Latest Updates:
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.
Mussman Measure to Increase Access to Birth Control Passes Out of Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure spearheaded by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to increase availability and access to birth control passed out of the Health Care Licenses Committee yesterday.
Jones Fights to Protect Consumers from Prescription Drug Cost Spikes
CHICAGO – Fighting to keep drug prices and other medical costs under control for patients, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, recently held a hearing to discuss to the consequences of wholesale distributors hiking prescription drugs without public oversight.
Hoffman Sponsors Bill to Raise Baseline Teacher Salaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is co-sponsoring legislation to address the ongoing teacher shortage by incrementally raising the minimum salary for educators across the state.
Lilly Fights to Bring Accountability to CPS with Elected School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local parents will have more control over their children’s education under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, creating an elected representative Chicago school board.
State Rep. Walker Proposes Bill to Boost Business Growth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to encourage business growth and investment, state Representative Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently introduced legislation designed to revise the way growing business ventures can use EDGE (Economic Development for a Growing Economy) state income tax credits.
Didech Meets With Residents in Vernon Hills; Announces Buffalo Grove Coffee Event
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech spent the weekend meeting with constituents and discussing the issues that matter most to the community at his inaugural ‘Donuts with Dan’ event in Vernon Hills.
Walsh Calls for Emergency Repairs to Des Plaines River Bridge
JOLIET, Ill. – Responding to reports that the Des Plaines River Bridge has been rated in critical condition, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, stressed that the state is taking this situation very seriously.
Kifowit Introduces Measure to Increase Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help families with life-threatening food allergies dine out more comfortably and safely, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced legislation to increase both food service staff and restaurant patrons’ awareness of allergens in menu items.
Willis, Welch to Spearhead Hearing Examining Westlake Hospital Closure
CHICAGO – In an effort to keep Westlake Hospital open to serve local residents, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, state Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, and members of the House Appropriations Human Services committee will examine the community impact of the potential closure at a hearing on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. in C-600 of the Bilandic Building.
Stuart Hosts Health and Wellness Fair
GODFREY, Ill. – To connect community members with free health services, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville and state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, hosted a Health and Wellness Fair on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus on Friday.
Gordon-Booth Proposes Two New Vocational Academies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To expand educational opportunities for Illinois students, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is sponsoring legislation to create new vocational education academies across the state.
Manley Introduces Bill to Stop Political “Double Dipping”
JOLIET, Ill. – Concerned about good government and transparency, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, has introduced legislation prohibiting local elected officials from hiring themselves in a position they oversee.
State Rep. West Proposal Would Highlight Student Participation in Job Shadowing, Vocational Training
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of an effort to highlight the need for students to receive real world training, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, has introduced a measure that would require the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to include on school report cards whether the school offered vocational training opportunities, as well as the most current data on the percentage of students who participated in job shadowing and completed an internship.
Yednock Legislation Designates Lone Star Quarry as Fossil Park
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, has introduced legislation designating and protecting the former Lone Star Quarry as a site for individuals and groups digging for fossils.
Andrade Joins Effort to Teach Meaning of Consent to Students
CHICAGO – Committed to continue working to create a better culture for students in school and beyond, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is joining House Democratic colleagues to support legislation aimed at teaching the meaning of consent.
Scherer, Child Welfare Committee to Hold Hearing Examining DCFS and Death of Decatur Child
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, and members of the House’s top child welfare committee will examine the tragic case of Ta’naja Barnes, a two-year-old child from Decatur, and the response of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) at a hearing on Tuesday, March 5 at 2 p.m. in room 122B in the Capitol.
Mussman Invites Local Women to 8th Annual Hidden Gems Event
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To celebrate the untold stories of women living in local communities and to highlight Women’s History Month, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will be hosting her 8th Annual Hidden Gems in Our Community meeting.