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Latino Caucus Responds to Illegitimate Lawsuit Attempting to Erode Civil Rights of Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the illegitimate lawsuit by four county sheriffs who are defending the extrajudicial detention of immigrants that allows some of these interests to benefit from lucrative contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):
Kifowit to Host an Area Road Construction Update for March Third Thursday Event
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting residents to receive an update about local road construction projects on Thursday, March 19 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Aurora Library Eola Branch, located at 555 S. Eola Rd. in Aurora.
Kifowit Announces March “Coffee with Kifowit” Schedule
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to be as accessible and open as possible, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has announced the dates, locations and times for her “Coffee with Kifowit” events through the month of March.
Mason Celebrates National Read Across America Day at North Elementary School
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – In recognition of National Read Across America Day, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, joined the Women’s Leadership Council of United Way Lake County to read with bilingual preschool students at North Elementary School in Waukegan on Monday, March 2.
Mussman Backs Ban on Styrofoam
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for environmental health, state. Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is backing a measure that would reduce the usage of polystyrene foam, or Styrofoam, as food packaging.
Rep. Walker Hosts Local Imam in Springfield for House Invocation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently hosted local Imam Nazir Chahin of the Islamic Society of the Northwest Suburbs (ISNS) to perform the invocation for the House of Representatives in Springfield.
Hoffman Bill Authorizing New Armed Forces License Plates Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed legislation this week authorizing the Secretary of State to award new “Defense Superior Service Medal” license plates for veterans who earned the medal in Illinois.
LaPointe Advocates for Increased Awareness and Prevention of Youth Suicide
CHICAGO – Advocating for increased suicide awareness and prevention in Illinois schools, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation to provide specific protections for students who are considered to be at an elevated risk of suicide.
Manley Continues Support for Survivors, Backs Initiative to Create Domestic Violence Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To facilitate discussions on ways to better support and protect survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring a new initiative to create the Domestic Violence Task Force.
Kifowit Hosts Lunch Discussion on Caring for the Aging Brain
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting residents to her quarterly Lunch and Learn event on caring for the aging brain on Wednesday, March 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oswego Library – Montgomery Branch, located at 1111 Reading Dr. in Montgomery.
Mussman Introduces Initiative to Prevent Age Discrimination in Job Interview Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address and prevent age discrimination in job interview processes, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently introduced a new measure to prohibit employers from asking applicants for their college graduation date or other age-identifiable information on an application or in an initial job interview.
Buckner Works to Ban Forced Isolation in Schools
CHICAGO – Illinois school districts would be prohibited from using isolated seclusion as a student discipline practice under legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago.
Mason Works to Clean Up Lake County, Introduces Legislation to Curb Anhydrous Ammonia Spills
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a Beach Park anhydrous ammonia spill last April which left over 40 people sickened, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, has introduced legislation that would work to limit leaks of anhydrous ammonia across the state.
Stuart Welcomes Edwardsville State Champion Cheerleaders to Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To recognize the Lincoln Middle School cheer team’s recent state championship win, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, welcomed the team to the state Capitol on Tuesday to celebrate their accomplishments.
Walker Responds to Coronavirus in Arlington Heights, Encourages Healthy Habits
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – With news that one of Illinois’ latest coronavirus patients is being treated at Northwest Community Hospital (NCH) in Arlington Heights, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to focus on habits to stay healthy.
Yednock Introduces Legislation to Honor Fallen Vietnam Soldiers in Marseilles
MARSEILLES, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring legislation to commemorate the lives and sacrifice of two fallen Vietnam soldiers by dedicating sections of highways in Marseilles in their memory.
Mason Introduces Veterans Bill of Rights Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Veterans and returning military members would have better access to health care, employment and other services and opportunities under proposed legislation from state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. To expand on this legislation, Mason will address efforts to establish a Veterans’ Bill of Rights and its intended impact at Mission BBQ located at 6430 Grand Ave. #101 in Gurnee on Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m.
Buckner Creates Task Force to Address Violence Against Chicago Women and Girls
CHICAGO – New legislation by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, aims to address violence against women by creating a Missing and Murdered Chicago Women Task Force. This task force would analyze rates of violence, underlying societal factors, and current institutional responses to create effective policy solutions to better address violence against women and girls in Chicago.