Latest Updates:
Rep. Canty to Host Open House at District Office on January 15
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting an open house at her district office to meet constituents, discuss the issues that matter most to them and share the resources in her office.
Manley Hosts Ongoing Luggage Drive for Kids in Foster Care, Encouraging Holiday Sale Shopping
JOLIET, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is welcoming the community to help provide luggage to kids in the foster care system, so they will not have to carry their belongings in garbage bags.
Briel Appears on WCMY Radiothon, Encourages Donations to Ottawa’s Community Food Basket
OTTAWA, Ill. — Encouraging residents to help their neighbors in need this holiday season, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently joined WCMY’s annual Freezin’ for a Reezin’ radiothon to help collect donations in support of Community Food Basket.
Hoffman Recognized as One of Illinois’ Most Effective Lawmakers
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Outside of caucus leaders, a nonpartisan think tank has identified state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, as the most effective lawmaker in the Illinois General Assembly, further noting he has “exceeded expectations” longer than any other state lawmaker.
Andrade Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process Rights from Trump Raids
CHICAGO, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Ammons-Backed Protections of Due Process Rights from Trump Raids Signed Into Law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Canty Holding “Create-A-Bill” Contest to Hear Priorities from Local High School Students
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is holding a “Create-A-Bill” contest to hear ideas from high school students in the community on legislation she can pursue in the coming year.
Lisa Hernandez Celebrates Expanded Protections Against Trump's Raids
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement after the governor signed House Bill 1312, a measure that strengthens protections for Illinoisans against unjust and unconstitutional immigration enforcement operations:
Ortíz Expands Protections Against Trump’s Raids
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, celebrated the signing of a package of measures that aims to protect against unjust and unconstitutional immigration enforcement operations, marking a bold step towards protecting communities from abusive and unjust federal immigration enforcement operations.
IL State Rep. DuBuclet Lauds Griffin Museum of Science & Industry Workers’ Inaugural Union Contract
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is standing in strong solidarity with employees of the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry following Wednesday night’s announcement that contract negotiations between workers and museum leadership have successfully concluded.
Grasse Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process, Constitutional Rights from Trump Raids
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill — Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares, courthouses and college campuses.
Davis Enacts New Protections to Protect Due Process Rights from Immigration Raids
CHICAGO, Ill. – Locations where everyone should feel safe will be better protected from warrantless immigration raids under a new law backed by state Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, expanding due process protections for all people at hospitals, daycares,
Hernandez-Backed Reform Cracking Down on Immigration Harassment, Upholding Constitutional Rights, Signed into Law
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, helped pass major new reforms to protect people in hospitals, institutions of higher education, courthouses and childcare centers from constitutional abuse by law enforcement officials, which were signed into law today.
Deuter Highlights Upcoming Winter Satellite Office Hours Schedule
WESTMONT, Ill. – Underscoring her efforts to help residents access state resources, state Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, will host a series of satellite office hours this winter at locations around the district to reach residents near their homes.
Briel Attends Tree Decoration, Team Donates to the Ottawa Community Food Basket
Ottawa, Ill.— State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, and her team attended a community Christmas tree decorating event in Washington Park last month , where sponsors of the Ottawa Community Christmas Tree were invited to join.
Briel Secures Massive Funding Release for Rooted for Good Organization
DEKALB, Ill.– Seeking to establish local living, health, and education programs in her communities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently secured generous funding for Dekalb County Community Gardens to build a community center for the organization Rooted for Good.
Mason-Backed Bill Defends Science, Reaffirms Support for Evidence-Based Immunizations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to defend public health and modern medicine against pseudoscience touted from Washington, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, helped pass a new law to establish immunization guidelines and require Illinois Department of Public Health-recommended (IDPH) vaccines be covered by health insurance.
Mason Continues Support for Vaccines Amid Unfounded Claims from CDC
GURNEE, Ill. – Reaffirming her support for immunizations, science-based research and individuals with developmental differences, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, supported a resolution condemning the Trump Administration, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for his ouster; as well as pushing back against the reckless spreading of junk science around vaccines and autism recently added to the CDC website.