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Harper to Chair Panel Focused on Environmental Harms in Communities of Color
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will fight to stop lead contamination and promote green jobs in underserved communities as chair a new subcommittee focusing on the impact of pollution, climate change and other environmental hazards in communities of color.
Mason Introduces Measure to Protect Seniors from Predatory Contracts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Seniors would have more time to cancel contracts with predatory and deceptive door-to-door salesmen under legislation introduced by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee.
Crespo Introduces Legislation to Consolidate Policing of Cook County Forest Preserves
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a way to reduce ineffective and redundant government entities, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, announced he is sponsoring legislation transferring the duties of the Cook County Forest Preserve District police to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.
Andrade Responds to Governor’s Address: We Must Invest in Our People
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement:
Stuart Meets with Granite City Residents to Discuss Local and State Issues
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – Last week, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, joined other state legislators for a meet and greet to allow local residents to share issues and concerns.
Evans Statement on Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marcus C. Evans Jr, D-Chicago, issued the following statement following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Budget address:
Manley Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday:
Tarver Responds to Pritzker Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – After Governor JB Pritzker presented his first annual budget address to the General Assembly, state Rep. Curtis Tarver II, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
State Rep. Gabel Responds to Pritzker’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to Governor Pritzker’s proposed budget, state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, released the following statement:
Walker Proposes Student Loan Tax Credit
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently introduced a measure to alleviate some of the student loan burden plaguing Illinois STEM and medical field graduates who contribute to the success of our state.
Didech Invites Residents to Share Thoughts at “Donuts with Dan” Event in Vernon Hills
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing state and local issues at his inaugural “Donuts with Dan” event on Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m. at the Garden Berry Café, located at 906 US-45 in Vernon Hills.
Lilly Introduces Measures to Expand Junior High Civics Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students in junior high would learn more about the importance of civic engagement and the workings of government under legislation introduced by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago.
Harper Welcomes Pritzker’s Pledge to Solve Illinois’ Financial Challenges and Invest in Our Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:
State Rep. Ford Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday:
Hoffman Responds to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the moments after Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly, State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement:
House Budget Chairs: Budget Address a First Step to Addressing Illinois’ Challenges
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House appropriation committee chairs Luis Arroyo, Kelly Cassidy, La Shawn K. Ford, Robyn Gabel, Rita Mayfield and Robert ‘Bob’ Rita released the following statement Wednesday following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:
Kam Buckner Responds to Pritzker Budget Address, Plans for Capital Funding
CHICAGO – Following Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, released the following statement:
State Rep. Davis Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. William Davis, D-Homewood, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address Wednesday: