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Didech Introduces Government Consolidation Bill to Lower Property Taxes
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In an effort to reduce property taxes for Illinois residents, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, proposed legislation aimed at consolidating overlapping layers of local government in Illinois.
Kifowit to Host Road Construction Update
AURORA, Ill. – To update area residents about the status of local and regional road construction projects, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting an informational session with state transportation and city officials on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Eola Road Branch of the Aurora Public Library.
Mah to Host Third Annual Community Health Fair
CHICAGO – To connect residents with free health screenings and information, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is hosting a community health fair on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse, located at 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. “Health...
Scherer Legislation Promotes Work-Based Learning in Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to improve job creation and economic opportunity, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is advancing legislation to create a work-based learning database in Illinois schools.
Mason Proposes Tax Savings for Gun Owners that Practice Safe Storage of Firearms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help prevent gun thefts and accidental shootings, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, introduced legislation to reduce the tax on gun safes and locks intended to keep firearms out of the wrong hands.
Mussman Sponsors Legislation to Make Women’s Health Care a Fundamental Right
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is sponsoring new legislation to ensure that women’s health care is protected under Illinois statute.
Slaughter Supports Clean Energy Jobs Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To combat the effects of climate change and move Illinois towards a future of renewable energy, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting an initiative to create the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA).
State Rep. Walker to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic for Residents
MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. – Looking to help residents save money on their utility bills, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, will host a free Citizens Utility Board (CUB) Bill Clinic at the Mount Prospect Public Library, located at 10 S. Emerson St., on Monday March 18 from 6 to 7 p.m.
Yednock Sponsors Legislation to Improve Opioid Overdose Reporting
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, has introduced legislation that would improve the transfer of information relating to opioid overdoses in Illinois, garnering more data and specifics as leaders across Illinois attempt to end the opioid crisis.
West Statement on Rockford Shooting
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, issued the following statement in the wake of yesterday’s tragedy in Rockford:
Stuart Sponsors Women’s Supply Drive for Coordinated Youth and Human Services
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In support of Women’s History Month, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with Coordinated Youth and Human Services to collect feminine hygiene products to benefit local women in need.
Mah Fighting to Crack Down on High Prescription Drug Prices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to ensure families have access to affordable, live-saving medication, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is backing a series of proposals that would hold pharmaceutical companies accountable while lowering drug costs for residents in need of care.
Hernandez Working to Keep Immigrant Families Together
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to enacting state-level protections to push back against the bigotry of Donald Trump, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is sponsoring legislation that would ensure the safety and accessibility of public facilities like schools and hospitals by limiting assistance with Trump’s deportation officers.
Yednock Supports Legislation to Provide Greater Insurance Coverage for Diseases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is cosponsoring legislation that would provide for greater insurance coverage of diseases, including those specific to tick-borne illnesses.
Lilly Measure Seeks to Improve the Delivery of Services to Veterans in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to streamline veterans’ services by creating one-stop job, housing and service centers for returning service members.
Mason Honored with Freedom Award for Continued Service to Lake County
WADSWORTH, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, recently received the Most Influential African Americans of Lake County Freedom Award for her dedication to social justice, equality and education.
Didech and Link Advance Legislation to Crack Down on “Egregious Double-Dipping”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to reforming local government, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove advanced legislation today that would ensure Lake County Board members cannot collect salary benefits if they are receiving pensions benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), otherwise referred to as “double-dipping” on taxpayer funds. Senator Terry Link has also introduced legislation to address this inappropriate use of taxpayer funds.
Andrade Introduces Bill to Expand Families’ Access to Insurance Coverage for Autism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting new legislation to expand health insurance coverage for children with autism.