Latest Updates:
Mason Warns Against Coronavirus Vaccine Scams
GURNEE, Ill. – Following the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of two COVID-19 vaccines, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents to stay vigilant for vaccine-related scams.
Mason Highlights School Habitat Grants
GURNEE, Ill. – To encourage environmental education in schools, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant. The program was created to teach students about the importance of wildlife preservation by awarding funds to schools that create gardens using native Illinois plants.
Stuart-Backed Insulin Price Cap to Take Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To make lifesaving medication more affordable for diabetic Illinoisans, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported a new measure to cap patients’ out-of-pocket insulin costs at $100 for a 30-day supply. The new state law takes effect on Jan. 1.
Mussman Highlights Tollway Relief Program
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To provide residents with financial relief from toll violations, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is alerting residents to the upcoming deadline for the Tollway Relief Program, which expires at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Gordon-Booth Secures Health and Safety Resources for Peoria Public Schools and Wraparound Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, announced that she has helped the Peoria Public Schools (PPS) secure nearly $200,000 in state funding for personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect against the COVID-19 virus. The grant funding also includes funding for the food pantry at the PPS Wraparound Center.
Mason Highlights Driver Services Updates
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents of several coronavirus-related changes to state driver services, including temporarily closing all Department of Motor Vehicle facilities until Jan. 5 and extending expiring state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards until June 1.
Mussman Urges Safe Driving Practices, Highlights Impaired Driving Prevention Month
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To promote the safety of residents on Illinois roadways, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting Impaired Driving Prevention Month by urging drivers to exercise caution before getting behind the wheel of a car.
Mason Shares Lake County Contact-Tracing Employment Opportunity
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting the Lake County Health Department’s COVID-19 case investigator job openings and urging local residents to apply. The positions are part of the county’s contact-tracing program, which identifies and alerts individuals who have interacted with someone who has recently tested positive for the coronavirus.
Didech Asks Neighbors for Legislative Ideas
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Looking ahead to the 102nd General Assembly, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is encouraging constituents to submit their ideas for legislation that could help address local issues.
Stuart Seeks New Legislative Ideas from Residents
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In preparation for a new legislative session beginning in mid-January, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting residents to share their ideas for new state laws or improvements to existing ones.
Mason Seeks Legislation Requests From Residents
GURNEE, Ill. – Ahead of the General Assembly’s spring legislative session, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging constituents to share bill ideas with her.
Stuart Promotes Conservation Achievement Scholarship Program
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the application opening for the Illinois Conservation Foundation’s (ICF) 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarship, an opportunity available to high school seniors who have shown a dedication to the conservation of Illinois’ natural resources.
Mason Invites Children with Disabilities to Zoom with Santa
GURNEE, Ill. – To support young people with disabilities, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is hosting a Sensory-Friendly Santa Zoom from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Slaughter Highlights Attorney General’s 2020 Safe Shopping Guide Ahead of Winter Holidays
CHICAGO – As the holiday season approaches, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging parents and all those shopping for gifts for children this year to review the Illinois Attorney General’s annual Safe Shopping Guide.
Rep. Sonya Harper Elected Chair of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus
CHICAGO – Echoing her career work fighting for Black families and disadvantaged communities, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, was elected Joint Caucus Chair for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC).
Stuart Highlights Impaired Driving Awareness Month
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In the midst of this year’s holiday season, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is recognizing Impaired Driving Awareness Month by encouraging residents to proactively make plans on how to safely travel if they plan on drinking.
Crespo, Koehler Call for Claw Back of Managed Care Profits to Aid Health Care Services Strained by Financial Uncertainty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to decreased utilization of health care services through managed care organizations (MCO’s) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, state House Assistant Majority Leader Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, and state Senate Assistant Majority Leader Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, filed legislation today to claw back excess profits and reallocate funding to critical health care services.
Scherer Reminds Residents of Healthcare Open Enrollment Deadline
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local residents to sign up for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ahead of the Dec. 15 deadline for health insurance coverage starting on Jan. 1, 2021.