Latest Updates:
Yednock Launches Local Opioid Advisory Council
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is announcing his first ever Opioid Advisory Committee to bring together local advocates to offer solutions to the opioid crisis.
LaPointe Backs Clean Energy Jobs Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Maintaining her commitment to protecting the environment, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, recently announced her support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).
Stava-Murray Suicide Prevention Measure Signed Into Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, to expand the state’s suicide prevention efforts and implement a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy was signed into law on Friday.
Madigan, House Democrats Lead Effort to Enact Major Anti-Harassment Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A major package of stronger protections against sexual harassment and state ethics reforms championed by Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats is now law.
Slaughter Hosts Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar with Attorney General’s Office
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois attorney general’s office, hosted a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar to help seniors avoid becoming victims of fraud and identity theft.
Slaughter-Backed Measure to Ensure Equal Pay for Women Signed by Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. – To help undo the effects of gender and racial discrimination, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new law that will prohibit employers from engaging in practices that contribute to the gap in pay between women and their male counterparts.
Didech to Host Health Care Advisory Meeting
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to share their thoughts by participating in his Health Care Citizens’ Advisory Council meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room B of the Vernon Hills Parker District’s Sullivan Center, located at 635 N. Aspen Dr. in Vernon Hills.
Mussman Backs Measure to Improve Reporting of Child Abuse Cases
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to improve communication between the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Departments of Family Services (DFS) and Health and Family Services (HFS), state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has supported legislation that would require DCFS to submit their reports within 10 days of a completed investigation to the respective agency.
Scherer Honored For Helping Invest in Infrastructure, Creating New Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, was recently recognized for her work to rebuild crumbling roads and bridges and to create a better economic future in Illinois by the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC).
Didech to Advance Fight for Property Tax Relief Through Appointment As Member of New Task
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is continuing his fight for real property tax relief as a member of the newly created Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force, which will work to address the rising property tax burden facing middle-class families and seniors.
Ortiz Invites Local Families to Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is inviting local families to kick off a new school year with a variety of free services and resources at his ‘Back to School Bash’ on Tuesday, August 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Thomas Kelly College Prep, located at 4136 S. California Ave in Chicago.
Walsh Promoting Cell Phones Drive to Help Deployed Illinois Service Members Call Home
JOLIET, Ill. – This week 400 Illinois National Guardsmen and women from the 1st battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment will begin their prepping for a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is urging local residents to help provide those solders with a free way to call home by donating gently-used mobile phones through Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc. at his district office located at 121 Springfield Ave. in Joliet.
Hernandez Backs Measure to Include LGBTQ History in Schools
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported legislation that would require the inclusion of LGBTQ history in textbooks in schools throughout the state.
Stuart-Backed Measure to Expand Protections for Survivors of Sexual Assault Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Under a measure supported by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, survivors of sexual assault will have increased protections when seeking medical attention.
Jones-Supported Legislation Expanding Teen Mental Health Treatment Resources Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to combat mental health problems with a new law requiring the Department of Human Services (DHS) to coordinate delivery of mental health resources for troubled teens.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Fight for Middle-Class Tax Relief on Property Tax Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will push for reforms that ease the burden of property taxes and put middle-class families first as a member of the newly-formed Property Tax Relief Task Force.
Villanueva Appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
CHICAGO, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to fight for property tax relief for local homeowners and working families, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the Property Tax Relief Task Force this week after Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation backed by Villanueva.
Welch Appointed Co-Chair of Labor Diversity Board
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will examine ways to boost diversity in labor apprenticeship programs as the co-chair of the newly formed Advisory Board for Diversity in Active Apprenticeship Programs.