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Kelly-Backed Legislation Consolidates Early Childhood Services Under One Agency
CHICAGO— State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, proudly sponsored legislation that consolidates early childhood services under one agency, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), to streamline funding decisions and services that families with children will receive.
Manley Offers REALTORS Legislative Update, Speaks to Three Rivers Association
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – In an address to managing broker members of the Three Rivers Association of REALTORS, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D- Joliet, addressed ways to get more people to take root in Illinois.
LaPointe Leads Coalition to Secure Funding for Older Adult Shelter on Far Northwest Side in 30th Ward
CHICAGO – In response to the lack of resources and support for neighbors experiencing homelessness on the Far Northwest Side of Chicago, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) and colleagues secured $13 million in state capital funding to support the construction and development of a shelter for older adults in Chicago’s 30th Ward.
Kelly-Backed Legislation Consolidates Early Childhood Services Under One Agency
CHICAGO— State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, proudly sponsored legislation that consolidates early childhood services under one agency, the Illinois Department of Early Childhood (IDEC), to streamline funding decisions and services that families with children will receive.
Hirschauer-Backed Artificial Intelligence Safety Standards Legislation Now Law
A measure creating new guardrails intended to prevent Artificial Intelligence (AI) assisted catastrophic harm is now law due to the help of state Rep. Maura Hischauer, D-West Chicago.
Gill Legislation Increasing Access to Medication Recall Information Signed into Law
Working to increase access to information regarding medication recalls, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is highlighting legislation recently signed into law that requires pharmacists to share information on how to sign up for medication recall notifications.
Hernandez Measure Expanding College Tuition Assistance for DREAMers Signed into Law
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, celebrated the signing into law of her measure to streamline the ability of those who send money overseas to opt to donate to the Illinois DREAM Fund, a program to help immigrant students who want to attend Illinois universities.
Ness-led Law Connects Illinoisans With Disabilities to Critical Savings
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. – An initiative improving disability savings and services for young families and children in Illinois is now law, thanks to work led by state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, who successfully championed a bipartisan measure promoting access to ABLE account cost-saving benefits for Illinoisans with disabilities.
TUESDAY: Ness to Host Algonquin Coffee Hour
ALGONQUIN, Ill. — State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is hosting a coffee hour at Churros Y Chocolate in Algonquin this Tuesday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. to connect with the community in a casual setting and learn more about local concerns.
Hoffman Updates to Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund Now Law
A plan led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, to reinforce the Illinois Mine Subsidence Insurance Fund by updating decades-old statutes to better align with current needs and better serve Metro East property owners is now law.
Hirschauer-Led Legislation Establishing Early Childhood Oversight Now Law
A measure extending the powers of the state Inspector General to cover the newly created Illinois Department of Early Childhood is now law due to the work of state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago.
Hirschauer Cracks Down on Junk Fees, Price Gouging Schemes with New Affordability Laws
Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law due to the work of state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago.
Manley Sponsors Romeoville Park Party, Upcoming Summer Celebrations
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined community members and residents as a sponsor of the packed Wesglen Park for a “Touch of Magic” themed Romeoville Park Party.
Davis Celebrates St. Rita High School’s Historic State Championship
State Rep. Lisa Davis, D–Chicago, released the following statement congratulating St. Rita High School on winning its first-ever Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Championship:
Hernandez Measure Cutting Costs for Cosmetology Certifications Signed into Law
State Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, D-Cicero, lauded the final approval by the governor of a measure to create an apprenticeship program for those pursuing careers in cosmetology, barbery and other esthetics fields.
Briel-Backed Blue Envelope Program Now Law in Illinois
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting a new law signed Friday set to improve interactions between law enforcement and Illinois drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by establishing the Blue Envelope Program throughout Illinois.
Hoffman Celebrates New Shiloh Police Station, Joins Groundbreaking with Local Officials
SHILOH, Ill. – Working to ensure our law enforcement has the resources they need to do their job safely and effectively, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders, police and community members Monday for the ceremonial groundbreaking of a new police station in Shiloh.
State Rep. Cassidy Condemns SCOTUS Ruling Restricting Rights of Transgender Student Athletes
CHICAGO — State Representative Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, released the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia v BPJ, which allows states to prevent transgender athletes from participating in sports that align with their gender identity :