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Lilly, Deer Honor Preckwinkle at Women’s Health Summit
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended the Women’s Health Summit hosted by Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer, D-Chicago, where Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, D-Chicago, was honored for her work promoting health care access.
Rep. Hernandez Fights to Combat Unethical Political Practices, Lower Insulin Costs, Reform Pensions During Fall Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, backed bills during the fall legislative session to fight corruption, make insulin more affordable for individuals with diabetes, and reform police and fire pensions to help ease the burden on property...
Kifowit, Illinois CASA Call on Veterans to Volunteer with Local Foster Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to advocate for vulnerable children in local communities around Illinois, State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, joined a group of bipartisan state legislators, some of whom were also veterans, and representatives from Illinois Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to call on Illinois veterans to consider training with their local CASA organization.
Crespo Takes Major Step to Rein in Property Taxes by Consolidating Local First Responder Pensions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his ongoing effort to rein in skyrocketing property taxes, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to consolidate the assets and management of 649 local police and fire pension systems into two systems, strengthening retirement benefits while reduce the burden on property taxpayers.
Mussman Cracks Down On Corruption, Supports Ethics Reform Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to growing concern regarding legislator and lobbyist ethics, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Gurnee, supported legislation to fight corruption and increase state government transparency.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Rein in Insulin Costs Passes House and Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Furthering her commitment to make health care and prescription drug costs more affordable for Illinois residents, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, helped pass legislation to lower the cost of insulin for diabetics in Illinois.
DeLuca-Backed Bill on Capping Insulin Costs to Advance to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Wednesday, a bill supported by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, to cap monthly copays for insulin at $100 advanced out of the Illinois House.
Welch-Backed Measure Increasing Access to Affordable Health Care Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Diabetes patients in Illinois will see relief on the price of their insulin medication thanks to legislation backed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, which passed the House this week.
Slaughter Hosts Local Residents and Community Partners for Town Hall
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently hosted local residents and community partners for a town hall on various state issues such as the state budget, infrastructure investment and other recently passed legislation.
Hernandez, Kane County Sheriff to Discuss Criminal Justice Reform
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a public safety roundtable to discuss the current criminal justice system with Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain on Nov. 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Aurora Regional Fire Museum, located at 53 N. Broadway in Aurora.
Rep. Walker Votes to Cap Skyrocketing Insulin Prices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting for more affordable health care, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently voted to cap out-of-control insulin prices to $100 per month, helping those who too often must decide between paying their bills or taking life-saving medication.
Didech Cracks Down on Big Pharma, Caps Insulin Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to dreadful stories of Americans being forced to ration their insulin due to skyrocketing medication costs, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, cracked down on drug manufacturers by capping out-of-pocket costs at $100 per month.
Andrade to Join Commissioner Degnen for Senior Fest
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, will be participating in a Senior Fest hosted by Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnen on Nov. 23 at Northside College Preparatory High School.
Mason Honors Locally-Owned Restaurant for Charitable Work
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, honored Stevens’, a family-owned steakhouse in Gurnee, with her “Good Neighbor” Business of the Month Award on Thursday.
Stuart Supports Bill to Cap Price of Insulin in Illinois, Increase Access to Health Care Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure diabetics in Illinois can reliably afford insulin each month, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported legislation to cap the price of insulin. Senate Bill 667 will cap the price of insulin at $100 for a 30 day supply.
Jones-Backing Legislation to Cap Insulin Costs, Lower Health Care Expenses for Diabetics
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an ongoing effort to promote affordable health care, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is supporting of new legislation capping insulin costs for patients with diabetes at $100 per month.
Hernandez Thanks Community for Women’s Supply Drive Donations
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is thanking local residents for donating tampons, pads and other necessary hygiene items to her recent supply drive benefiting Mutual Ground, a local crisis intervention center in Aurora.
Gong-Gershowitz Supports Pension Consolidation to Help Provide Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help ease the substantial property tax burden on middle-class families, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, supported a pension consolidation measure that reduces 650 pension funds to two.