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Stuart, Metro East Legislators To Collect Diapers for National Diaper Week
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To increase the accessibility of diapers for families across the Metro East, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be collecting diapers during the week of Sept. 23-29 to benefit WIC recipients in Madison County. Stuart is organizing the diaper collection with state legislators from the Metro East, WIC in Granite City, and Soup-and-Share in Madison, IL to collect diapers for local women and families.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Require EpiPen Coverage for Children Signed into Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Illinois insurance companies will be required to cover EpiPens for minors after legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Mason Knocks Doors to Hear Community Concerns
GURNEE, Ill. – During the General Assembly’s legislative recess, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is spending time seeking feedback from local residents by going door-to-door in neighborhoods throughout her district.
Hernandez Invites Seniors to Fraud Prevention Seminar
AURORA, Ill. – To help seniors protect themselves against frequent scams occurring throughout Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is partnering with the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a fraud prevention seminar on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Prisco Community Center, located at 150 W. Illinois Ave. in Aurora from noon to 1 p.m.
Lilly Draws Attention to Children’s Mental Health Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is calling attention to reforms of the children’s mental health system in Illinois.
Yednock Launches Free Health Fair Events with OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to improve the health and wellbeing of area residents, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will be offering free Community Health Fairs with OSF Healthcare St. Elizabeth to provide various services and screenings to area residents.
Hoffman Invites Local Seniors to Fraud Prevention Seminar
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Local residents over the age of 55 are invited to join state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, for a senior fraud prevention seminar he is hosting next month with the Illinois Attorney General’s office and state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and Monica Bristow, D-Alton.
Didech Stands Up For Illinois Teens’ Health, Backs Measure to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid increasing reports of vaping-related illnesses and deaths, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is doubling-down on his efforts to take on the tobacco industry and backing a ban on the sale and distribution of flavored tobacco products.
Cancelled: West Women’s Self-Defense Seminar Scheduled for Sept. 26
ROCKFORD, Ill. – The women’s self-defense seminar to be hosted by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26 has been cancelled. No make-up date is planned at this time.
Mussman Backs Ban on Flavored Tobacco Products
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Concerned that children are increasingly being attracted to new forms of flavored tobacco, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has recently backed a bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products in Illinois.
Lilly Highlights New Law That Protects Children from Secondhand Smoke
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will help protect children from secondhand smoke by prohibiting vehicle occupants from smoking while minors are present.
Yednock Fights for Property Tax Relief through Less Government and Greater School Funding
SPRINGFILED, Ill. – As a member of the newly created Property Tax Relief Task Force, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will serve on the Government Consolidation and School Funding subcommittees to examine excessive units of local government and fight for greater state investment for local schools.
Stuart to Hold “Coffee with Katie” at Sacred Grounds in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To remain accessible to constituents, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will hold a “Coffee with Katie” on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at Sacred Grounds, located at 233 N. Main Street in Edwardsville.
Walker-Sponsored Senior Property Tax Relief Bill Now Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Senior citizens will no longer have to reapply annually for their Cook County Senior Homestead Exemption thanks to legislation spearheaded by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights.
Harper Visits Southern Illinois for Agricultural Tour
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, chair of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee, recently visited Southern Illinois as part of a multiday agricultural tour.
West to Host Women’s Self-Defense Seminar with Rockford Police Department Sept. 26
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is teaming up with the Rockford Police Department to provide self-defense training for women on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Rockford Police Department’s District 2 station, located at 1410 Broadway in Rockford.
Welch-Backed Teacher Minimum Wage Increase Now Law
HILLSIDE, Ill. – A proposal sponsored by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, to increase the minimum salary for Illinois teachers was recently signed into law.
Mason Honors Victims of 9/11, Offers Support for Law Enforcement Community
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, delivered welcoming remarks to attendees at the Law Enforcement Expo at Gurnee Mills in Gurnee on Saturday. The event’s opening ceremony paid tribute to the citizens and first responders who lost their lives in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.