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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.
Mason Calls for Justice for George Floyd
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, released the following statement Tuesday:
Stuart Backs Property Tax Relief for Homeowners, Late Fee Suspension
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, worked to deliver immediate property tax relief for homeowners by supporting a plan to suspend late payment penalties and tax sales and to allow a one-year reapplication deferral on all senior, veteran and disabled homeowner exemptions.
LaPointe Promotes Illinois Get Hired Website during COVID-19
CHICAGO – Working to address unemployment, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting the state’s new Illinois Get Hired website to help residents find work during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Latino Caucus Responds to Murder of George Floyd
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police:
Mason Votes for Immediate Property Tax Relief
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is working to bring property tax relief to homeowners, having recently supported a measure that would suspend late payment penalties on property taxes, as well as grant one-year deferrals on all senior, veteran and disabled homeowner exemptions.
Buckner Encourages Students to Apply for Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is encouraging incoming and current college students to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) Scholarship, the deadline for which has been extended to June 4 due to COVID-19. The scholarship is meant to provide educational resources and financial opportunities for African-American students throughout Illinois and has successfully awarded over $750,000 in educational support since its inception in 2005.
Pappas Fights for Affordable Health Care, Supports Health Insurance Research
BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – This past session, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, supported a measure that seeks to explore potential solutions to make health insurance more affordable for Illinois residents.
Yednock Supports House Resolution Thanking First Responders, Frontline Workers
OTTAWA, Ill. – In an effort to highlight the sacrifices that our first responders, frontline workers, and essential employees make during this historic time, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, supported a resolution adopted by the Illinois House unanimously that commends all of those who have continued to work on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to keep communities running.
Hernandez Applauds Addition of Online Grocery Options for SNAP Recipients
AURORA, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create hardships for families, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting Illinois’ plan to enable 1.8 million Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to purchase food from participating grocery retailers online.