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State Rep. Gong-Gershowitz: ‘Birthright Citizenship Ruling Reaffirms a Promise My Own Family Depended On’
GLENVIEW, Ill. — State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (D-Glenview) released the following statement today following the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to uphold birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment, rejecting President Trump’s executive order that sought to deny automatic citizenship to children born in the United States to immigrant parents:
Cochran Partners with Sysco Foods, Des Plaines Park District to Provide Free Hot Dogs After July Fourth Parade
DES PLAINES, Ill. — State Rep. Justin Cochran, D-Des Plaines, will be at Centennial Park in Des Plaines, on the corner of Center St. and Oakwood Ave. following the Des Plaines Fourth of July Parade, providing free hot dogs courtesy of Sysco Foods and the Des Plaines Park District.
Mason Cracks Down on Junk Fees, Price Gouging Schemes with New Affordability Laws
GURNEE, Ill. — Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law, thanks to the work of state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Hernandez Announces District Will Receive Grants to Support Underserved Communities
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced more than $1 million in new local investments designed to support local service providers through the state’s Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program.
Hernandez-backed Measure Ensuring Price Clarity at Grocery Stores Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan backed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, requiring all grocery chains in Illinois that offer e-coupons to provide, and honor, a physical coupon alternative was signed into law by the governor Friday.
Briel Bill Now Law: Protecting Patients from Medical Debt
OTTAWA, Ill. – A measure to ensure Illinois patients with medical debt are protected from aggressive hospital collection tactics is now law, thanks to successful work by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, who championed the bipartisan measure through the Illinois legislature this spring.
DeLaRosa Pushes Back Against Junk Fees, Price Gouging Schemes with New Affordability Laws
LOMBARD, Ill. – Major affordability measures addressing hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law due to the work of state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard.
Crawford Bill Expanding Apprenticeships in Barbering and Cosmetology Across Illinois Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Michael Crawford, D-Chicago, is celebrating the governor’s signing of legislation that creates new apprenticeship pathways in Illinois’ barbering and cosmetology industries. “Everyone deserves access to career opportunities that can lead...
Stuart Bill Expanding Insurance Coverage of Menopause Treatment Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Governor Pritzker signed legislation championed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helping patients manage menopause symptoms through legislation requiring insurance companies to cover up to 6 months of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) medication.
DeLuca-led Crematory Regulation Plan Now Law
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – In the wake of the tragic mishandling of remains at a local crematory, a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, will strengthen the comptroller’s investigative ability over crematories, while also clarifying standards for storage and cremation to restore dignity and confidence for families.
Hanson Cracks Down on Junk Fees, Price Gouging Schemes with New Affordability Laws
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – Multiple affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes were signed into law yesterday, thanks to the work of state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery.
West Bills Banning Hidden Fees, Price Raising Schemes Now Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law thanks to the support of state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford.
Hirschauer Shares Statement Two Days After The Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Overturn
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — On the four-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, issued the following statement on the work she has done in Springfield to protect abortion and reproductive rights across the state of Illinois:
Buckner Cracks Down on Junk Fees, Price Gouging Schemes with New Affordability Laws
CHICAGO — Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law, thanks to the work of state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago.
Yang Rohr Files Legislation to Support Gender Equity in High School Athletics Following IHSA Changes
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – In the wake of the surprise shortening of the Illinois girls’ flag football regular high school season, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr has introduced legislation requiring the statewide athletic association to conduct an equity impact review when changes are proposed that exacerbate inequities between comparable girls and boys sports teams.
Briel Bills Outlawing Price Raising Schemes Now Law
OTTAWA, Ill. – Major affordability measures cracking down on hidden junk fees and price gouging schemes are now law thanks to the support of state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa.
State Representative Kimberly Du Buclet Receives National Coalition of 100 Black Women Public Policy Award
CHICAGO —State Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet, D-Chicago, will be honored by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metropolitan Chapter with its Public Policy Award at the organization’s annual gala on Friday, June 26.
Hoffman, Community Honor Lt. Gregory Jonas with Avenue Designation
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – In recognition of the life of Lt. Gregory Jonas, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, joined family, friends and colleagues Monday to officially designate Bond Ave. in Cahokia Heights from S. 43rd St. to S. 47th St. as the “Lt. Gregory Jonas Memorial Avenue.”