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Jimenez to Host Town Hall Discussing Productive & Transformative Legislative Session
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago, will join State Rep. Will Guzzardi and State Sen. Omar Aquino for a Spring Legislative Recap on Thursday, July 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center at 4048 W. Armitage, discussing the ways Springfield was responsive to the needs of working families and their communities. The event will be moderated by State Senator-elect Graciela Guzman.
Canty to Hold Town Halls to Hear from Her Community
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, will be reaching out to her community with two town halls to take questions about recent progress in Springfield. The first town hall will be July 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, at 500 N. Dunton Avenue in Arlington Heights. Canty will be joined by state Sen. Mark Walker, and state Rep. Nicolle Grasse.
Canty Recognized by Fire Fighters for Law Improving Healthcare for Injured First Responders
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI) are
recognizing state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, for a bipartisan measure she
spearheaded to improve health and survivor benefits for first responders injured or killed in the
line of duty.
Camille Lilly Invites Community to “Beef Up the Block”
OAK PARK, Ill. – As part of the Adopt-A-Legislator Program, State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is partnering with Menard County Farm Bureau to host “Beef up the Block” on Saturday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sayre Language Academy, 1850 Newland Ave, in Chicago.
Ammons Highlights Staff Work, ‘Empowering the Illinois African Diaspora’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is highlighting a recent publication that dives into an adopted resolution establishing first-of-its-kind scientific DNA processes through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s (UIUC) Department of Anthropology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.
Hirschauer Responds to SCOTUS Action on Illinois Gun Law
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court declining to take up a challenge on an Illinois law that bans certain semi-automatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, leaving the Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA) intact.
Gordon-Booth Highlights Illinois State Police Highway Cameras Effectively Targeting Shootings
PEORIA, Ill. – With the Illinois State Police (ISP) expected to install highway cameras in Peoria County later this year, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting recently released data that shows ISP is now identifying relevant individuals in 82% of highway shootings.
Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy with Business Improvement Districts Signed into Law
CHICAGO, Ill — A measure backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, was signed into law today to support growing businesses by creating ‘Business Improvement Districts,’ or ‘BIDs.’ BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to have more control of how the money is spent.
Williams-Backed Legislation Combatting Opioid Overdoses Takes Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concert venues are better prepared to treat drug overdoses under a new law now in effect from state Rep. Jawaharial ‘Omar’ Williams, D-Chicago, expanding access to opioid antagonists at live music sites.
Gordon-Booth Votes to Allow Creation of Digital Driver’s Licenses and State Identification Cards
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Motorists would soon have the option to use a digital driver’s license under a plan backed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
Sen. McConchie and Rep. Kifowit Sponsored Legislation to Assist Disabled Veterans
SPRINGFIELD- A significant step toward supporting Illinois’ disabled veterans was taken on July 1st as legislation was signed into law to alleviate some of the financial burdens placed on the state’s disabled veterans community. This new law, sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-Oswego), waives permit fees for disabled veterans who need to modify their homes for accessibility.
Hirschauer: Supreme Court Ruling Signals Illinois Can Act to Get Guns Away from Abusers
BATAVIA, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement Friday after the Supreme Court sided overwhelmingly with gun safety advocates and survivors of domestic violence by upholding federal protections preventing abusers from possessing firearms:
Mussman Passes Balanced Budget, Spotlights Early Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting steps to support public safety, healthcare, and improve education from cradle to career while holding the line on taxes for families.
Scherer Reflects on Spring Session, Underscores Support for Education, First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the passage of a balanced budget and the conclusion of the General Assembly’s spring session Wednesday, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, reflected on her efforts to uplift Illinois’ families by cutting the cost of health care, supporting first responders, strengthening our schools and standing up for Central Illinois.
Katz Muhl Invites Community to Job Fair
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, D-Northbrook, is partnering with fellow state Rep. Mary Beth Canty and Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton to host a Job Fair on Thursday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Community Consolidated School District 21, 959 West Dundee Rd, in Wheeling.
Tuesday – Hoffman, Belt, Kern and Local Officials to Highlight $5 Million State Investment for New Racetrack at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, and St. Clair County Chairman Mark Kern will join local officials Tuesday morning to highlight a $5 million state investment to support construction of a new racetrack at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds.
Benton Bills Target Disrespectful Flag Displays by Government Officials
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has introduced legislation that would prohibit politically motivated efforts to disrespect the flag, responding to a local incident in which a Will County official flew the American flag upside down outside in support of Donald Trump.
IL State Rep. Rashid, US Senator Markey Honored by Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Public Citizen, a renowned nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, recognized State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, with the Democracy Champion award. The award was presented at their gala at the National Press Club, where they also recognized U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts.