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Avelar Backs Bill to Reduce Energy Demands, Cut Utility Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term for residents, while holding large utility corporations accountable.
DeLuca Condemns Political Violence, Urges Better Path Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, is backing a bipartisan resolution that condemns the recent rise in political violence and urges a more civil and respectful path forward.
Hernandez Backs Property Tax Reform to Expand Relief for Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, continued her fight to make life easier for vulnerable Illinoisans when she passed a measure to increase the income ceilings for property tax exemption programs for low-income seniors.
Gill Backs Legislation to Combat Rising Energy Costs and Provide Long-term Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term for residents, while holding large utility corporations accountable.
Stuart Backs Legislation to Combat Rising Energy Costs and Provide Long-term Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Ameren users would be in line to see immediate and long-term savings under a plan backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, that aims to reduce electric bills, create jobs and strengthen Illinois’ electric grid.
Jiménez Champions Measure Protecting Americans from Unjust and Abusive Practices by Federal Immigration Agents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With Illinoisans falling victim to violent and dehumanizing immigration enforcement tactics, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is fighting back, supporting legislation to reign in the tactics and operations of federal agents.
Hoffman Collecting Canned Goods for Thanksgiving Giveaway, Asks for Community Donations
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In coordination with state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is asking local residents to join him in collecting canned goods to provide families a full Thanksgiving dinner this year at their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway.
Ortíz Champions Measure Protecting Undocumented Communities Against Growing Immigration Raids
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is pushing back on the inhumane “Midway Blitz” by backing legislation to prevent certain federal immigration operations at or near courthouses and add safeguards for undocumented people at hospitals, daycares and on college campuses.
Blair-Sherlock Backs Energy Savings, Senior Property Tax Freeze, Transit Reform, Commonsense Immigration Raid Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Focused on addressing issues facing families, state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, supported a veto session agenda this week that will lower electric bills, expand the senior property tax freeze, transform public transit and implement safeguards related to immigration raids.
DeLaRosa Backs Senior Property Tax Freeze Expansion, Lower Energy Bills, Transit Reform, Responsible Immigration Raid Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Underscoring her focus to address challenges facing families, state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Glen Ellyn, backed a series of measures this week that will expand the senior property tax freeze, reduce home energy costs, improve public transit and implement responsible immigration protections.
Deuter Backs Expansion of Senior Property Tax Freeze, Energy Bill Savings, Responsible Transit Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, this week supported an expansion of the senior property tax freeze, voted for a transformative public transit reform plan and backed a comprehensive energy package that will address rising energy costs.
Ford Honors Joseph Caldwell Sr., Trailblazing South Side Tailor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, led passage of a House Resolution this week honoring the impactful life of South Side icon Joseph Caldwell Sr., a trailblazing tailor and
leading Black business owner.
Kifowit Backs Plans to Reduce Energy Costs, Expand Senior Property Tax Freeze, Reform Transit; Leads Alopecia Resolution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to uplift local families, this week state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D- Oswego, backed an energy plan to reduce home energy costs, expanded the senior property tax freeze, supported transit reform and recognized individuals impacted by scarring alopecia.
Illinois House Passes Landmark Bill to Protect Immigrant Families and Uphold Constitutional Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Today, the Illinois House of Representatives passed House Bill 1312, a sweeping civil rights and community-protection bill championed by the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to safeguard immigrant families and defend due process in the face of escalating immigration enforcement actions.
Hernandez Backs Reform Cracking Down on “Operation Midway Blitz” Harassment in Hospitals, Courthouses, Higher Ed Campuses, Childcare Centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, backed major new reforms to give a private cause of action to people in hospitals, institutions of higher education, in and near courthouses, and childcare centers who suffered abuse from law enforcement carrying out Donald Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz.”
Lilly-Backed Legislation Lowers Costs for Illinois Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home energy bills both immediately and in the long term for residents, while holding large utility corporations accountable.
Scherer Urges Federal Response as SNAP Benefits Face Shutdown
SPRINGFIELD, Ill- State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is urging federal leaders to act as Illinois families prepare for SNAP benefits to stop on November 1 due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.
DuBuclet Takes Bold Action During Fall Veto Session to Cut Rising Energy Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, passed comprehensive new legislation Wednesday evening to address rising energy costs make life easier for working families across Illinois.