Latest Updates:
Tarver to Host Constituent Night to Meet Residents and Highlight Services of District Office
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is inviting residents to join him at his Constituent Night to meet with area residents, discuss local and legislative concerns, and to help highlight the services and programs offered by his district office.
Buckner Promotes Safe Driving Tips for Winter Season
CHICAGO – Continuing to prioritize the safety of the community, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reminding local residents to practice caution on the roads during the winter season.
Buckner Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking in Chicago
CHICAGO – Showcasing his solidarity with the families of missing and murdered women in Chicago and across the state, Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will be hosting a Human Trafficking Awareness event on Jan. 23, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Word of Life Church, located at 2602 E 87th St in Chicago.
LaPointe Urges Congress to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
CHICAGO – Fighting for the rights of women and individuals who experience gender-based violence, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is sponsoring new legislation urging the United State Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.
Yednock Hosts Utility Bill Clinic to Help Consumers Save on Monthly Utility Bills
OTTAWA, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to provide free and cost-saving services to the community, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, partnered with Habitat for Humanity of LaSalle, Bureau and Putnam Counties and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to present a Utility Bill Clinic on Thursday, Jan. 9 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ottawa.
Jones-Backed Law Providing Health Care Coverage for Skin Cancer Screenings Now in Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The fight to provide affordable health care to all Illinoisans will get a boost from a new law backed by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, which requires health insurance plans to cover annual preventative skin cancer screenings.
Mason Partners with Office of Comptroller to Host Finance 101 Workshop
GURNEE, Ill. – Community members are invited to join state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, and the office of Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza for a New Year, New Resolutions Finance 101 Workshop from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at Meeting Room B in the Zion-Benton Public Library in Zion.
LaPointe Shines Light on Cost-Saving Advantages of Warming Centers
CHICAGO – Working to help local residents prepare for winter weather and save money on their utility bills, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting the cost-saving benefits of warming centers in the local area.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Calling for Greater Awareness of Human Trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of human trafficking while continuing her work to combat crime across Illinois.
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.