Latest Updates:
Hernandez Hears Community Concerns on Systemic Racism
AURORA, Ill. – As an effort to provide a space where all community voices can be heard, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently held a virtual social justice advisory committee meeting on her Facebook page where she discussed issues surrounding police brutality, police reform and systemic racism.
Walsh Tollway Legislation Sent to Governor
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D – Joliet, passed legislation which would give municipalities and other local jurisdictions more control and discretion over imposing tolls on public roadways. The bill is now awaiting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.
Mussman Encourages Community to Nominate Local Seniors for Hall of Fame Awards
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To honor the meaningful contributions of local seniors, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging residents to nominate a senior they know for the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards....
Kifowit Appointed to the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission
AURORA, Ill. – As the state continues its process to safely reopen its private and public sectors, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission to provide insight on how to further reopen local and regional economies.
Buckner Prioritizes Affordable Health Care
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago is fighting to build a stronger Illinois by supporting an initiative to explore potential solutions to make health insurance more affordable.
Yednock-Backed Measure to Allow Sale of Cocktails To-Go Signed Into Law
OTTAWA, IL – To help business owners that have suffered due to temporary closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, recently supported a measure to allow restaurants and bars to sell pre-mixed alcoholic beverages in pickup orders and delivery.
Walker Celebrates Juneteenth, Calls on Residents to Reflect on Ways to Combat Racism
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – This Friday, Juneteenth, celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, and state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to take personal steps to fight racism and unjust behavior.
Hernandez Celebrates Juneteenth, Encourages Locals to Shop at Black-Owned Businesses
AURORA, Ill. – In celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging local community members to support Black-owned businesses in the district that day.
Ford Celebrates Juneteenth, Thanks Governor for Lowering State Flags in Recognition
CHICAGO – Friday marks the annual celebration of Juneteenth, and state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is asking residents to take a moment to remember those who have been lost to racist violence.
Tarver Highlights Get Hired Illinois Website for Jobseekers
CHICAGO – As many workers statewide have been laid off or furloughed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is encouraging jobseekers and employers to utilize the state’s new Get Hired Illinois in their searches for new opportunities and employees.
Manley Highlights Senior Hall of Fame Awards, Encourages Local Nominations
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To celebrate the contributions of our older neighbors, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging area residents to nominate a senior they know for the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards.
Manley Shares Free Job Training Resources for Laid Off Workers
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help those that have been laid off recently, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a new free job training resource for Illinoisans who have been furloughed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
LaPointe Pushes for Affordable Healthcare, Backs Health Insurance Research
CHICAGO – During this past session, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, backed a new piece of legislation that seeks to make health care more affordable for Illinois residents.
Walker Encourages Job Seekers and Employers to Check Out Get Hired Illinois
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting Get Hired Illinois, an online state resource that seeks to connect employers looking for workers and workers looking for jobs.
Mason Highlights Child Care Grant Program
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging licensed child care providers that have suffered financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for the state’s newly-created Child Care Restoration Grant program.
Stuart-Backed Measure Allowing Sale of To-Go Cocktails Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Restaurant and bar owners hurt by COVID-19 closures will be allowed to sell premade cocktails for pickup and delivery under legislation supported by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and recently signed into law.
Crespo Calls on Gov. Pritzker to Increase Maximum Capacity for Meetings and Events
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – As Illinois begins to reopen amid decreases in COVID-19 cases, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to consider recommendations from hospitality industry stakeholders to increase the capacity for meetings and events.
Stuart Backs Measure to Improve Health Care Affordablity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State agencies responsible for regulating insurance and health care would be required to take additional steps to make health insurance more affordable under legislation supported by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.