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Crespo Backs Effort to Cap Insulin Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to ensure the 1.3 million Illinoisans living with diabetes have access to lifesaving treatment, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass legislation to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $100 per month.
Welch Statement on Student Athlete Endorsement Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Legislature adjourned the fall legislative session without the Senate passing House Bill 3904, the Student Athlete Endorsement Act:
Mah Measure Will Cap Insulin Costs for Patients in Need
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is working to cap insulin costs for patients as part of her work to lower prescription drug prices for Illinoisans.
Didech Backs Effort Making Voting More Accessible to Young People
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to increasing youth civic engagement, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, supported legislation to allow eligible local students the ability to leave campus for two hours in order to cast their ballot.
LaPointe Helps Empower Young People to Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, supported a measure which would give high school students greater access to vote on election days. The new legislation, SB 1970, which would give students who are of voting age 2 hours during school day to vote, passed through the House chamber.
Lilly-Backed Measure Eases Occupational Licensing for Military Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During Military Family Month, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly is highlighting a law she backed to ease occupational licensing requirements for military families in Illinois.
Stuart to Host Satellite Office Hours at Granite City-City Hall
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To remain accessible to constituents, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will hold Satellite Office Hours on Friday, Nov. 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Granite City-City Hall, located at 2000 Edison Ave. in Granite City.
Slaughter to Host Legislative Town Hall Meeting in the 19th Ward
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with the 22ndPolice District to host a Legislative Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the 22nd Police District Station, located at 1900 W. Monterey Ave. in Chicago.
Yednock Visits Spring Valley Kidney Care to Support Local Health Services
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to amplify and support life-saving health resources for his constituents, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, visited Spring Valley Kidney Care to learn more about the services the center provides.
State Reps. Hernandez, Villanueva, Congressman Garcia Host DACA Renewal Workshop
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working with local leaders and community-based organizations to help DREAMers renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status at a workshop on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at Unity Lutheran Church, located at 6720 31st St. in Berwyn.
Hoffman, Greenwood Partner to Host Free Community Shred Day
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To help local residents protect themselves from identity fraud, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are partnering to host a free community shred day later this month.
LaPointe Boosts Emergency Heating Repair Program for Winter Season
CHICAGO – With the winter season just around the corner, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting the City of Chicago Department of Housing’s (DOH) Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHR) for the 2019 – 2020 winter season. The program aims to provide cost-free services to repair and replace heating systems for Chicago residents.
Lilly Measure Seeks to Expand Fulltime Veterans Service Offices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To improve the delivery of services to veterans in Illinois, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to require that the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) establish fulltime, convenient field offices in every part of the state.
Mussman-Backed Bill to Limit Ethylene Oxide Emissions Passes House
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to protect residents from the harmful effects of ethylene oxide by limiting emissions and setting a goal to phase out use of the chemical by 2023 recently passed the House and will be considered by the Senate.
Mason Hears from Local Female Business Owners
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, met with small business owners to hear legislative feedback at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Luncheon at Dockers North in Antioch on Wednesday.
Slaughter-Backed Measure to Remove Barriers to Employment by Restricting Driver License Suspensions Passes House and Senate
CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to prohibit the Secretary of State from revoking driver’s licenses for non-driving related offenses recently passed in both the House and Senate.
Walker to Help Residents Learn About Health Care Coverage at Get Covered Illinois Event
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To help residents prepare for the upcoming insurance marketplace open enrollment period, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is partnering with the Department of Insurance’s Get Covered Illinois initiative to provide a free informative seminar to the community on how to receive affordable health care coverage through the state marketplace. The seminar will be held on Monday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Library, located at 10 S. Emerson St. in Mount Prospect.
Rep. Welch Encourages Proviso East Students to Get Involved in their Community
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, spoke to students at Proviso East recently to highlight the importance of civic engagement and how young people can create positive change in their community.