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Manley Passes New Law to End the Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault will have new and greater opportunities to bring their assailant to justice under a new law supported by state Rep Natalie A. Manley, D-Joliet.
Didech Initiative Reduces Local Library Dependence on Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, introduced legislation that would allow local library districts to lower the property tax burden on middle-class families by allowing them to collect revenue from the sale of recreational cannabis.
Mussman Spotlights 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is spotlighting the historic centennial of women’s suffrage by co-sponsoring House Resolution 623.
Yednock Announces Infrastructure Funds for Illinois Valley Renovations
OTTAWA – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is helping announce that the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has awarded grants to five Illinois Valley infrastructure repair projects in four different municipalities of Bureau and LaSalle County.
Mussman Backs Measure to Crack Down on Corruption, End Overpayment of Resigning Legislators
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To promote ethics and transparency in government, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation that would end the practice of paying legislators for a full month of work, regardless of when they resign.
Welch Calls on Secretary of State’s Office to Testify before Executive Committee on Automatic Voter Registration Issue
CHICAGO – The following can be attributed to State Rep. Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch, chair of the House Executive Committee.
Smith-Backed Legislation to Allow Students to Briefly Leave School to Vote is Now Law
CHICAGO – High school students will have the opportunity to leave their school in order to vote under a new law passed by state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, and signed into law Wednesday, Jan. 22.
Mason, Illinois Human Rights Commissioner Speak with Residents Over Coffee
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, partnered with the Illinois Human Rights Commission to host Join Joyce for Coffee and Conversation at Daisy’s Artish Cafe in Lake Villa on Saturday.
Walker Takes a Stand Against Corruption, Supports No Work No Pay
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – In order to promote government transparency and ethical representation, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is supporting legislation that would end the practice of paying legislators for a full month of work, regardless of when they resign.
Rep. Hernandez Backs Legislation Cracking Down on Corruption, Overpayment of Former Legislators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is demanding politicians are only paid for days they work, backing new legislation that would address recent high-profile instances of politicians resigning amid scandal but still collecting a full month’s pay.
Kifowit Announces February “Coffee with Kifowit” Schedule
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her weekly routine to meet with constituents for Coffee every Monday morning, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has announced the locations and times of her “Coffee with Kifowit” events in February.
Buckner, Tarver to Co-Host Free Application for Federal Student Aid Workshop
CHICAGO – Continuing to advocate for equitable access to higher education, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is co-leading a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago. The workshop, facilitated through ISACorps, will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Dyett Walter H. Dyett High School for the Arts, located at 555 E. 51st St.
Rep. Hernandez Promotes Importance of Voting Rights, 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is supporting the significance of universal voting rights by backing a resolution to commemorate the efforts of millions of American women who fought for suffrage.
Stuart To Host Coffee Event in Caseyville
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host a “Coffee with Katie” event to talk with constituents on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the South Main Diner at 421 South Main St. in Caseyville.
Manley Continues Fight to Limit Use of Harmful Ethylene Oxide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a measure supported by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, industrial facilities that sterilize medical equipment will face further oversight and be required to limit their use of dangerous chemicals like ethylene oxide.
LaPointe, Martwick to Co-Lead Mental Health Seminar with National Alliance on Mental Illness
CHICAGO – Working to remove stigma towards mental health, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is gearing up to co-lead with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, an upcoming Mental Health 101 Seminar with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., and Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at Wilbur Wright College Auditorium located at 4300 N. Narragansett Ave.
Tarver, Bucker to Host FAFSA Workshop for Local Students, Families
CHICAGO – To help prepare students and their families as they apply and navigate the financial aid process, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago is partnering with state Rep. Kam Bucker, D-Chicago, and ISACorps to host a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Welch Announces $333,000 State Grant for Fred Hampton Pool Renovation Project
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, announced today that the Village of Maywood will receive a $333,000 state grant to fund the Fred Hampton Pool Renovation Project.