Latest Updates:
Manley Highlights Road Safety, Launch of New Insurance Verification System
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Ahead of the launch of the Illinois Secretary of State’s new Illinois Insurance Verification System (ILIVS), state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is promoting road safety and urging drivers to verify they are insured.
Yednock Backs Amendment to Protect Workers’ Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect and strengthen workers’ rights, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, sponsored a constitutional amendment to protect employees’ rights to collectively bargain in the state of Illinois.
Stuart to Host Satellite Office Hours in Granite City
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – To provide a more accessible setting for Granite City residents to receive assistance with state services, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be holding satellite office hours at the Granite City – City Hall on Thursday, June 24 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Mason-Backed Bill to Study Carbon Capture Technologies Passes Both Chambers
GURNEE, Ill. – A measure supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to increase research of carbon capture technologies passed out of the legislature last week and now goes to Gov. J.B. Pritzker to be signed into law.
Slaughter Hosts PPE and Vaccine Distribution Event
CHICAGO – To boost lagging vaccination rates, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently partnered with Bullying Prevention and Awareness 365, Shoop Elementary School and the Chicago Department of Health to host a PPE giveaway and vaccine distribution clinic.
Hernandez Helps Pass Bipartisan Ethics Reform Package
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committing to her promise to crack down on corruption in state government, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, supported a robust ethics reform package this past Spring session, having received overwhelming bipartisan support.
Kifowit Passes Legislation to Create the Veterans Service-Related Ailments Task Force
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing to protect Illinois Veterans, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has passed legislation to create the Veterans Service-Related Ailments Task Force to work along the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) to find new, efficient ways to help the IDVA advocate for Veterans so they can receive world-class healthcare.
Avelar Highlights Illinois Court Help Service
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is drawing attention to Illinois Court Help, a new service launched by state courts to help residents become more informed and prepared for court appearances.
Slaughter Supports Balanced Budget, Criminal Justice Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the Illinois House of Representatives’ spring legislative session:
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.