effort to Lower Excessive Vehicle Trailer Registration Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is working to reverse the increase in license plate fees for small trailers, having supported legislation that would reduce the annual registration fee from $118 to $36.
Stuart-Backed Ethics Reform Package Advances in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently helped pass a sweeping ethics reform measure that increases transparency around lobbying and cracks down on corruption in state government.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Calls for Religious Diversity in History Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students would learn about the historical contributions of members of different religious groups under legislation that state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently voted to approve.
Hernandez to Host HIV Testing Clinic in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of National HIV Testing Day, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is partnering with local health care providers to bring a free HIV testing clinic to residents in Aurora.
Yang Rohr to Host June ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Event
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly ‘Coffee and Conversation’ event on Saturday, June 26 on Zoom. She is inviting residents from Naperville and Warrenville to discuss key local issues and to share ideas and information about her legislative agenda.
Speaker Welch Hires New Chief of Staff, Continues Commitment to New Era of Leadership
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, after the completion of his first legislative session, Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch announced he has promoted Tiffany Moy to be his new Chief of Staff. Moy has served as the Issues Development Director since January and was the unit’s Deputy Director prior to that. In addition to having strong experience managing a wide range of people and functions, Moy brings the necessary institutional knowledge to help the Speaker operationalize a new leadership ethos within the Illinois House of Representatives. As Moy is also the first person of color in this position, this selection represents Speaker Welch’s continued commitment to uplift a new generation of leadership that reflects the diversity of our state.
Yednock Appointed to Illinois’ Veterans Advisory Council
OTTAWA, Ill. – To ensure veterans are receiving proper resources, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, has been appointed to the Illinois Veterans Advisory Council (IVAC).