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Vella Introduces Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to help facilitate economic growth, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation that would cut license fees for businesses owned by veterans. “With all that veterans have done for our country, the least we can do...
Yednock Highlights Local Recipients of Illinois Community Development Block Grants
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to inform local governments about offered grant opportunities, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is recognizing Ottawa, Marseilles and Ladd for receiving over $1.5 million in grant money for local public infrastructure improvements.
Manley Promotes Scholarship Opportunity for Women
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local women to apply for the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) Scholarship, which will help cover the cost of college for 10 Illinois women.
Crespo to Partner with Legal Aid Chicago for Virtual Expungement Clinic
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working with Legal Aid Chicago to host a free, virtual expungement clinic on Monday, April 12 at 10 a.m. on Facebook Live for local residents looking to clear their record.
Stuart, Crowe to Host Free Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, are teaming up to host a free paper shredding and electronics recycling event on Saturday, April 24 from 9 a.m. to noon in the teacher parking lot at Edwardsville High School, located at 6161 Center Grove Rd.
Manley-Backed Bill to Crack Down on Unethical Pet Shop Practices
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In an effort to protect both pet owners and pets, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is pushing legislation that would prohibit pet shops from offering loans or installment contracts when attempting to sell pets.
Vella Pushes for Child Care Expansion Grants
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is supporting legislation that would increase accessibility to affordable child care.
Yang Rohr Highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month, and state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is recognizing the importance of providing adequate childcare for working families. Yang Rohr has always been passionate about working with children even prior to her role as state representative. She served as a school board member and is a proud mother of three.
Mason Fights to Strengthen Mental Health Care for First Responders
GURNEE, Ill. – Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel would have greater access to behavioral health care under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee that would guarantee mental health care as a right of all first responders.
Vella Highlights College Scholarship Opportunity for Women
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is promoting the Conference of Women Legislators (COWL) Scholarship, which will help cover the cost of college for 10 Illinois women.
Guerrero-Cuellar Highlights Saturday’s Southwest Chicago Redistricting Committee Hearing
CHICAGO – State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by highlighting a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee of Berwyn/Cicero, which was held Saturday, April 3, 2021.
Hirschauer-Backed Voting Bill to Strengthen Ballot Access Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Measures initially put in place to expand voting access during the pandemic will become permanent in Illinois under a new state law supported by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Stuart to Host Virtual Coffee Hour
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a virtual “Coffee with Katie” on Saturday, April 10 from 10 to 11 a.m. to discuss her work in Springfield and answer questions from residents about state and local issues.
Jones Encourages South Cook County Residents to Provide Input on Redistricting
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the South Cook County area on April 8 at 10 a.m.
Slaughter Brings Redistricting Committee to Southern Cook County Area to Hear Local Input
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is working to make local voices heard in Illinois’ redistricting process by bringing a virtual public hearing of the House Redistricting Committee to the southern Cook County area on Friday, April 8 at 10 a.m.
Hirschauer Bill Would Help Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities Access State Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Parents of students with special needs would receive additional information about state programs for which their child may be eligible under legislation introduced by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Mason Invites Community to Share Input on Redistricting at Local Hearing
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting area residents and organizations to provide testimony to the House Redistricting Committee during its virtual Lake County hearing at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
Stuart Bill Goes After Costly Student Loans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking a step to tackle the student debt crisis, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring legislation that would help students make more informed choices about the loans they take out to pay for college, as well as establish new accountability measures for private loan companies.