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State Rep. Walker to Host Series of Property Tax Appeal Seminars
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – With upcoming property tax re-assessments coming to Wheeling Township, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting a series of property tax appeal seminars throughout July to help residents navigate the appeal process.
Rep. Hernandez Promotes Maternal Health Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to ensure pregnant women have access to mental and physical health care services during and after their pregnancies.
Stuart Hosts Opioid Round Table with Local Mayors and Public Safety Officials
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To facilitate an open conversation between local elected officials and law enforcement, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, hosted an opioid round table with Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn, First Assistant State’s Attorney Crystal Uhe, state Rep. Monica Bristow, D- Godfrey, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D- Glen Carbon. The meeting was held at the Public Safety Building in Edwardsville.
Rep. Flowers’s Bills to Address Health Care, Maternal and Infant Mortality Crisis Head to Governor
CHICAGO – A series of initiatives championed by state Representative Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, to improve the state’s health care system and begin the process of addressing the growing maternal and infant mortality crisis, were approved by the Illinois General Assembly.
Crespo Measure Enhancing School Safety Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – School districts will better protect children from gun violence under legislation passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is now awaiting approval by the governor.
Slaughter Invites Residents for Coffee and Conversation at Lumes Pancake House
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is inviting local residents to join him for a morning of coffee and conversation this Friday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Lumes Pancake House, located at 11601 S. Western Ave. in Chicago.
Latino Caucus Condemns Trump’s Fear Mongering
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump deliberately terrorizing immigrant parents and their children as a negotiation tactic:
Stuart Measure to Raise Teacher Pay, Address Teacher Shortage Advances to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help address the teacher shortage currently facing Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently passed legislation to increase the minimum salary for teachers throughout the state.
Didech to Host ‘Donuts with Dan’ in Lincolnshire
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to continue engaging with community members, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will be hosting a ‘Donuts with Dan’ coffee gathering on Saturday, June 29 at 12:30 p.m. at the Vernon Area Public Library, located at 300 Olde Half Day Rd. in Lincolnshire.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Co-Hosts Immigration Workshop
AURORA, Ill. – In response to recent reports of possible deportation raids, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and U.S. Rep. Bill Foster, D-Naperville, hosted an immigration workshop and discussion panel to help local residents understand their rights.
Mason’s Ethylene Oxide Legislation Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After months of concerted legislative efforts, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, saw her two landmark ethylene oxide measures signed into law by the governor on Friday.
Jones Backs Legislation Preserving Employee Rights, Salaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is combatting worker mistreatment through the creation of a workplace watchdog unit in the Attorney General’s office to promote robust enforcement of laws ensuring fair pay, worker safety and fair hiring practices.
Mussman Backs Legislation to Ease Property Tax Burden on Local Homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to alleviate financial stress on local residents, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported legislation to lessen the burden of property taxes on homeowners in Illinois.
Mussman Supports Measure to Increase Training for 21st Century Job Market
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help create jobs and boost the economy, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently backed legislation to provide professional and technical training to young adults entering the workforce through the 21st Century Employment Grant Program.
Mason Focuses on Literacy and Civics with Reading Event for Kids
ANTIOCH, Ill. – Following the end of her first legislative session, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, visited the Antioch Public Library District to host Read with your Rep., an event that featured Mason reading government-centric picture books to children.
Hernandez Backs Measure Recognizing Violence as a Public Health Crisis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is taking action to address the growing issue of gun violence and crime in Illinois by supporting legislation to declare violence as a public health crisis.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Host Immigration Panel with Congressman Foster
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will host a panel on immigration with Congressman Bill Foster, D-11th District, in the East Aurora High School on Saturday, June 22, from noon to 3 p.m.
Slaughter Passes Measure To Crack Down on Human Trafficking
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to combat human trafficking in Illinois recently passed both the House and Senate with bipartisan support.