Latest Updates:
LaPointe’s Office, Northwest Side Organizations to Host Homeless Persons Memorial Service Jan. 16
CHICAGO – The office of state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will join Northwest Side organizations Tuesday to remember those lost prematurely due to homelessness and to encourage further action to prevent tragedies.
Manley Applauds Investment in School Libraries, Continues Efforts to Support Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting efforts by the Illinois Secretary of State to ensure that students have access to up-to-date educational materials by investing nearly $1.5 million in public school libraries across Illinois.
Gill to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, Jan. 20 in Palos Heights
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Residents can share their thoughts on state and local issues directly with state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, at her upcoming Coffee and Conversation stop on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts located at 12807 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.
Rep. Mason Measure Guaranteeing Renters’ Rights Takes Effect
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, put her support behind a measure to guarantee renters the right to pay landlords in cash, which went into effect just a few days ago.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Raises Awareness of Networking Event to Promote CEJA Grant Opportunities
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of a networking event held by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that will help organizations connect to Climate and Equitable Job Act (CEJA) funding opportunities.
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
Ammons Highlighting FAFSA Changes, Opportunities For More Student Aid
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Continuing her support for college students and their tuition needs, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, wants her community to know about a revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including streamlined access and heightened security measures.
Stuart Delivers Donated Winter Clothing, Supplies to Granite City Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, continued her support of area schools by delivering donations of winter clothing, food and other essentials contributed by local families to Granite City Community School District (CSD) #9.
Ammons, Champaign County Host Committee on Voter Access
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and the House Ethics & Elections Committee are hosting a hearing on voter access Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookens Administrative Center at 1776 E. Washington St. in Urbana.
Law Allowing Cash Rent Payments Takes Effect
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Renters are guaranteed additional flexibility in payment options under a new law passed by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, ensuring tenants have the option of paying in cash.
Manley Works to Help Support Young Readers, Highlights Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to ensure that students across Illinois have access to educational materials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the new partnership between Illinois and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails books to children ages 5 and under for free.
Canty to Hold ‘Weathering thru Winter’ Workshop to Promote Cold Weather Safety
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is joining Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton and representatives from Nicor and Commonwealth Edison to hold a ‘Weathering thru Winter’ workshop to promote cold weather safety on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Prospect Heights Public Library on 12 N. Elm Street in Prospect Heights.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Hosting Winter Coat Drive
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is continuing to combat the impacts of joblessness and homelessness by hosting a winter coat drive at her office on 1 E. Benton St., Suite 101 in Aurora.
Manley Hosts Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to give back this holiday season, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a donation drive to provide luggage to children in the foster care system.
State Law Reinforcing Marriage Equality to Take Effect
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and taking effect Jan. 1 enshrines marriage equality for all couples, defending same-sex unions in Illinois from right-wing attacks by out-of-state judges and politicians.
Scherer Welcomes Secretary of State Library Grant for Decatur and Springfield Public Schools
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is applauding new state funding to support books, educational materials, and programming for Decatur’s and Springfield’s public schools’ libraries.
Manley Continues Efforts to Create Jobs, Breaks Ground for New Casino in Joliet
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to celebrate the addition of a new job creator in the community, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Hollywood Casino at the Rock Run Collection property. The $185 million project is expected to bring nearly a thousand permanent and temporary jobs into the Joliet area as well as millions of dollars in new economic activity. In addition to the casino, the property is expected to have a variety of other shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities, marking a massive investment in the Joliet region that will provide a number of benefits to existing and new residents.