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Kifowit Welcomes Legislative Ideas from Residents
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, encourages residents to submit ideas for new laws for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
Lilly Looking for Constituent Input on New Bill Ideas
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is seeking local residents’ ideas for new progressive legislative proposals to be introduced next year to tackle common problems and improve Illinois for everyone.
Harper’s Urban Agriculture Zones Bill Becomes Law Following Successful Senate Override
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following successful veto overrides in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Sonya Harper’s, D-Chicago, legislation that will create local urban agricultural zones across communities in Illinois to help residents grow their own produce is now law.
Stuart to Host Holiday Food Drive
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local food pantries stock up for the winter, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, along with the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) and the United Congregations of the Metro East (UCM) will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items.
Lilly Sponsors Resolution to Ensure Greater Black History Curriculum in Illinois’s Schools
CHICAGO – To strengthen Illinois schools’ African American history curriculum, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation to review Illinois’ current requirements.
Scherer Calling on Community to Support Victims of Taylorville Tornado
DECATUR, Ill. – Following Saturday’s tornado that devastated the community of Taylorville, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement:
Slaughter Seeks Legislative Input from Local Residents
CHICAGO – With the 101st General Assembly scheduled to begin in January, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is asking for local residents to submit ideas for new laws and to voice their opinion on what issues should be legislative priorities for the district.
Hoffman Overrides Governor’s Veto of Bill to Help Workers and Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently led successful efforts to override the governor’s veto of legislation to bring coverage and relief to injured workers by holding workers’ compensation insurers accountable.
Crespo Appointed to Pritzker’s Educational Success Committee
State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, was appointed by Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker to serve as a member of his transition team’s Educational Success Committee. The committee is made up of 35 subject-matter experts who will advise the incoming administration on the needs of Illinois’ education systems.
Hoffman: Supreme Court Decision a Major Blow to Labor Unions
In response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s anti-union ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Chairman of the House Labor and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement Wednesday:
Mussman Leads Effort to Link Patients with Lifesaving Bone Marrow Donors
State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently passed a measure that highlights the dire need for more bone marrow donors in Illinois. In order to raise collective awareness of lifesaving bone marrow donations, Mussman is encouraging area residents to talk to friends and family members about becoming a donor to help others through their toughest times.
Andrade Urges Congress to Act on Immigration Reform
State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement in response to the recent events concerning immigrants at the U.S.-Mexico border:
Welch’s Law Aimed to Help Consumers Freeze their Credit and Prevent Identify Theft
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting a new law that protects consumers from data breaches and identity theft by making it easier for fraud victims to obtain a credit freeze.
Walsh Calls on Rauner to Pull Illinois out of Questionable Voter Crosscheck Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign a bill that would take Illinois out of a controversial voter registration verification program that has resulted in voter roll purges in states where it is used.
DeLuca to Host Annual Veterans’ Picnic
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – To honor those who have served in our nation’s armed forces, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is hosting a free Veterans’ Appreciation Picnic on Friday, July 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 19101 Halsted St. in Glenwood.
Lilly Passes Mental Health Bills to Help Illinois Students at an Early Age
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To provide schools and students with more resources to address mental health issues that arise in the classroom, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that is now heading to the governor’s desk.
Harper Passes Legislation to Train Students and Faculty in the Event of School Shootings
CHICAGO – To increase school teacher and student preparedness during a mass shooting, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, helped pass legislation that would require schools to hold law enforcement drills to within 90 days of the first day of school.
Harper to Host Trauma Response Courses to Help Victims during Times of Crisis
CHICAGO – To help train people to respond quickly in times of crisis, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, will host Violence Reduction & Trauma Response meetings at her constituent services office with the goal of creating community based solutions to gun violence.