Latest Updates:
Hernandez Invites Local Families to College Financial Aid Events
CICERO, Ill. – With the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application officially opening on Tuesday, Oct. 1, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is hosting a Financial Aid Seminar and Workshop event for local students and their families.
Slaughter Invites Residents to Job Readiness and Résumé Writing Workshop
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with Chicago State University and Washington Heights Workforce Center to host a free job readiness and résumé writing workshop.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation to Expand Victim Address Confidentiality Now Law
CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to expand protections for victims of sexual assault and stalking was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Stuart to Hold Higher Education Advisory Committee
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To keep constituents informed about changes to higher education in Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host her next Higher Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Thursday, Oct. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Edwardsville Public Library, located at 112 S. Kansas St.
Mason Delivers Food to Volunteers Working to Prevent Additional Flood Damage
GURNEE, Ill. – Following a week of heavy rain, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, brought pizza and snacks to 150 residents assembling sandbags for flood prevention at Warren Township High School O’Plaine Campus in Gurnee on Saturday.
Hernandez Appointed to Firearm Public Awareness Task Force
AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of her ongoing efforts to combat gun-related deaths in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently appointed to the bipartisan House Firearm Public Awareness Task Force.
Crespo to Help Local Residents Lower their Property Tax Bills with Upcoming Appeal Workshops
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, will help local residents reduce their property tax bills at two property tax appeal workshops in early October with local leaders and the Office of Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi.
Stuart, Metro East Legislators To Collect Diapers for National Diaper Week
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To increase the accessibility of diapers for families across the Metro East, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be collecting diapers during the week of Sept. 23-29 to benefit WIC recipients in Madison County. Stuart is organizing the diaper collection with state legislators from the Metro East, WIC in Granite City, and Soup-and-Share in Madison, IL to collect diapers for local women and families.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Require EpiPen Coverage for Children Signed into Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Illinois insurance companies will be required to cover EpiPens for minors after legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Mason Knocks Doors to Hear Community Concerns
GURNEE, Ill. – During the General Assembly’s legislative recess, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is spending time seeking feedback from local residents by going door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout her district.
Hernandez Invites Seniors to Fraud Prevention Seminar
AURORA, Ill. – To help seniors protect themselves against frequent scams occurring throughout Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is partnering with the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a fraud prevention seminar on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Prisco Community Center, located at 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora from noon to 1 p.m.
Lilly Draws Attention to Children’s Mental Health Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is calling attention to reforms of the children’s mental health system in Illinois.
Yednock Launches Free Health Fair Events with OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to improve the health and wellbeing of area residents, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will be offering free Community Health Fairs with OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth to provide various services and screenings to area residents.
Hoffman Invites Local Seniors to Fraud Prevention Seminar
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Local residents over the age of 55 are invited to join state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, for a senior fraud prevention seminar he is hosting next month with the Illinois Attorney General’s office and state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and Monica Bristow, D-Alton.
Didech Stands Up For Illinois Teens’ Health, Backs Measure to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid increasing reports of vaping-related illnesses and deaths, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is doubling-down on his efforts to take on the tobacco industry and backing a ban on the sale and distribution of flavored tobacco products.
Cancelled: West Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Scheduled for Sept. 26
ROCKFORD, Ill. – The women’s self-defense seminar to be hosted by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26 has been cancelled. No make-up date is planned at this time.
Mussman Backs Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Concerned that children are increasingly being attracted to new forms of flavored tobacco, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has recently backed a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Illinois.
Lilly Highlights New Law That Protects Children from Secondhand Smoke
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will help protect children from secondhand smoke by prohibiting vehicle occupants from smoking while minors are present.