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Manley Backs Bills to Cut Costs, Uplift Seniors on Fixed Income
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As more and more Illinoisans face rising energy costs and strapped budgets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, supported a series of bills during the last week of fall session aimed to alleviate egregious utility bill costs and expand a property tax relief program for older adults on fixed incomes.
Lilly-Supported Legislation Expands Property Tax Break for Seniors on Fixed Incomes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, worked to expand property tax benefits for seniors on fixed incomes to support their financial stability and help them age with dignity.
Andrade Passes ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, delivered transformational “clean slate” justice reforms, bringing together reformers, law enforcement, and business leaders to expand opportunity for employment, housing, and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Chung Backs Energy Expansion Package to Lower Utility Bills, Cut the Cost of Living
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, continued her effort to cut costs for working families by making smart investments in clean energy technology that will lower power bills in the long-term and create thousands of new good-paying jobs.
Jones Champions Legislation to Encourage Transparency Between Public Agencies
State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, championed legislation aimed at promoting transparency when state payments are reduced in order to pay debts owed to municipalities or public agencies.
Lisa Hernandez Lauds Expanded Funding to Local Libraries
Thanks to a new funding formula passed by the General Assembly, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is proud to announce that Cicero Public Library will receive almost $100,000 in new state funds through Library Equalization Aid Grants to help cover costs related to equipment upgrades, new materials and community programming.
TOMORROW: Hirschauer Hosts Property Tax Appeal Workshop
As reassessment notices start to roll out for residents in Cook County’s suburbs, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, will join Hanover Township, the Cook County Assessor’s Office and other elected officials to host a Property Tax Appeals Workshop this Thursday, November 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Faver Dias Backs Efforts to Reduce Home Energy Costs
State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, passed comprehensive legislation to ease rising energy costs for Illinois families, and reduce home energy bills both now and in the future.
Buckner Highlights Rollout of New Digital License and State ID Option
CHICAGO – Following his successful fight to deliver mobile identification options to Illinoisans, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is announcing that legislation he spearheaded will now enable residents to store their drivers’ licenses and state IDs on their phones using Apple Wallet.
Scherer Announces Free Laundry Program for Unhoused Springfield Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Springfield, announces that Molina Healthcare of Illinois is partnering with Clean Slate Advocates and All in One Laundry Center and Services
to provide free weekly laundry services for unhoused residents in Springfield.
Morris Supports Healthcare Bill Expanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
CHICAGO — State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, backed a bill that aims to relieve high mental health services costs by increasing coverage for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment for patients who receive treatment labeled as out-of-network.
Hernandez Passes ‘Clean Slate’ Bill, Expanding Career and Housing Opportunities
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, delivered transformational ‘clean slate’ justice reforms, bringing together reformers, law enforcement and business leaders to expand opportunity for employment, housing and education by creating an automatic sealing process for thousands of non-violent arrest records.
Stuart Commends Groundbreaking of Vivian’s Village Phase Two
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Last week, state Rep. Katie Stuart attended the groundbreaking of Phase Two of Vivian’s Village, an affordable housing development focused on expanding community health through stable housing, access to care and support services.
Mason Bill Taps Geothermal Energy to Lower Power Costs, Environmental Impact
GURNEE, Ill. – Illinois residents and property owners will be able to use geothermal energy systems for power—a more affordable, efficient, and environmentally-friendly power source—under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that was included in an energy omnibus bill (Senate Bill 25) passed Oct. 30.
Moeller Passes Legislation to Address Unaccountable Civil Immigration Enforcement
ELGIN, Ill. — State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, passed a sweeping civil rights and community-protection bill during the state’s fall legislative session that promises to safeguard immigrant families and bolster due process in the face of civil law enforcement actions unprecedented in scale and method.
Moeller Advances Major Initiatives Addressing Cost-of- Living Issues for Working Families and Older Adults, Reforming Transit, Protecting Due Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Affordable public transit, relief from rising costs, and new protections safeguarding Illinoisans’ due process rights were top priorities for state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, during a highly productive fall session focused on making life easier for working people and seniors.
DeLuca Measure Creates Path to Resolve Water Issue between Chicago Heights and Ford Heights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After years of delays, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, recently passed a plan to help collect nearly $2 million in unpaid water bills Ford Heights owes Chicago Heights.
Chung Hosts Blood Drive on December 1
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is hosting a blood drive with the Red Cross on Monday, Dec. 1. The drive will be at Bloomington VFW #454 on 1006 E Lincoln St. in Bloomington from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.