Latest Updates:
Slaughter Highlights Human Trafficking Awareness Month
CHICAGO – To ensure that local community members are informed of the dangers and prevalence of human trafficking, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Walker Invites Area Veterans to Veterans’ Issues Town Hall
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is inviting area veterans to his upcoming town hall on veterans’ issues on Jan. 17 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 208, located at 121 N. Douglas Ave. in Arlington Heights.
Stuart Invites Community to Send in Legislative Ideas
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. –State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is inviting constituents to help shape her upcoming legislative agenda by sharing their thoughts and ideas for new laws with her office.
Mah to Host District-Wide Coffee House Tour
CHICAGO – To make the services of her office more accessible to area residents, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is kicking off a district-wide tour of local coffee houses to meet with patrons and discuss the state issues that matter most to them.
Mussman-Backed Bill Establishing New Rights for Expectant Mothers Takes Effect
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Pregnant women will be guaranteed new rights under legislation backed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, which recently took effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Recent Reports Concerning Ex-Statehouse Lobbyist
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released the following statement in response to a WBEZ report uncovering emails between a former statehouse lobbyist and high-level employees of the Quinn administration that allude to a possible cover-up of rape by state employees.
Crespo Recognizes Hoffman Estates Police for Keeping Local Families Safe from Harassment
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, recognized Hoffman Estates Police Department Officers Joshua Chlebanowski and Pat Patla for appropriately handling and reassuring local residents of their community’s values when responding to a heinous incident in which a family was being harassed for their ethnicity.
Mah Offers Residents Chance to Work Out, Share Concerns with Her
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is announcing a new initiative to encourage healthy habits and regular exercise in the new year, which also provides gym-goers the opportunity to share with her their thoughts and concerns about state issues.
Yednock Hosts Free CUB Clinic to Help Provide Savings on Utility Bills
OTTAWA – To help residents save money on their utility bills, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is hosting a Utility Bill Clinic with the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) and a Homeowner Education Class with Habitat for Humanity in Ottawa.
Illinois Human Rights Commission Partners with Mason for Community Coffee Hour
GURNEE, Ill. – Commissioner Barbara Barreno-Paschall of the Illinois Human Rights Commission will be joining state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, for Join Joyce for Coffee and Conversation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 8 at Daisy’s Artish Cafe in Lake Villa.
LaPointe Seeks Input from Constituents for New Bill Ideas
CHICAGO – As a way to engage local residents in the legislative process, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is encouraging constituents to contact her office with ideas for new bills to be considered in Illinois.
Stuart to Host Witness Slip Seminar
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To promote local engagement in the legislative process, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a Witness Slip Seminar at the Edwardsville Public Library from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Jan. 16.
Hoffman Measure to Protect First Responders on Roadways Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a new law passed by State Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea), Illinois police, firemen and other first responders will have stronger protections from distracted motorists, including harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over or slow down when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road.
Jones-Backed Legislation to Bolster Sexual Harassment Education, Prevention in Chicago Public Schools, Now in Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, that bolsters age-appropriate sexual harassment policies and awareness in Chicago Public Schools went into effect Jan 1.
Lilly Offers Local Religious Leaders the Opportunity to Give an Invocation before the Illinois House
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is inviting local religious leaders to give an invocation before the Illinois House of Representatives during the 2020 session.
Lilly Seeks Ideas for New Laws from Local Residents
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is seeking ideas for new laws from local residents as part of her commitment to building a stronger Illinois.
Walker Invites Residents for Coffee and Conversation, New Satellite Office Hours
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – With a new legislative session beginning later this month, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is inviting residents to share their thoughts and concerns on issues important to them at his Coffee with Mark event scheduled for Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Panera Bread, located at 5 W. Rand Rd. in Arlington Heights.
Buckner-Backed Measure to Increase Voter Access for Incarcerated Individuals Takes Effect
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law backed by the ACLU aimed at increasing voter access for incarcerated individuals.