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Stuart Promotes American Heart Month and Upcoming Health Fair
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – To call attention to public and community health, state Rep. Katie Stuart is highlighting February as American Heart Month. As part of her efforts to promote a healthy lifestyle, Stuart will be hosting a Senior Health Fair on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Granite City Township Hall, located at 2020 Delmar Ave. in Granite City.
Mason Bill Seeks to Bring Vaping Education to Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois students would receive education on the risks of vaping under a new measure introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. Mason’s House Bill 3928 amends the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act to include e-cigarettes and vaping devices as topics that must be covered in school health curricula.
Lilly Highlights New Law to Reinstate Driver’s Licenses Suspended for Ticket Debts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new state law supported by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will reinstate driving privileges for thousands of Illinois residents whose license was suspended for reasons unrelated to safety, such as the inability to pay parking tickets.
Manley Wears Red to Highlight American Heart Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To bring attention to American Heart Month and the impact heart health has on overall wellbeing, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently wore red and met with American Heart Association advocates at the state Capitol.
Slaughters Hosts Salary Negotiation and Career Skills Workshop for Women
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently partnered with the nonprofit organization Women Employed to host a workshop to help local women understand the state’s new equal pay laws and strategies for successful career advancement.
Flowers Welcomes Pastor Wayne L. Smith to Capitol to Lead Opening Prayer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Pastor Wayne L. Smith of New Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago delivered the invocation before Gov. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday as a guest of state Rep. Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago.
Ammons to Honor University of Illinois Police Officers, Detective for Work in Murder Case of Yingying Zhang
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, will welcome Sergeant James Carter, Telecommunicator Kenny Costa and Detective Eric Stiverson of the University of Illinois Police Department to the state Capitol Wednesday to honor their exemplary work in the case of murdered university scholar Yingying Zhang.
Tarver to Host Mobile Driver Services Unit on Feb. 29
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to ensure that local families and seniors have easy access to driver’s services by hosting a Mobile Driver Services Unit on Saturday, Feb. 29.
Walker Invites Residents to Share Feedback At Question and Answer Event
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To meet with residents face-to-face, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting a Question and Answer event on March 2, starting at 10 a.m. at the Arlington Heights Senior Center, located at 1801 W. Central Rd. in Arlington Heights.
Mason Introduces Legislation to Increase Efficiency in Order of Protection Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Victims of domestic violence would be able to request an order of protection electronically anywhere in Illinois under legislation introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to make the process more accessible and efficient statewide.
Gong-Gershowitz: Our Community Deserves Responsible Budgeting
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, issued the following statement:
Gonzalez Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlights Priorities Moving Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday:
Crespo Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, released the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:
Mussman Advocates for Balanced Budget, Funding Critical Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, released the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s Budget address today:
Mason Advocates for Funding of Essential Services Following Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement:
Hoffman Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the moments after Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement:
Manley Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlights Plan to Lift up Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To highlight her plans to pass a balanced state budget, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, issued the below statement following Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address:
Latino Caucus Responds to Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address: