Latest Updates:
Smith Announces Local IDOT Infrastructure Projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith is highlighting projects that will impact the local area and region.
LaPointe Supports Legislation Restricting Use of Cancer-Causing Ethylene Oxide in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In one of her first votes as a new member of the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is working to protect families from cancer-causing chemicals that are being released into the air by reckless companies by passing legislation stopping the use of ethylene oxide (EtO) through the Illinois House.
Stuart Contributes to Diaper Donation Drop-Off to Assist Working Families
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To provide families in the community with access to clean diapers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, dropped off donated diapers to the Soup-N-Share food bank in Madison, IL. Soup-N-Share recently launched a diaper bank for disadvantaged families with young children. Stuart partnered with other local legislators to collect diapers from around the Metro East to help Soup-N-Share start building up their diaper bank.
Hernandez Highlights Free Dental Care for Veterans
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is bringing attention to a statewide initiative led by the Illinois State Dental Society (ISDS), to provide free dental services to the veteran community through their “Illinois Dentists Salute” program.
Slaughter Invites Local Community Members to Town Hall Meeting in the 21st Ward
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is inviting local community members to voice their opinions and receive critical legislative updates at a town hall meeting on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at his district office, located at 1234 W. 95th St. in Chicago.
Harper Promotes Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to Alzheimer’s Awareness Month this November.
Nearing Veterans Day, Lilly Highlights Measure to Improve the Delivery of Services to Illinois Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Veterans Day approaches, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to streamline the delivery of veterans’ services in Illinois by creating one-stop job, housing and service centers.
LaPointe to Fight for Families, Environment, Students, Anti-Violence Policies, Mental Health as New Member of Key House Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will serve on several significant House committees positioning her to help fight for working families, environmental protections, better school curriculum policies for students and teachers, public safety programs and stronger mental health services for Illinois’ most vulnerable.
Stuart Sponsors Shred Day with Crowe and Bristow
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a free document shredding event on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the parking lot of Granite City High School, located at 3148 Fehling Rd. Stuart is hosting this event in partnership with state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D–Glen Carbon.
Mason Stands with Environmental Activists, Supports Limiting Ethylene Oxide Emissions
GURNEE, Ill. – Recognizing the risk ethylene oxide poses to the health of her community, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sponsoring legislation that recently passed the House to limit ethylene oxide emissions and ensure that facilities using the chemical are not located near schools, daycares or in densely populated communities.
Scherer Backs Proposal to Lower Insulin Costs
DECATUR, Ill. – Continuing her fight to improve access to affordable health care for working families, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to cap payments for lifesaving insulin medication at $100 per month.
Mason Hears Constituent Concerns Over Coffee
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason hosted a community event on Saturday at Einstein Bros. Bagels in Gurnee. Constituents had the opportunity to share their thoughts and concerns with Mason while enjoying a cup of coffee and bagels.
Andrade Files Bill to Stop Legislators Profiting Off Gambling Expansion
CHICAGO – In an effort to crack down on corruption in Illinois, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, refiled legislation making it illegal for state lawmakers and public employees to personally profit from video gambling operations in Illinois.
Harper’s License to Work Act Ends Unfair Driver’s License Suspensions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure from state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will end an unfair practice disproportionately targeted at African Americans that prevented people from having a driver’s license for parking ticket debt.
Lilly Highlights Expanded Child Care Assistance Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting expanded eligibility for the Illinois Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Slaughter Hosts Local Families for Halloween Fun
CHICAGO – To help provide local families with a fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween, State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, hosted a family-friendly “Safe Zone” event at his district office.
Slaughter Hosts Discussion on Health Care Policy, Accessibility
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently hosted local residents and health care professionals for a discussion on issues such as access to mental health care, rising drug costs and health disparities.
Mason Fighting to Lower the Cost of Insulin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents who rely on insulin to regulate their blood sugar levels could see significant financial relief under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee. If passed into law, Senate Bill 667 would cap the out-of-pocket cost for insulin, which can cost patients thousands of dollars per year, to just $100 per month.