Latest Updates:
Mussman Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Share Updates from Springfield, Hear Feedback
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – As the fall veto session came to an end, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, hosted her final town hall meeting of the year last week to discuss recent updates from Springfield and hear feedback from local residents.
Slaughter Backs Effort to Cut Government Spending, Take Steps Toward Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to consolidate suburban and downstate first responder pension systems, a move that will cut bureaucratic waste and take steps toward real property tax relief for local homeowners.
Stuart Invites Community to Holiday Open House
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To provide an opportunity for residents to express their concerns about state and local issues, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting her third annual Holiday Open House on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at her district office, located at 2105 Vandalia Street, Unit 16 in Collinsville.
Lilly-Backed Law Promotes Health Care for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of her efforts to raise awareness about dementia during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting a law she helped create to establish a full-time Dementia Coordinator at the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Lilly Promotes Alzheimer’s Awareness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly is highlighting the importance of early detection for Alzheimer’s disease.
Stuart to Host Mental Health Roundtable on Addiction Awareness
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To increase awareness and help break the stigma around mental health and addiction, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting a Mental Health Roundtable focusing on addiction and the effects on the person living with substance use, on their family members, and on loved ones. Stuart is hosting this event with state Rep. Monica Bristow, state Sen. Rachelle Crowe and Chestnut Health Systems.
Mason Applauds Passage of Legislation Capping the Price of Insulin
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, regulating the skyrocketing out-of-pocket cost of insulin received approval in both chambers and will now go to the governor’s desk to be signed into law.
Slaughter Backs Effort to Expand Access to Voting for Students
CHICAGO – Working to support young voters and encourage civic engagement among students, State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure that would give high school students greater access to voting.
Hernandez Invites Residents to Town Hall Meeting to Discuss Veto Session, New Ideas for Legislation
AURORA, Ill. – To provide an update on recently passed legislation, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Waubonsee Community College, located at 18 S. River St. in Aurora.
Rep. Walker Meets with Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
HANOVER PARK, Ill. – Continuing his work to grow small business in Illinois, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently met with members of the Northwest Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Hernandez Backs Effort to Make Voting More Accessible to Students
AURORA, Ill. – In an effort to increase youth civic engagement, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported legislation that would allow Illinois students who are eligible to vote to take two hours out of the school day to participate in Election Day voting.
Slaughter Partners with Chicago Police Department to Host Town Hall Meeting
CHICAGO – To provide an update on new legislation and hear feedback from community residents, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently partnered with the Chicago Police Department to host a town hall meeting.
Mussman Partners with National Kidney Foundation Of Illinois to Host Free Kidney Screenings
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently partnered with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois to provide free health and kidney screenings for residents at the Schaumburg Township District Library.
Crespo Responds to Disturbing Use of Student Isolation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, released the following statement responding to a Tribune/ProPublica Illinois investigation revealing the disturbing use of student isolation in schools across the state:
Gong-Gershowitz Bill Will Cap Insulin Prices, Hold Big Pharma Accountable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the pharmaceutical industry continues to increase their profits at the expense of families and seniors, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, helped to pass legislation to hold big pharma accountable by addressing the price-gouging of insulin.
Stuart Supports Public Safety Pension Consolidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To take the financial burden off of municipalities and create a stable path to fulfilling pension payments, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supported legislation to consolidate downstate police and fire pension systems.
Stuart Sponsors Utility Bill Clinic and Promotes State Assistance Program for Utility Bills
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – To ensure residents are maximizing their savings this winter, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging her constituents to attend her upcoming Utility Bill Clinic in Granite City or to apply to state programs like The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Didech Reforms Pension System, Lowers Local Property Tax Burden
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his ongoing effort to reduce the tax burden on local families, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, backed legislation that consolidates the assets and management of 649 local police and fire pension systems into two systems.