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Crawford Bill Cracking Down on Predatory Telemarketing and Scammers Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is working to protect older adults and working families from scams by passing new legislation out of the House to combat companies who solicit seniors and families with nuisance and often fraudulent automated...
Stuart Spends a Day with Illinois Community Care Program Participant and Homecare Aide
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, spent the day with Mary Barge and her homecare aide Juandalyn Reese, gaining hands-on experience with Illinois’ Community Care Program through the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Throughout...
Harper Bill Tackling Food Deserts in Illinois Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is fighting to expand access to fresh, healthy food in historically disinvested communities by passing a new bill to advance innovative approaches to addressing food deserts. “The goal is for everyone to have a...
Stuart Passes Public University Direct Admissions Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Easing the college application process for high school students, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, passed a measure out of the House on Monday that creates a direct admissions program to public universities in Illinois for high school and...
Ammons Advances Educational, Professional Opportunity for Returning Citizens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Easing obstacles returning citizens face after being released from state facilities, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, successfully passed measures out of the House restoring educational and professional opportunities for the current and formerly...
Yang Rohr Bill Cracking Down on Cyber-Bullying Using Generative AI Technology Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, rallied support for a measure to crack down on the growing trend of bullying that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create and disseminate sexually explicit materials. The bill passed the House on...
Hernandez Bill Expanding Access to Baby Changing Stations Passes House Floor Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families with young children will have better, safer access to baby changing stations in public spaces under a new bill passed by state Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, D-Cicero, ensuring parks, hotels, restaurants, and small entertainment venues...
Hoffman Advances Consumer Protection Measure, Targets Deceptive Home Warranty Schemes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal recently advanced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, would stop companies from sending misleading mail encouraging homeowners to extend an “expiring” home warranty when the homeowner actually has no warranty or business relationship...
Hoffman Advances ‘Road Safety and Fairness Act’ with Secretary of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An initiative from state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to modernize road test requirements and raise the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from age 79 to age 87 passed the...
Avelar Bill Reaffirming Medication Abortion Access in Illinois Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Committed to maintaining women’s reproductive healthcare rights, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a measure out of the House chamber on Monday safeguarding access to medication abortion in the state of Illinois. “With federal...
Walsh Advances ‘Road Safety and Fairness Act’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., (D-Elwood), advanced a plan to modernize road test requirements through the House chamber Wednesday afternoon, raising the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from age 79 to age 87....
Crawford Bill Expanding Advocate Information for Families of Students with Disabilities Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House Floor on Monday, to expand requirements for school districts to notify families of students with disabilities of advocates experienced in Individualized Education Programs...
Saturday: Grasse To Host Senior and Veteran Resource Fair
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Raising awareness of state resources and aid available for older Illinoisans and retired service members, State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights,will join local organizations and policymakers to host a Senior & Veteran...
LaPointe to Visit Chicago Schools, Meet with Local Students, Faculty, and Stakeholders
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), a strong advocate for increased resources for local schools and improved classrooms for future generations, visited several far Northwestside students and faculty members to learn more about how to propel local...
Modest-Income Seniors’ Home Energy Assistance Protected from Inflation Pressures Under New Hernandez Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working to secure vital home energy assistance for seniors on fixed incomes, advancing legislation to expand access to a utility bill assistance program. "When temperatures plummet and...
Yang Rohr Bills Seek to Create Opportunity for Learners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to help Illinois students succeed by advancing new legislation creating additional paths for students seeking to expand the scope of their education, and empowering advanced middle...
Thursday: Avelar Hosts Local Office Hours
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will host a series of ‘mobile office hours’ through the end of year at three locations around her community, kicking off at the Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook this Thursday from Noon to 2 p.m....
Ford Joins Students and Higher Education Leaders, Calls on Washington to Responsibly Support College Funding
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined students, educators and university officials Monday to encourage leaders in Washington to stand up for higher education and avoid devastating cuts that will erode opportunities for learners. “Federal support...