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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.
Slaughter Hosts Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar with Attorney General’s Office
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois attorney general’s office, hosted a Senior Fraud Prevention Seminar to help seniors avoid becoming victims of fraud and identity theft.
Slaughter-Backed Measure to Ensure Equal Pay for Women Signed by Governor
CHICAGO, Ill. – To help undo the effects of gender and racial discrimination, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new law that will prohibit employers from engaging in practices that contribute to the gap in pay between women and their male counterparts.
Didech to Host Health Care Advisory Meeting
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to share their thoughts by participating in his Health Care Citizens’ Advisory Council meeting on Saturday, Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. in Meeting Room B of the Vernon Hills Parker District’s Sullivan Center, located at 635 N. Aspen Dr. in Vernon Hills.
Mussman Backs Measure to Improve Reporting of Child Abuse Cases
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to improve communication between the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the Departments of Family Services (DFS) and Health and Family Services (HFS), state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, has supported legislation that would require DCFS to submit their reports within 10 days of a completed investigation to the respective agency.
Scherer Honored For Helping Invest in Infrastructure, Creating New Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, was recently recognized for her work to rebuild crumbling roads and bridges and to create a better economic future in Illinois by the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC).
Didech to Advance Fight for Property Tax Relief Through Appointment As Member of New Task
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is continuing his fight for real property tax relief as a member of the newly created Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force, which will work to address the rising property tax burden facing middle-class families and seniors.
Ortiz Invites Local Families to Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is inviting local families to kick off a new school year with a variety of free services and resources at his ‘Back to School Bash’ on Tuesday, August 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Thomas Kelly College Prep, located at 4136 S. California Ave in Chicago.
Walsh Promoting Cell Phones Drive to Help Deployed Illinois Service Members Call Home
JOLIET, Ill. – This week 400 Illinois National Guardsmen and women from the 1st battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment will begin their prepping for a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is urging local residents to help provide those solders with a free way to call home by donating gently-used mobile phones through Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc. at his district office located at 121 Springfield Ave. in Joliet.