Latest Updates:
State Rep. Walker Supports Fair Tax, Relief for Middle-Class Families
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Seeking to provide tax relief for middle and working class families and to stabilize Illinois’ fiscal challenges, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, has joined the fight for a fair income tax.
Manley Sponsors Bill for Restaurant Workers to Keep Their Earned Tips
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently backed legislation that will ensure that restaurant employees and other workers who earn tips will now be able to keep what they’ve earned without the intervention of their employers.
Yednock Supports Measure Protecting Workers’ Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a strong advocate for worker protections in Illinois, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is sponsoring legislation creating the Worker Protection Unit within the Attorney General’s Office, designed to investigate wage theft, unsafe work conditions, and unfair labor practices.
Stuart, Metro East Legislators Host Local Labor Roundtable
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently hosted a Labor Roundtable at the Steamfitters Local 439 with Metro East legislators Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, Rep. Jay Hoffman D-Swansea, Sen. Rachelle Crowe D-Glen Carbon, and Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Cahokia, to discuss legislation and the final few weeks of the spring legislative session.
Mussman Promotes Renewable Energy at Town Hall Meeting
HANOVER PARK, Ill. –State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, partnered with local legislators and environmental advocacy groups to host a a town hall meeting last week to discuss clean energy and better environmental policy.
Didech Invites Residents to “Donuts with Dan” Events in Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to enjoy a cup of coffee while discussing state and local issues at his “Donuts with Dan” events in Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove throughout the month of May.
Mason Launches Senior Advisory Council
GURNEE, Ill. – Nearly a dozen community members convened with state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, at her constituent services office on Monday for the first official meeting of Mason’s Senior Advisory Council.
Kifowit to Host “Coffee with Constituents” in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, will be hosting another “Coffee with Constituents” event on Monday, May 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Pomegranate Café, located at 55 S. Commons Drive in Aurora.
Jones Takes on Big Insurance Companies, Votes to Protect Residents from Sudden Health Rate Hikes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is fighting to prevent unwarranted health insurance rate hikes by passing legislation stopping big insurance companies from taking advantage of their customers by raising rates for no reason.
Ammons Pushes for Fair Tax Amendment, Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is supporting a Fair Tax plan that will balance the budget and fund lifesaving services by making the wealthy pay their fair share – all while cutting taxes for 99% of local residents and preventing future tax hikes on the middle class.
Welch Statement on Review Board’s Decision to Allow for Closure of Westlake Hospital
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to the Health Facilities and Services Review Board (HFSRB) decision to allow the closure of Westlake Hospital to move forward:
Lilly Hosts Conversation and Legislative Update for Constituents in Oak Park
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently hosted a legislative update and constituent conversation at Buzz Café in Oak Park.
Slaughter Visits Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently visited the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry to discuss ongoing efforts to provide food to local families and individuals struggling with hunger.
Lilly Speaks with Constituents over Coffee in Franklin Park
FRANKLIN PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently hosted constituents for a coffee, tea and talk legislative update at Lulu Belle’s Pancake House in Franklin Park.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Joins the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy to Discuss Climate Change
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, joined residents and experts to discuss green energy and Illinois’ role in stopping climate change at a town hall at the Illinois Mathematics and Sciency Academy (IMSA) in Aurora on Wednesday.
State Rep. Walker to Host Free Community Shred Day
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Partnering with Prospect High School and ComEd, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, will host a free Community Shred Day event on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at Prospect High School, located at 801 W. Kensington Rd in Mount Prospect.
West Backed Plan Would Inform Individuals Re-entering Society of Voting Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Individuals about to be released from prison would be informed of their voting rights in Illinois under a proposal backed by state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford.
West Supported Plan Would Require Teaching of Civics to Junior High Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, recently helped pass legislation that will ensure that public junior high students are provided a semester course on civics.