Latest Updates:
Willis Promotes Overdose Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kathleen Willis, D-Northlake, is highlighting International Overdose Awareness Day, which falls on Saturday, Aug. 31 this year.
Yednock Launches Local Opioid Advisory Council
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is announcing his first ever Opioid Advisory Committee to bring together local advocates to offer solutions to the opioid crisis.
LaPointe Backs Clean Energy Jobs Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Maintaining her commitment to protecting the environment, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, recently announced her support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).
Edly-Allen Brings Brookfield Zoo to Local Summer Camp
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently brought the Brookfield Zoo Animal Ambassador program to the youth campers at the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County summer camp.
Stava-Murray Suicide Prevention Measure Signed Into Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Naperville, to expand the state’s suicide prevention efforts and implement a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy was signed into law on Friday.
Ramirez Bill to Expand Access to Homelessness Prevention Resources Signed into Law
SPRINFGIELD, Ill. – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, that seeks to reduce homelessness throughout Illinois recently became law.
Feigenholtz Appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to help provide real tax relief for Illinois homeowners, state Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, was selected to serve on the newly created Property Tax Relief Task Force. The bipartisan working group is charged with finding solutions to lowering property taxes across Illinois.
Madigan, House Democrats Lead Effort to Enact Major Anti-Harassment Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A major package of stronger protections against sexual harassment and state ethics reforms championed by Speaker Michael J. Madigan and House Democrats is now law.
Yingling Holds Seminar To Help Protect Local Property Owners From Flooding Damage
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to help property owners protect their homes from flooding, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, was joined by Avon Township Supervisor Terry Wilke in hosting a Flood Proofing Seminar to educate his constituents on how they can best prepare for flooding. The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, who led the seminar, provided expert advice on the steps homeowners can take to reduce flood damage to their property.
D’Amico-Sponsored Equal Pay Measure Now Law
CHICAGO – A reform sponsored by state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago, that aims to close the wage gap by prohibiting employers from using unfair practices to force women and people of color into a lifetime of lower pay was recently signed into law.
Connor-Backed Equal Pay Measure Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law backed by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, will crack down on discriminatory practices some businesses use to unfairly pay women less than men.
Scherer Honored For Helping Invest in Infrastructure, Creating New Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, was recently recognized for her work to rebuild crumbling roads and bridges and to create a better economic future in Illinois by the Transportation for Illinois Coalition (TFIC).
Didech to Advance Fight for Property Tax Relief Through Appointment As Member of New Task
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is continuing his fight for real property tax relief as a member of the newly created Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force, which will work to address the rising property tax burden facing middle-class families and seniors.
Ortiz Invites Local Families to Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is inviting local families to kick off a new school year with a variety of free services and resources at his ‘Back to School Bash’ on Tuesday, August 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Thomas Kelly College Prep, located at 4136 S. California Ave in Chicago.
Bristow Legislation to Require Coverage of Critical Health Monitors Signed Into Law
ALTON, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, known as “Marlie’s Bill”
was signed into law on Wednesday, which requires insurance coverage for life-saving lung and heart
activity monitors for children.
Walsh Promoting Cell Phones Drive to Help Deployed Illinois Service Members Call Home
JOLIET, Ill. – This week 400 Illinois National Guardsmen and women from the 1st battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment will begin their prepping for a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, is urging local residents to help provide those solders with a free way to call home by donating gently-used mobile phones through Cell Phones for Soldiers Inc. at his district office located at 121 Springfield Ave. in Joliet.
Halpin Bill to Stop Outsourcing, Create Expert Task Force Preventing Job Loss Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, is combatting outsourcing in the Quad City area by establishing a panel of experts and businesses leaders to craft new solutions to prevent job loss and keep businesses in Illinois.
Edly-Allen to Co-Host Back to School Summer Event with Foglia YMCA
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – In preparation for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, will co-host a Back to School Fair with the Foglia YMCA on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Foglia YMCA located at 1025 N. Old McHenry Rd. in Lake Zurich.