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Stuart Bill Grants Students Voting Power on SIU Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Student trustees at the Southern Illinois University campuses in Edwardsville and Carbondale are a step closer to having an equal opportunity to vote on institutional matters presented before the SIU Board of Trustees, thanks to legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.
Lilly Talks Education, Economic Impact with Museum Advocates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, met recently with advocates for Illinois museums and cultural institutions for Museum Day in Springfield.
Yednock Passes Legislation to Dedicate Road in Honor of Local Veterans
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a resolution in the Illinois House of Representatives to help recognize the Galetti family, who has had eight brothers from their family that have served their country and the State of Illinois in the military.
Scherer Sponsors Legislation to Crack Down On Predatory Lenders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To protect consumers from the high cost of auto title loans, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is sponsoring legislation to cap the annual interest rates on title-secured loans and create more fair lending practices.
Hernandez Backs Effort to Protect Immigrant Tenants from Housing Intimidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to pushing back against the bigoted rhetoric of Donald Trump, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is supporting legislation that would establish state-level protections to ensure landlords are not able to threaten or evict tenants based on their immigration status.
Mason Supports Creation of Statewide Sexual Assault Evidence Tracking System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sponsoring House Bill 1440, a measure that creates and implements the first statewide sexual assault evidence tracking system in Illinois. Over recent years, 17 states have passed similar sexual assault tracking laws, as part of a national movement that has sought greater transparency when it comes to handling incidents of sexual assault.
Crespo Backs Measure to Strengthen Coverage of Pre-Existing Conditions in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working to ensure individuals with pre-existing conditions have access to affordable health insurance – regardless of what extreme politicians in Washington do.
Yednock Honors Local Law Enforcement for National Police Week
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is recognizing the importance of law enforcement both at the local and state level throughout Illinois during National Police Week. Police Week is an observance that pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died, or who have been disabled, in the line of duty.
West Joins Effort to Close Loopholes in FOID System, Prevent Gun Tragedies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the tragic workplace shooting that took place earlier this year in Aurora, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is supporting a series of reforms aimed at closing loopholes in the Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card system to make sure an individual like the Aurora shooter cannot maintain easy access to guns.
Ortiz Backs Effort to Improve Teacher Licensing Process, Address Teacher Shortage
CHICAGO – In light of the teacher shortage crisis facing Illinois, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz D-Chicago, is backing legislation that would make it easier for prospective teachers to be licensed by removing unnecessary barriers they face during the licensing process.
Welch Joins Legislators, Activists in Support of Women’s Health
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the midst of unprecedented attacks on women’s health across the country, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, joined legislators and activists in front of the Capitol for a rally to call for legislation that would protect a woman’s right to make her own health decisions.
Stuart Sponsored Legislation to Create Elder Abuse Task Force Passes Human Services Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois could see the creation of an Elder Abuse Task Force under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. Stuart stepped up to sponsor Senate Joint Resolution 13, which would create the Elder Abuse Task Force in order to identify a plan to combat elder abuse.
Kifowit Sponsors Plan to Extend Military Discounts to Family Members
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Spouses and dependents of active-duty service members would be eligible for the military discount on purchases including clothing, auto parts and other essentials under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego.
Didech to Participate in Vernon Township Mental Health Fair During Mental Health Awareness Month
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – To promote mental health awareness in the community as part of May’s Mental Health Month, the office of state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will be participating in the Vernon Township Mental Health Fair being held in Buffalo Grove on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Mussman Responds to Report Predicting Measles Outbreak in Cook County
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following a recent report by University of Texas researchers that names Cook County as having the highest risk of a potential measles outbreak, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting the importance of vaccinations.
West Backs Scott’s Law Update, Encourages Driver Awareness Passing Stopped Vehicles
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of multiple fatal crashes involving stopped Illinois State Police vehicles, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is backing a recently introduced proposal to better educate drivers on how to approach a stopped emergency vehicle, as well as a plan to increase penalties for drivers who recklessly endanger emergency responders on the highway.
Walker Advances Pro-Student Measure Focused on Maximizing Employment Opportunities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is advancing legislation which calls upon the Illinois Community College Board to administer a new grant program to assist students with jobs training.
State Rep. Walker Backs Legislation Strengthening Gun Laws
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Building on his record of supporting gun reform legislation, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, has co-sponsored House Bill 96, a bill intended to close harmful loopholes and strengthen the ability to enforce existing regulations.