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Rep. Nabeela Syed, Congresswoman Schakowsky, Join Local Group ‘My Density Matters,’ to Push for Expanded Cancer Care at State and Federal Levels
PALATINE, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, D-IL 9th, are joining with local nonprofit My Density Matters to push for state and federal legislation addressing gaps in breast cancer medical coverage.
DuBuclet Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Protect Women’s Access to Reproductive Health Medication
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is fighting to protect reproductive rights by demanding the Supreme Court preserve access to mifepristone and other medications vital to women’s health.
‘Oficina Embrujada’ del Rep. Gonzalez Regresa por Segunda Vez
CHICAGO – El Representante estatal Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, presenta el evento ‘Oficina Embrujada’ por segunda vez, prometiendo sustos grandes, muchos dulces, y recursos para la familia.
Rep. Gonzalez ‘Haunted Office’ Returns for 2nd Year
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr’s, D-Chicago, ‘Haunted Office’ event returns for the second year in a row, promising big scares, Halloween candy, and resources for families.
DuBuclet Invites Local Residents to Mobile DMV Event
CHICAGO –To assist local residents access driver, vehicle and other services offered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to attend a mobile DMV day at the Chicago Urban League (CUL).
Vella Reacts to Belvidere Assembly Plant News
BELVIDERE, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement regarding a tentative deal between the UAW and automaker Stellantis that is expected to update and reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant:
Rep. Rashid Invited to White House by President to Discuss Artificial Intelligence
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is headed to Washington, DC today after being invited to the White House to discuss issues related to “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.”
Mason Receives 100% Score from Illinois Humane Society
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, received the highest rating from the Illinois Humane Society for her advocacy for animal and animal rights causes.
Mah Announces Construction of Clean Energy Contractor Job Hubs in Chicago
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, announced the release of funds for the launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with some set to begin operation in Chicago soon.
Harper Invites Those Negatively Affected by USDA Loan Discrimination to Virtual Workshop
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is extending an invitation to residents for an informative online workshop aimed at addressing the historical impacts of discrimination in loan programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Rep. Gonzalez To Hold Hearing On Artificial Intelligence
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr, D-Chicago, will join the members of the House Judiciary – Civil and Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and IT Committees on Wednesday to discuss how emerging technologies and artificial intelligence will impact Illinois families.
Ford Introduces Under 21 Ban on Delta-8 THC Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about the ease of access and intoxicating effects of Delta-8 THC products on youth, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced a uniform ban on all current and future Delta products for those under 21.
Gill Backs Effort to Make Forest Preserve Districts Safer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has joined an effort to clarify the state’s concealed carry law to ensure forest preserve districts have the ability to prohibit firearms at specific locations, as well as at public and private events that take place on forest preserve grounds.
Scherer Support for Animal Protections Earns Perfect Score from the Illinois Humane Society
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Scherer, D-Decatur, supported a number of measures protecting dogs, cats, and other domestic animals, earning the highest rating from the Illinois Humane Society (IHS).
Manley Continues Efforts to Protect Seniors, Hosts a Senior Fraud Seminar
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure that seniors have the information they need to keep themselves safe, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a Senior Fraud Seminar with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Canty Receives 100% Score From Illinois Humane Society
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, received an impressive 100% scorecard from the Illinois Humane Society for her legislative work concerning animals and animal rights causes.
Mason Receives Community Legislative Hero Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will be awarded Live4Lali’s Community Hero Award for her successful legislative work on preventing and ending drug overdoses.
Local Art Contest Celebrates Creativity and the Environment, Sponsored by Rep. Rashid
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is encouraging local elementary school students to share their artistic talent and raise awareness of important environmental issues by participating in his 21st District Art Contest.