Latest Updates:
LaPointe Supports Vote-by-Mail Expansion and Election Protection
CHICAGO – To help protect the health, safety and security of voters during the upcoming election, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, supported legislation to expand vote-by-mail ballots and provide increased safety protections for the 2020 general election.
Hernandez Backs Property Tax Relief for Homeowners, Late Fee Suspension
AURORA, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create financial hardships for families, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently backed a measure that would suspend late payment penalties on property taxes and create a one-year application deferral to renew senior, veteran and disability homestead exemptions.
Stuart Leads Effort to Ensure Safe Voting During Pandemic, Expands Vote by Mail
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure residents can safely make their voices heard this fall, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is leading an effort to expand vote by mail options and provide greater flexibility for polling places to offer senior-only hours and curbside voting.
Yednock Fights for Increased Access to Healthcare
OTTAWA, IL – In response to the increased need for medical care due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, voted to support legislation to expand access to health services.
Scherer Highlights Illinois Get Hired Employment Website
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur is highlighting the new Illinois Get Hired website for workers looking for employment – including those displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn – and for businesses looking to hire new employees.
Mason Supports Additional Funding for Public Health and COVID-19 Testing
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is applauding the legislature’s decision to allocate hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding to state and local health departments to expand coronavirus prevention efforts.
Didech Advocates for Voter Safety, Co-Sponsors Measure Expanding Voting Options
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, sponsored a measure, Senate Bill 1863, that seeks to expand access to voting and safeguard the public health as the state works to recover from the COVID-19 outbreak.
Manley-Backed Initiative to Allow Sale of Cocktails To-Go Signed by Governor
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To support restaurants and other businesses have been negatively impacted by temporary closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is applauding Gov. JB Pritzker’s move to sign a new law that will allow restaurants to sell alcohol for pickup and delivery orders.
Stuart Partners with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to Host Blood Drive
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to host a blood drive on Monday, June 29 from 3 to 7 p.m. at American Legion Post 365 in Collinsville.
Governor Signs Mussman-Backed Measure to Allow Sale of Cocktails To-Go
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help business owners that have suffered due to temporary closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported a measure to allow bars and restaurants to sell alcohol in delivery and pickup orders.
Manley Prioritizes Fight for Affordable Health Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her continued work to build a stronger Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently supported an initiative to expand telehealth services and explore potential solutions to make health insurance more affordable for local families.
Mason Applauds Vote-by-Mail Expansion
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sharing her support for Senate Bill 1863, a measure that increases access to mail-in ballots for this year’s general election. The legislation was drafted in anticipation of a potential spike in COVID-19 cases this fall that could impede residents’ ability to safely vote in person.
Hernandez Responds to Murder of George Floyd, Invites Community to Facebook Live Discussion on Racism
AURORA, Ill. – State rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, released the following statement Friday:
Ford Encourages Governor to Hold Moment of Silence against Hate and Racism
CHICAGO – With residents across the state coming together to stand against racism and police brutality, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to lower the state’s flags and to call for an 8 minute and 46 second moment of silence against hate and racism.
Yednock Works to Protect Essential Workers from Physical Attacks
OTTAWA, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting the passage of Senate Bill 471, a new law that places stricter penalties on individuals who physically attack essential workers at places like grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations.
Delgado Supports Property Tax Relief for Homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to economic complications caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, worked to provide immediate property tax relief for homeowners facing financial challenges.
Rep. Walker, Sen. Gillespie’s Offices to Reopen June 8 for Appointments
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The constituent service offices of state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, will reopen for appointments on Monday, June 8.
Mason Supports Bill to Protect Essential Workers from Physical Attacks
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is applauding the passage of Senate Bill 471, a measure to impose stricter penalties on individuals who assault front-line employees at places like grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations.