Latest Updates:
Stuart Hosts ‘Back to School’ Women’s Supply Drive
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In order to prepare women and girls for the back to school season, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is collaborating with the Caseyville Public Library to collect feminine hygiene products. The drive will be held through the months of August and September. There will be a donation drop off box at Stuart’s constituent services office, located at 2105 Vandalia St., Unit #16 in Collinsville, as well as at the Caseyville Public Library at 419 S 2nd Street in Caseyville.
Mussman-Backed Bill to Protect Private Genetic Information Signed into Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help ensure that private genetic test results are not used against consumers, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently backed legislation that would forbid the disclosure of personal genetic information to insurance companies without consent from the individual.
Mason Meets with Residents at Annual Gurnee Days Festival
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, hosted a booth during the annual Gurnee Days festival to connect with community members at Viking Park on Saturday.
Lilly’s Junior High Civics Education Measure Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, measure to increase knowledge of the workings of government and the importance of civics education among junior high students is now law.
Didech Applauds New Laws Promoting LGBTQ+ Equality
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is applauding two new landmark LGBTQ+ equality measures signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Requiring FAFSA Completion Among High School Students Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Legislation backed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, requiring all high school seniors to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week.
Hernandez Legislation to Increase Minority Jobs Signed into Law
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to increase the number of apprenticeship jobs for minorities throughout the state was signed into law last week.
Mason Continues Community Outreach, Hears from Constituents Over Coffee
GURNEE, Ill. – Residents are invited to join state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to discuss state and local issues at He Brews Coffee Shop located at 211 Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Yednock Highlights New Government Accountability Measure
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting the new Open Illinois Checkbook Act that will increase transparency and accountability on Illinois’ finances, by asking the Illinois Comptroller’s Office to publish reports on where tax dollars go.
LaPointe Applauds Enactment of Historic Equal Pay Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new equal pay law that outlaws historically discriminatory hiring practices that have locked women in a cycle of unequal and unfair pay.
Governor Signs Stuart-Backed Measure to Create Property Tax Relief Fund
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a part of her continued efforts to bring property tax relief to area homeowners, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently supported legislation to create the Illinois Property Tax Relief Fund.
Harper Hails New Victim-Centered Sexual Assault Reporting Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, praised the enactment of a new law that will provide stronger access to justice and health care services for sexual assault victims.
Hernandez-Backed Bill to Protect Private Genetic Information Signed into Law
AURORA, Ill. – In order to ensure that private genetic information is not used against consumers, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, supported a bill recently signed into law that prohibits the transfer of this private information to insurance providers.
Pritzker Signs Hoffman Legislation to Increase Safety and Oversight on Illinois Railroads
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that will address the lack of federal railroad safety regulations by establishing a mandatory crew size for freight trains on Illinois railroads recently became law.
Yednock Launches Local Opioid Advisory Council
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is announcing his first ever Opioid Advisory Committee to bring together local advocates to offer solutions to the opioid crisis.
LaPointe Backs Clean Energy Jobs Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Maintaining her commitment to protecting the environment, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, recently announced her support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).
Stava-Murray Suicide Prevention Measure Signed Into Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, to expand the state’s suicide prevention efforts and implement a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy was signed into law on Friday.
Madigan, House Democrats Lead Effort to Enact Major Anti-Harassment Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A major package of stronger protections against sexual harassment and state ethics reforms championed by Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats is now law.