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Harper Named Chairperson of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will continue her effort to ensure access to fresh food for all and promote urban farming as the new chairperson of the Illinois House Agriculture & Conservation Committee.
Lilly Meets with Advocates for Park
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently met with advocates for park districts to discuss the important recreational and environmental benefits parks and natural spaces provide to local communities.
Didech to Host Free Document Shredding Event to Help Residents Protect Against Identity Theft
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – To help constituents protect themselves against identity theft, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will be partnering with the Vernon Hills Park District, Village of Vernon Hills, Vernon Township, Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO), ComEd, Advanced Disposal and Hawthorn Mall for a Recycle-O-Rama and Shred Day. The event will take place in the former Sears parking lot at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills on May 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Lilly Meets With American Cancer Society to Discuss Cancer Prevention Efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently met with members of the American Cancer Society at their 2019 Cancer Action Network Day at the Capitol to discuss advocacy efforts for cancer prevention in Illinois.
Jones Fighting for Gun Safety by Backing Effort to Close Loopholes Used by Aurora Shooter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of a tragic mass shooting in suburban Aurora, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet, is fighting to close the loopholes the shooter exploited to obtain guns.
Manley Attends Joliet Area Community Hospice Groundbreaking
JOLIET, Ill. – Illinois House Assistant Majority Leader Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently attended the groundbreaking for Joliet Area Community Hospice’s (JACH) facility expansion. Hospice staff, elected officials and community members gathered on April 24 to celebrate the next phase of JACH’s $3.5 million expansion.
Hernandez Legislation to Ensure Equity for All Illinois Students Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After over four years of work, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed legislation through both chambers that would ensure state financial aid is available to all Illinois students regardless of race, immigration status or gender identity.
Hoffman Stands with Governor, State Police to Enhance Safety and Awareness on Illinois Roadways
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is pushing to strengthen Scott’s Law, the “Move Over” law, announcing the introduction of new protections for Illinois police alongside Gov. J.B. Pritzker and members of the Illinois State Police.
Smith Sponsors Legislation to Fight Hunger Problem for College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation requiring colleges to notify students who are eligible to receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Harper to Host 4th Ward Shred-A-Thon, Electronics Recycling Event
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is partnering with 4th Ward Alderman Sophia King to offer residents free document shredding and electronic device recycling at her Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dearborn & Polk intersection.
Mah Sponsors Measure to Increase Access to Cutting-Edge Cancer Research, Care in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cancer patients would have greater access to innovative treatment technology under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, supporting the accreditation of an additional National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in Illinois.
Gong-Gershowitz Bill Cracks Down on Exploitation of Immigrants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to end the exploitation of immigrants, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, has introduced legislation to encourage them to speak up against those who have harmed them.
Kifowit Joins Newly Established Child Welfare Caucus
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing to protect some of the state’s most vulnerable residents, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, has recently joined the Child Welfare Caucus, which was established earlier last week in response to the tragic deaths of children who were in contact with the Department of Child And Family Services (DCFS). Representative Kifowit is also a member of the Child Welfare and Adoption committee, which is currently holding hearings on the operations of DCFS.
State Rep. Barbara Hernandez Fighting to Cut Prescription Drug Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Health insurance companies and pharmaceutical corporations would not be able to rip off patients by forcing them to depend on overpriced prescriptions under a bill backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora.
West Backs Effort to Increase Minimum Salary for Teachers
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is highlighting a recent effort to increase the base minimum salary for teachers in Illinois to $40,000 per year.
Yednock Expands Property Tax Credit to Surviving Military Spouses
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is supporting legislation that would lower property taxes for the surviving spouses of veterans who are injured or killed in the line of duty. Senate Bill 110 allows the surviving spouses of deceased veterans to receive the tax credit their veteran husband or wife would have been eligible for, even if the fallen soldier was unable to apply before death.
Mason Sponsors Legislation Protecting LGBTQ Seniors from Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Discrimination against LGBTQ seniors in assisted-living facilities would no longer be legal if legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, passes the Illinois House this month. Senate Bill 1319 seeks to close a loophole in Illinois discrimination law that has left many LGBTQ seniors in fear of discrimination while searching for long-term care.
Didech Sponsors Proposal to Safeguard Patients With Dementia
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, advanced legislation this week to safeguard patients of dementia care facilities by allowing their families to install electronic and audio monitoring devices in the rooms they occupy.