Latest Updates:
Slaughter Invites Residents for a Morning of Coffee and Conversation at Bootsma Bookstore Café
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is inviting residents to join him for a morning of coffee and conversation this Friday, July 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bootsma Bookstore Café, located at 6513 W. 123rd St. in Palos Heights.
State Reps. Willis, Lilly Partner with Sen. Harmon for End of Session District Tour
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, held another town hall in a series of events to update constituents on the new laws that will impact the community and state.
Didech Property Tax Relief Legislation Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation championed by state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, which will create a mechanism to lower the property tax burden on middle-class families by providing them yearly cost-saving rebates, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Hernandez Backs Measure to Raise Minimum Salaries for Teachers
AURORA, Ill. – As an effort to address the teacher shortage occurring throughout Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently supported legislation that will raise the required minimum salary for incoming teachers to $40,000.
Rep. Didech Asks for Cellphone Donations to Support Troops
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – To help deployed service members call home, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is asking residents for donations of old or unused cell phones. Donations will go to Cell Phones for Soldiers, an organization that lets active duty military
personnel call home with no charge.
Jones Cracks Down on Human Trafficking, Boosts Law Enforcement Training Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, made progress battling human trafficking by passing legislation boosting training programs for law enforcement and hotel workers to identify the crime and implementing tougher penalties on businesses profiting from it.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Convenes Citizen Advisory Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently met community members participating in her newly formed citizen advisory committees to discuss major issues facing the state, including our developing education system, the labor rights agenda and veterans wellness.
Hernandez to Host a Meet and Greet for Residents
AURORA, Ill. – In an effort to continue meeting with residents from her district, state Representative Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be hosting a meet and greet on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 pm at Taquería Aurora, located at 645 N. Elmwood in Aurora.
Stuart to Host Women’s Issues Citizens’ Advisory Committee Meeting
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a Citizens’ Advisory Committee focused on women’s issues on Wednesday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Mississippi/Illinois Room of the Morris University Center on the SIU-Edwardsville campus.
Mason’s Nuclear Plant Safety Legislation Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason’s, D-Gurnee, measure that makes shuttered nuclear power plants more safe by implementing additional safeguards to ensure the facilities are sufficiently funded throughout the decommissioning process was signed into law last week.
Hoffman Calls for Governor’s Signature on Measure to Crack Down on Drivers Who Fail to Move Over for First Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to strengthen Scott’s Law, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently passed a package of new protections for Illinois police, firemen and other first responders, including harsher penalties for drivers who fail to move over or slow down when passing an emergency vehicle on the side of the road. Hoffman’s measure has been sent to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for consideration.
Stuart Announces ICash Event with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office in Caseyville
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – To give residents and businesses an opportunity to claim their unclaimed property that is held by the state, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is working with the Illinois State Treasurer’s office to host a free ICash event on Monday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Caseyville Public Library on 419 S. Second Street in Caseyville.
Lilly Praises Historic Infrastructure Investments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, hailed the enactment of a bipartisan capital infrastructure plan to make critical investments in Illinois infrastructure.
Yednock Tours Mendota Manufacturing Plant, Stresses Need for Robust Infrastructure
MENDOTA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, recently toured the Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) facility in Mendota to speak with employees and company leadership regarding the business’s operations as well as Illinois’ new infrastructure plan, or Rebuild Illinois, that was recently signed into law.
State Rep. Walker Hosts Springfield Review with Area Seniors
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Dedicated to representing all facets of his district, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently held a question and answer session with local seniors at the Arlington Heights Senior Center.
Mussman Backs Creation of Parkinson’s Disease Public Awareness and Education Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to raise the overall awareness of Parkinson’s disease, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported a bill that would promote a larger discussion of the symptoms and treatment for the disease.
Yednock to Host Working Family Office Hours in Ottawa
OTTAWA, Ill. – Wanting to hear the thoughts and concerns of folks who have to work during the day, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, will be hosting satellite Office Hours on Friday, July 26th from 5-8 p.m. at the Ottawa City Hall, located at 301 W Madison St.
Mason Hosts School Supplies Drive to Benefit Local Students
GURNEE, Ill. – With the academic year just around the corner, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is hosting a school supplies drive from July 15 through August 23. All supplies collected will be donated to local children and families in need.