Latest Updates:
Yednock Blasts Vistra Energy Decision to Close Hennepin Power Plant
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement following Vistra executive’s decision to close the Hennepin Power Plant:
LaPointe Commends Pritzker’s Enactment of Measures to Support First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to a number of measures that directly support first responders, law enforcement and their families.
Historic Equal Pay Law backed by Rep. Walker Now Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Highlighting his commitment to equal pay for equal work, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is commending Gov. J.B. Pritzker for signing legislation Walker spearheaded to protect women from potential pay discrimination.
Business, Labor Groups Recognize State Rep. Barbara Hernandez for Critical Transportation Investment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A coalition of business and labor leaders is applauding state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, for her commitment to creating jobs and revitalizing the economy by investing in stronger roads, bridges and other key economic drivers.
Harper Tours Urban Farm with State Agriculture Director
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, recently welcomed Illinois Department of Agriculture Director John Sullivan to Chicago to tour Growing Home, an urban farming organization in Chicago’s Englewood neighborhood.
Ortiz-Backed Measure Expanding Access to Banking Services to Underserved Communities Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Underserved communities, which tend to be low-income and immigrant, will have expanded access to banking services under a new law backed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago.
Yednock, Illinois State Rifle Association to Host Gun Rights Seminar
STREATOR, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, and representatives from the Illinois State Rifle Association will partner to offer gun owners a free Gun Rights Seminar to review Illinois law and assist residents with Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) Card applications.
Stuart-Backed Measure to Increase Reporting in Child Abuse Cases Signed by Pritzker
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To increase reporting and accountability within the Department of Family and Child Services (DCFS), state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently supported a measure to overhaul the reporting and notification procedures for suspected child abuse cases.
Lilly Highlights the Need for Property Tax Relief
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D- Chicago, is highlighting the need for concrete property tax relief for Illinois homeowners.
Rep. Hernandez Joins Edgar Fellows
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently participated in the 8th annual Edgar Fellows program, led by former Governor Jim Edgar and the University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs, to discuss effectively working across the aisle to find solutions to the state’s problems.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Ensure Equal Pay Now Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to help secure equal pay for women and people of color was recently signed into law by the governor.
Yednock Measure to Include Labor Movement History in Firefighter Training Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a new law that updates current firefighter training policy to cover the history and impact of the labor movement. Yednock worked with the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois to pass this legislation.
LaPointe Highlights New Sexual Assault Tracking System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a significant new Illinois law that will empower survivors, law enforcement and health care facilities and improve the system to track evidence from sexual assaults.
Ortiz Effort to Encourage Diversity of Student-Trustees at University of Illinois System Signed into Law
CHICAGO – Undocumented students at the University of Illinois will have a voice in their university’s decisions under legislation passed by state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, expanding student body representation among the university board of trustees which is now law.
Lilly Urges Governor to Sign Measure to Help At-Risk Students with Anger Management Concerns
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to enact a measure to assist at-risk students with anger management concerns.
Jones Applauds Passage of Critical Property Tax Relief Measures, Highlights Other Relief Efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is applauding the enactment of vital property tax relief efforts to help homeowners save money and a new task force to offer solutions to lower taxes.
Hoffman, Greenwood Measure to Expand Opportunities for Military Spouses Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Military spouses will have easier access to professional licensure for employment under a new law passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis.
Governor Signs Stuart-Backed Measure to Expand Access to Medical Care for Survivors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that survivors of sexual assault receive necessary medical attention as soon as possible, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently supported legislation to expand access to sexual assault care.