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Rep. Syed Measure Prohibiting Price Gouging of Prescription Drugs Goes into Effect
PALATINE, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, which enforces serious financial penalties on big pharmaceutical corporations that jack up the costs of prescription drugs, is now in effect.
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Delgado Introduces Bill Bringing Greater Transparency to Work Eligibility Verification Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is fighting to strengthen the rights of workers by introducing legislation that brings greater transparency and efficiency to the work eligibility verification process known as E-Verify.
![Scherer Welcomes Investment in Macon County’s Outdoors](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
Scherer Welcomes Investment in Macon County’s Outdoors
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue, D-Decatur, is applauding Macon County’s receipt of nearly $3.7 million dollars from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to transform Scovill Golf Course Clubhouse and renovate the Macon County Conservation District.
![Hoffman Highlights Smart Start Effort to Eliminate Preschool Deserts](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
Hoffman Highlights Smart Start Effort to Eliminate Preschool Deserts
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is applauding the initial results of Smart Start, a comprehensive plan to build out Illinois’ early childhood education system, expand access to affordable childcare and ensure children have the support they need to succeed.
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Entra en vigor la innovadora legislación impulsada por Jiménez que mejora las ayudas a la vivienda.
CHICAGO — Las familias se beneficiarán de los estándares más transparentes para la asistencia de la vivienda por una nueva ley de la representante estatal Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago. Jimenez aplaude la implementación de la nueva ley en el evento Victory Celebration del grupo Chicago Coalition for Homelessness.
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Groundbreaking Legislation Championed by Jimenez Enhancing Housing Support Comes Into Effect
CHICAGO — Families will benefit from more transparent standards for housing assistance under a new law now in effect from state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago. Jiménez applauded implementation of the new law at the Chicago Coalition for Homelessness’ annual Victory Celebration this week.
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Syed Introduces New Measure to Cut Prescription Drug Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, is continuing her work to reduce the price of prescription drugs with a new measure she introduced Wednesday creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board empowered to review prices of certain drugs and block price increases that would gouge patients.
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Manley Highlights Local Scholarship Opportunity
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to help ensure that local students have the opportunity to access a higher education, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging high school seniors who reside in Plainfield Township to take advantage of the Plainfield Township Youth Excellence Scholarship.
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Hoffman Applauds Wieland’s East Alton Modernization Project
EAST ALTON, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is touting the economic outlook for the Metro East as Wieland North America announced a $500 million commitment to modernize its East Alton facility and support local jobs.
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Jiménez Encourages Families Take Advantage of Energy Bill Support with LIHEAP Event
CHICAGO — As energy bills continue to rise in the face of frigid winter temperatures, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is partnering with area organizations to inform families on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alfred Nobel Dual Language School at 4127 W. Hirsch St.
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Manley Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Continues Efforts to Support Survivors
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to raise awareness of human trafficking and the dangers it poses to Illinoisians, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
![DeLuca Plan would Ramp Up LGDF Money for Communities, Better Support Local Services](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/DeLuca.jpg)
DeLuca Plan would Ramp Up LGDF Money for Communities, Better Support Local Services
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – Emphasizing the impact the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) has on essential community services, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has introduced a plan to increase the percentage of tax revenue municipalities receive under LGDF over the next six years.
![Rep. Mary Gill Highlights Legislative Agenda for Upcoming Session](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gill.jpg)
Rep. Mary Gill Highlights Legislative Agenda for Upcoming Session
CHICAGO – As lawmakers return to Springfield, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is working on legislation that will expand access to lifesaving medication and protect victims of car theft.
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Manley Highlights Cold Weather Safety Tips
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – With temperatures expected to drop to potentially dangerous levels over the next few days, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a variety of tips for residents to use to prepare for cold weather conditions.
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Local Elected Officials Invite Residents to Unpack the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Jan. 20
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will welcome 988 call takers and behavioral health experts to explain the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its impact at an in-person and virtual event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Friendship Community Place, located at 5150 Northwest Highway in Chicago.
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Rep. Mary Gill Seeks to Preserve LSCs Right to Decide on Police Protection
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is introducing legislation to ensure that Chicago Local School Councils (LSC) maintain the authority to decide if Chicago Police officers are assigned to their schools.
![Scherer Welcomes Investment in Macon County’s Outdoors](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
New Scherer-Backed Law Protects Workers from Abusive Anti-Labor Tactics
DECATUR, Ill. – Workers will be better protected under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, in response to the outbreak of disruptive anti-worker tactics during labor protests and rallies across the country.
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Manley-Backed Law Providing Paid Leave to All Illinois Workers Takes Effect
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is alerting workers that the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” is in effect across Illinois since Jan. 1 of this year, requiring all employers in Illinois to provide their employees with up to 5 paid days off per year.