Latest Updates:
Didech Announces August “Donuts with Dan” Schedule to Connect with Local Families
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Continuing his mission to remain accessible to local families and learn more about the issues that matter most to them, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will be holding multiple ‘Donuts with Dan’ events during the month of August.
Yednock, Attorney General’s Office Partner to Update Local Seniors
OTTAWA, Ill. – Helping keep seniors safe from fraud and scams, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, partnered with the Illinois attorney general’s office to host a fraud prevention seminar for senior residents living at the Pleasant View Senior Living Home.
Flowers to Stand Up For Homeowners as Member of New Property Tax Relief Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 1932 into law on Friday to create the Property Tax Relief Task Force, state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, was appointed to as a member to help craft solutions that will help reduce Illinois resident’s property taxes.
Lilly Measure to Increase Access to Mental Health Access in Underserved Communities Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, measure to increase access to coordinated mental health services is now law.
House Committees to Hold Hearing on College Aid Scandal
CHICAGO – Legislators will demand answers and begin exploring legislative solutions to recent reports that wealthy parents are exploiting a legal loophole to dishonestly receive college financial aid intended for middle-class and low-income families.
Scherer Urges Residents to Protect Personal Information, File Claim Following Equifax Settlement
DECATUR, Ill. – In response to the recent settlement over the 2017 Equifax security breach, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging residents to check if their personal financial information was compromised and to file a claim.
Andrade to Host Family Wellness & Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Iris Martinez, D-Chicago, will host a Family Wellness & Back to School Fair, offering free school supplies and health services for local families.
Yednock Streamlining of Veteran ID Cards Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – legislation supported by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa making it easier for current and former men and women of our armed forces to obtain ID’s signifying they are veterans was signed into law.
Walker Chief Co-Sponsor of Legislation Allowing Lawmakers to Opt Out of Salary Increases
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State lawmakers would be able to opt out of cost of living adjustments under legislation recently co-sponsored by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and instead send their salary increases to the state’s pension funds.
State Rep. Walker Receives “Friend of Infrastructure” Award
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Recognizing his work to improve both local and state infrastructure needs, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, was recently awarded the “Friends of Infrastructure” award from the Transportation for Illinois Coalition.
Slaughter Supports New Parkinson’s Disease Outreach Campaign
CHICAGO – To educate and inform the public about Parkinson’s disease, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to create the Parkinson’s Disease Public Awareness and Education Program.
Ortiz-Backed Measure to Help Seniors Seeking Property Tax Relief Awaits Governor’s Signature
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, which would make it easier for qualifying Cook County seniors to receive cost-saving exemptions awaits Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature.
Rep. Lindsey LaPointe Encourages Residents to Seek Financial Claims Following Equifax Breach Settlement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is informing consumers about the Equifax breach settlement that will allow them to check if they were impacted by the historic 2017 data breach and to file a claim to receive restitution from the incident.
Kifowit Legislation to Allow Voters to Elect an Aurora Library Board Signed Into Law
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Stephaine Kifowit, D-Oswego, to give local taxpayers the opportunity to elect the Aurora Public Library Board has been signed by Governor J.B Pritzker and is now law.
Didech Invites Residents to Participate in Health Care Advisory Meeting Focused Affordability and Access
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Working to identify ways to bring better quality and lower cost health care to residents of Illinois, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will be hosting a Health Care Citizens’ Advisory meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room B of the Sullivan Community Center, located at 1620 N. Aspen Dr. in Vernon Hills.
Mason Works with Constituents to Develop Environmental Legislation
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, met with members of her Environmental Advisory Council at her district office in Gurnee on Monday.
Mussman Urges Residents to Check Equifax Settlement Website to File Claims and Monitor Credit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to a recent settlement over the 2017 Equifax security breach, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging residents to see if they have been affected and file a claim.
Hernandez Legislation Expanding Access to Adult English Classes Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local families will have better access to free English classes in their communities under a measure championed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, which was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.