Latest Updates:
Lilly Backs Property Tax Fairness for Cook County Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cook County seniors would have easier access to property tax relief under legislation backed by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly’s, D-Chicago, eliminating a burdensome provision that requires local seniors to reapply for tax relief every year.
Andrade Supports Good Government Measure to Prohibit “Double Dipping”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Elected officials would be prohibited from hiring themselves for a second taxpayer-funded position in the same unit of local government under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago.
Harper Passes Bill Helping Soon-to-be-Released Inmates Reintegrate with Civics Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper’s measure to provide soon-to-be released incarcerated
individuals with civics education in order to reduce recidivism passed the Illinois House.
Slaughter Backs College Savings Program for Illinois Children
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To continue his efforts to make higher education more accessible, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation to create a college savings program for all newborn Illinois residents.
Yednock Advances Legislation to Support Illinois-Made Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help stimulate job growth in Illinois, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, passed a legislative proposal on Wednesday that would require the state to buy products made in Illinois, helping create and support local jobs and keeping taxpayer dollars in state.
Gong-Gershowitz Supports Reproductive Rights, Condemns Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Health Care Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A resolution backed by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, defends women’s reproductive rights by calling on the federal government to restore funding to women’s health clinics.
Smith Bill Requiring School Transparency Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, requiring publication of an explanatory analysis following the closure public schools in Chicago unanimously passed out of the Illinois House.
Mason Seeks Older Residents to Serve on Senior Advisory Council
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting older adults to join her newly established Senior Advisory Council. Members of the council will attend regular meetings with Mason to discuss current legislative matters impacting senior adults in the 61st Representative District.
West Passes Bill Aimed at Increasing Workplace Experience for High School Students
ROCKFORD, Ill. – School report cards from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) would indicate publicly how high schools are working to increase workplace learning opportunities for students under a proposal introduced and passed out of the House this week by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford.
Andrade Fights to Give Families a Voice by Passing Elected Chicago School Board Bill
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, recently helped pass legislation to increase accountability of the Chicago School Board by giving voting power to Chicago families.
State Rep. Walker Backs Legislation Fighting Airport Noise Pollution
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to address constant noise from local airports, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is backing legislation that would create income tax credits for area residents who choose to soundproof their homes against air traffic noise pollution.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fighting to Close Loopholes Exploited by Aurora Shooter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is demanding thorough background checks for gun sales in the wake of a mass shooting in Aurora committed by a gunman who should not legally have been able to purchase a gun.
Harper Smart Sentencing Measure Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper led a major overhaul of Illinois’ sentencing laws through the Illinois House, expanding opportunities for alternative sentences and easing reliance on unfair mandatory minimum sentences.
West to Bring Back Mother’s Day Luncheon
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Looking to honor the positive, daily impact of mothers in the community, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, will host a free Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. at Cliffbreakers, located at 700 W. Riverside Blvd. in Rockford.
Manley Recommends Kutlesa for Illinois Council of Women and Girls Appointment, Pritzker Approves
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Governor J.B. Pritzker recently accepted an appointment nomination made by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, for the Illinois Council of Women and Girls.
Manley Leads Bipartisan Fight to Save Taxpayer Money Through Local Government Consolidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is sponsoring legislation to consolidate the position of township clerk within the six townships in Will County that reside within the Illinois House 98th legislative district.
Jones Passes Measure Cracking Down on Attacks Targeting Places of Worship
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – People committing religiously-motivated hate crimes would face stricter punishments for targeting people in places of worship under a bill supported by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City.
Mussman to Host Town Hall in Roselle
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is hosting a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Hall in Roselle, located at 31 S. Prospect St. to discuss updates on legislation in Springfield and hear feedback from local residents.