View up to date information on how Illinois is responding to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and find helpful resources at the
State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site and the Illinois House Democratic Caucus Coronavirus Resource Site.
Latest Updates:
Lilly Uses Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to Call for an End to Access and Treatment Disparities
CHICAGO – During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to disparities minority communities face accessing mental health care and calling for an end to unequal mental health care access.
Tarver Promotes FastTrack Certification Option for Chicago and Cook County Minority-Owned Businesses
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is highlighting an accelerated process for female-owned and minority-owned businesses to qualify for state contracts and assistance through the state’s Business Enterprise Program (BEP).
State Rep. Hernandez Promotes Local High-Quality Job Growth through New Aurora Micro-Factory
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is promoting the opening of a new fiber optic micro-factory in Aurora which will create good-paying local jobs and advance Illinois as a leader in technology.
Scherer Promotes Virtual Care Program for Residents Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms
DECATUR, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Illinoisans statewide, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging residents who have tested positive with moderate symptoms to take advantage of telehealth resources.
Slaughter-Backed Budget Provides Assistance to Homeowners and Renters
CHICAGO – To ensure Illinois families are able to continue to make mortgage and rent payments, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, helped to pass a budget that includes over $390 million in assistance for homeowners and renters struggling to make payments.
Yingling-Backed Bill to Protect Illinois Workers amid COVID-19 Pandemic Awaits Governor’s Signature
ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – In an effort to establish new protections for Illinois’ working men and women during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, supported legislation that expands unemployment benefits and protections to furloughed employees working on the frontlines.
Jones Promotes Adult Literacy Grants Awarded for South Suburban Area Adult Education
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is promoting new funding awarded to South Suburban College organizations to bolster adult literacy education and provide critical skills to local workers searching for good-paying employment opportunities.
Didech Legislation Leads Fight Against Racist Property Deed Language
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Working with concerned homeowners in Mundelein, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, has filed legislation to empower residents to remove unlawful and racist language attached to their property deeds.
Didech Legislation Leads Fight Against Racist Property Deed Language
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Working with concerned homeowners in Mundelein, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, has filed legislation to empower residents to remove unlawful and racist language attached to their property deeds.
Slaughter-Backed Measure to Expand Access to Voting Signed into Law
CHICAGO – To protect and expand access to voting, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure that will expand the state’s vote-by-mail program and allow for additional alternative options to in-person voting during the upcoming November election.
Pappas Works for Child Care Restoration Grant Funding, Promotes Application Opportunities
ITASCA, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting new grant opportunities from the Illinois Department of Human Services to assist child care providers as they provide valuable service during a challenging time. “Child care providers fill a vital role in...
Hurley Hosts Community Shred Day
CHICAGO, Ill. – To help residents protect themselves from identity thieves, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, recently hosted a free community shred day.
Pappas-Backed ‘Seizure Smart School Act’ to Aid Epileptic Students, Increase Student Safety Now in Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her fight for better healthcare for all Illinois children, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, supported a new law that is now in effect, which requires schools to coordinate with parents of children with epilepsy and their doctors to create a comprehensive plan of action in case of an emergency.
Moylan Highlights Utility Relief Programs
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, is encouraging residents who are experiencing financial hardship to apply for utility relief programs made available in response to COVID-19.
Manley Applauds Investment in Joliet Junior College Small Business Development Center
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is applauding recent expansions in small business development centers across the state to support businesses seeking grants and other assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buckner Highlights Extended, Reformed Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the recent extension of the deadline for small businesses to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Moylan Highlights Newly Available Child Care Restoration Grants
DES PLAINES, Ill. – State Rep. Marty Moylan is encouraging licensed child care providers who have experienced revenue loss due to the COVID-19 public health crisis to apply for financial relief under a $270 million child care relief program.
Hernández Presenta un Sitio de Prueba de Coronavirus Móvil gratis, una Entrega de Alimentos y un Evento del Censo en la Escuela Secundaria Unity Jr.
CICERO, Ill. – Mientras la pandemia de COVID-19 continúa, la representante estatal Lisa Hernández, D-Cicero, está destacando la apertura de un sitio móvil de pruebas de COVID-19 en Cícero junto con una entrega de alimentos presentada por el Gran Depósito de Alimentos de Chicago. La asistencia para completar el cuestionario del censo también se proporcionará.