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Mussman Announces New Office Location, Hosts Office Open House
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is inviting area residents to join her for an open house at her new office location.
Ortiz Introduces Measure Pushing for ‘Medicaid for All’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is laying the groundwork for a state health care for all program, introducing legislation to study the feasibility of creating a Medicaid buy-in program. Ortiz’s push for Medicaid for All which would allow Illinois working families the ability to purchase affordable health care plans through Medicaid rather than relying solely on the options offered by private insurance companies.
Ortiz Cracks Down on Red Light Cameras
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of recent corruption scandals regarding red light cameras, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is championing legislation that would prohibit units of local government from relying on them as way to raise revenue.
Delgado Introduces Anti-Corruption Package, Rejects Status Quo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, introduced a package of legislation which prohibits elected officials from holding office while working as lobbyists; establishes a “cooling off period” before former lawmakers can become lobbyists; and empowers the Legislative Inspector General with true independence to hold misconduct accountable.
Mason Hears Constituent Concerns at Legislative Forum
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, hosted her Legislative Forum to discuss public policy ideas with residents at the Warren-Newport Public Library in Gurnee on Wednesday. “During the forum, I heard feedback on a wide range of state and local issues, but...
Yednock Cosponsors Legislation to form Domestic Violence Task Force in Illinois
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring legislation to establish a Domestic Violence Task Force to conduct a comprehensive study of current domestic violence laws in Illinois and look for ways to reform and create additional protections for victims of violence.
Slaughter Invites Local Residents to a Black History Month Celebration
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with 21st Ward Alderman Howard B. Brookins, Jr. and several local community partners to host a Black History Month celebration on Saturday, Feb. 22 from noon until 2:00 p.m. at Woodson Regional Library, located at 9525 S. Halsted in Chicago.
Stuart to Hold Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – To protect seniors from identity theft and predatory scams, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar. The seminar will be on Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Caseyville Public Library, located at 419 S. 2nd St. in Caseyville.
Stuart to Host Small Business Workshop
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To promote entrepreneurship and economic development throughout the Metro East, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a seminar on Starting a Small Business in Illinois on Monday, Feb. 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Morris University Center at Southern Illinois University.
Mason Takes Stand Against Child Emotional Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Children experiencing emotional abuse from a parent or guardian would be protected under state law through legislation being championed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Manley Leads Charge for Ethics Reform in State Government, Lobbying
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To increase transparency and accountability among government officials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is leading an effort to pass a package of legislative reforms to improve and strengthen ethics rules and crack down on lobbying practices.
Hernandez Honors Victims of Henry Pratt Shooting, Calls for Stronger Gun Safety Measures
AURORA, Ill. – In remembrance of the victims of the Henry Pratt Company warehouse shooting in 2019, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following statement:
Walker Takes a Stand Against Corruption, Supports No Work No Pay
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – In order to promote government transparency and ethical representation, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is supporting legislation that would end the practice of paying legislators for a full month of work, regardless of when they resign.
Walker, Gillespie to Host Workshop with Women Employed on Pay Equity, Skill Building
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To better help women navigate a new state law addressing pay equity, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, are teaming up with Women Employed, a nonprofit working to expand educational and employment opportunities for all women, to host a Women’s Skill Building Workshop on Feb. 20 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Library, located at 10 S. Emerson St.
Slaughter-Backed Measure to Cap Insulin Prices Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Thanks to a new law that was supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, the cost of insulin will be capped at $100 per month for Illinois patients.
Mussman Backs Bipartisan measure to Ban Red Light Cameras
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Committing to reforming the ways that local governments operate, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting bipartisan legislation that would ban the usage of red-light cameras in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Madison, McHenry, St. Clair, and Will counties.
Jones-Backed Grants Provide Property Tax Relief to 20 South Suburban Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taxpayers in 20 south suburban communities will receive property tax relief under a measure passed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, which provides $26 million for local schools in order to reduce skyrocketing property taxes.
LaPointe Supports Domestic Violence Task Force
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to create the Domestic Violence Task Force to conduct a comprehensive study of current domestic violence laws in Illinois and look for ways to improve protections for victims of violence.