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State Rep. Maurice West Visits Cherry Valley Elementary, Highlights Need to Invest in Education
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Highlighting his focus on education, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, recently visited Cherry Valley Elementary to meet with students and teachers.
State Rep. Maurice West to Host Open House at District Office
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is inviting residents to visit his office at an open house scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. at the E.J. “Zeke” Giorgi Center, located at 200 S. Wyman St. in downtown Rockford.
Mason Introduces Measure to Ensure Safety in Nuclear Power Plant Shutdowns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – In an effort to ensure protections for residents and the environment from residual radioactivity, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, has introduced legislation to require the Illinois Commerce Commission to provide a bi-annual report to the Illinois General Assembly regarding the decommissioning of nuclear power plants.
Manley Encourages Residents to Use Warming Centers, Check on Loved Ones During Cold Spell
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As the region faces freezing temperatures, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is reminding residents to check out state resources on warming centers and to reach out to elderly friends and family.
Kifowit to Focus on Addressing Needs of Immigrant and Minority Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signing of an executive order Thursday to help protect immigrants and refugees in Illinois, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, chair of the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee, announced her intention to create a legislative subcommittee to review ways in which to best serve the needs of immigrant and minority Veterans.
Manley Appreciative of Pritzker’s Executive Order to Protect Women’s Reproductive Decisions
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraged by recent action taken by Gov. JB Prizker to prioritize women’s health by protecting the ability for women to make personal reproductive decisions.
Harper to Promote Economic Justice and Equal Opportunities in New Committee Chair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will continue her fight for middle-class and struggling families as the chair of the newly established House Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee, positioning Harper to be a strong voice in the fight for a living wage, equal pay and access to affordable health care.
Harper Sponsors Bill to Raise Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her fight to protect the health of teenagers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to increase the age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21.
Slaughter Measure to License Gun Dealers, Combat Illegal Gun Trafficking Signed Into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law signed last week that aims to keep illegal firearms out of the wrong hands by establishing licensing standards for gun dealers in Illinois.
Didech to Host Satellite Office Hours in Wheeling, Mundelein
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In order to provide easier access to constituent services for residents, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, announced his office will host satellite office hours in Wheeling and Mundelein this February.
Gong-Gershowitz Files First Bill, Protecting Children of Undocumented Immigrants
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Drawing on her experience as a human rights attorney and fighting for the rights of the voiceless and vulnerable, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, filed her first piece of legislation this week improving the process for families to designate a legal guardian for minor children in the event of separation due to immigration enforcement.
Cassidy: Proud to Have Foxx’s Support on Legalized Cannabis
“I would like to thank State’s Attorney Foxx for her support of this proposal that would help correct bad public policy that has damaged thousands of lives in Illinois.
Lilly to Chair Committees to Promote Consumer Protection, Cultural Significance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will work to level the playing field for middle-class families by demanding stronger consumer financial protections and continue her efforts to promote Illinois as a cultural hub in her role as chair of two House committees.
Latino Caucus Welcomes Gov. Pritzker as a Partner in Effort to Welcome, Support Immigrant Families
AURORA, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement in response to Gov. Pritzker’s proactive approach to combat Donald Trump’s bigoted agenda by requiring the Department of Human Services to expand access to Welcoming Centers for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, ensuring they know their rights:
Stuart Visits Granite City High School
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently visited Granite City High School to speak with social studies students about her role as a legislator.
Kifowit Recognized as IMSA Legislator Hero
AURORA, Ill. – In recognition of her continued legislative efforts on behalf of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA), state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, received IMSA’s Legislator Hero Award on Tuesday.
Hoffman Renews Pledge to Expand Infrastructure and Economic Growth
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, co-chair of the Pritzker administration’s Restoring Illinois’ Infrastructure Committee, responded on Tuesday to a recent committee report and renewed his commitment to work with subject matter experts to move the state forward.
Gordon-Booth Named Deputy Majority Leader, Highest Ranked Legislator in Downstate Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, was recently named Deputy Majority Leader in the Illinois House of Representatives.