Latest Updates:
Hernandez-Sponsored Clean Water Act Now Law
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to ensure state water supplies remain free from contamination, was recently signed in to law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Crespo Measure to Help Seniors Seeking Property Tax Relief Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County seniors receiving cost-saving property tax exemptions will no longer have to go through the burdensome of reapplying every year as a result of a new law passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates.
Walker to Update Constituents at Coffee and Conversation Event in Arlington Heights
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is inviting residents to join him for a cup of coffee and a conversation on issues Saturday, Aug. 31 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Panera Bread in Arlington Heights located at 5 W. Rand Rd.
Andrade Property Tax Appeal Workshop Connects Homeowners with Tax relief
CHICAGO, Ill. – To help residents receive real property tax relief, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, hosted over 150 homeowners in the 45th Ward last night for an appeal and exemption workshop in conjunction with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, 45th Ward Alderman Jim Gardiner, and Cook County Commissioner Bridget Degnan.
Yednock’s First Opioid Summit Brings Together Community Leaders for Solutions to Opioid Crisis
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, hosted his first Opioid Advisory Committee meeting with members of law enforcement and local community activists to bring forth solutions to the ongoing epidemic.
Jones-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Violence at Places of Worship Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is combatting religiously-motivated hate crimes by enacting a new law strengthening punishments for criminals who target people in places of worship.
Mason Discusses Future Legislation with Residents at Local Coffee Shop
GURNEE, Ill. – Community members joined state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, for an open conversation on state and local issues at He Brews Coffee Shop in Winthrop Harbor on Saturday.
West Applauds Release of State Grant Dollars for Airport Repair Hub
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is applauding the release of state dollars for a $14.7 million grant for a job-creating jet repair hub at the Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Kifowit-Backed Legislation to Expand Job Creation Programs, Apprenticeship Tax Credits Becomes Law
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to increase local economic growth, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, backed a measure to support businesses that invest in local jobs and apprenticeships that lead to good-paying employment opportunities.
Slaughter to Host Census Job Day with U.S. Census Bureau
CHICAGO – As the 2020 Census approaches, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with the U.S. Census Bureau to host a census job fair and help connect local residents to upcoming job opportunities.
Hernandez-Backed Legislation Expanding Grants to Future Teachers Becomes Law
AURORA, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, which expands grants for teachers planning on working in hard-to-staff school districts, was recently signed into law.
Stuart Measure to Raise Minimum Salary for Teachers Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to increase the minimum salary for teachers was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week.
Andrade Applauds ‘Bank On” Plan to Protect Consumers
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is applauding efforts by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Comptroller Susana Mendoza to protect consumers through the creation of the “Bank On” initiative. The program, signed into law last week, aims to expand the number of certified financial products available to consumers new to banking.
Mah’s Immigrant Tenant Protection Measure Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois landlords will now be prohibited from using immigration status to harass or threaten tenants with eviction under a new law from state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Increase Tobacco Age to 21 Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to raise the minimum age to buy tobacco products in Illinois became law on July 1.
Mason Meets with Area Business Owners, Discusses Efforts to Grow Local Economy
GURNEE, Ill. – In an effort to recognize the achievements of locally-owned businesses in her community, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, visited Black Cat Stitchery in Winthrop Harbor on Wednesday.
Hernandez, Villanueva Invite Local Residents to Little Village Back-to-School Health Fair
CHICAGO – State Reps. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, are inviting local residents to a get a head start on the new school year with a Back-to-School Health Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31st from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Piotrowski Park, located at 4247 W. 31st St. in the Little Village.
Walker-Sponsored Bill Expanding Workforce Development and Apprenticeships Now Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – A bill passed by state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, to create a grant program designed to close educational and employment gaps in career and technical education as well as apprenticeship programs was signed into law this week.