Latest Updates:
Mason Urges Residents to Follow Face Covering Guidance
GURNEE, Ill. – With face coverings now required in certain public spaces under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s most recent stay-at-home order, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents of the importance of abiding by the new guidelines.
Bristow, Stuart Call for Increased Funding to Help Local Health Departments Battle COVID-19
ALTON, Ill. – To help protect the health and wellness of Metro East communities and to ensure that local health departments are properly funded while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, state Reps. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are calling for increased funding for local health departments in downstate Illinois.
Stuart Highlights National Nurses Week, Advocates for Student Nurses Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – During National Nurses Week, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is thanking local nurses for their hard work in our community, and is advocating for nursing students whose education has been put on hold due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manley Alerts Residents to Price Gouging, Scams Amid COVID-19 Crisis
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In response to reports of businesses across the state raising prices on basic necessities during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is alerting residents to be cautious of scams, price gouging and other predatory practices.
LaPointe Highlights Payment Relief for Private Student Loan Borrowers
CHICAGO – To help provide financial relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is reminding residents about the expansion of payment relief available to individuals with privately managed student loans.
Walker Calls Attention to Free Wi-Fi Hotspots for Students
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – With students forced to learn from home, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting free public wi-fi locations where children can continue to participate in e-learning if reliable internet access is not available at home.
Welch Urges Residents to Follow Extended Stay At Home Order
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to save lives and continue to flatten the curve, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is updating residents and encouraging them to adhere to the stay at home order that was recently extended by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Manley Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Money-Saving Virtual Utility Bill Clinics
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To share tips that could potentially save homeowners money during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the free virtual utility bill clinic offered through the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB).
Hernandez Applauds Face-Covering Requirement for Essential Businesses
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is notifying residents of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s action to require all essential businesses to provide employees with cloth face-coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Yednock Highlights New Safety Protocols for Essential Businesses
OTTAWA, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa is highlighting the adjusted safety protocols for business and manufacturers that are reopening under the modified stay-at-home-order issued by the governor’s office.”
Yednock Highlights Wi-Fi Hotspots for Student E-Learning
OTTAWA, Ill. – As schools remain closed due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is encouraging local families to use the state’s new Wi-Fi hotspot map to find free wireless internet hotspots for e-learning and other needs.
Mussman Emphasizes Importance of Wearing Face Coverings in Public
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To highlight important information on ways that residents can help limit their exposure to and the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is urging residents to wear face masks or other coverings when in public places.
Hernandez Gives Updates on Extended Stay at Home Order, Urges Residents to Comply
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is providing updates regarding Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent announcement of an extended stay at home order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Slaughter Highlights Stay at Home Order Extension to May 30
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s recent executive order extending Illinois’ mandatory stay at home order through the end of May to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Latino Caucus: We Will Not Let Trump Extort Our Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s recent threats that he will withhold COVID-19 related economic relief from states that do not comply with his extreme anti-immigrant agenda:
LaPointe Advocates for the Arts, Promotes Arts for Illinois Relief Fund amid COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting the Arts for Illinois relief fund to provide financial support for Illinois artists during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Walker Promotes CDC Suggestions on Talking with Children about COVID-19
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – As the COVID-19 health situation provides new challenges for parents, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging families to check out recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how parents can talk with their children about the coronavirus.
Mason Encourages Residents to Make Flood Preparation Plans
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sharing emergency preparedness advice to help residents stay safe in the event of severe flooding.