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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.
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.