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Rep. Rashid Helps Secure $43 Million in IDOT Funding for Bedford Park Rail Project
Berwyn, IL — Today, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced it will receive $43 million in federal funding for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency’s (CREATE) 65th & Harlem Avenue rail project. The funding came after sustained advocacy from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL04), Gov. JB Pritzker, and others.
Yang Rohr Returns to Illinois House, Highlights Community Voices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, released the following statement highlighting commonsense approach to Illinois’ challenges in new term in the Illinois House:
Ortíz Emphasizes Safer Streets, Cost of Living Reforms in New Term in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, released a statement following taking the oath of office for a new term on Wednesday:
Mayfield Inaugurated for New Term, Emphasizes Work to Improve Public Safety and Local Environment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued the following statement Wednesday as she began a new legislative term:
Jiménez Emphasizes Continued Need for Housing Reform in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, took the oath of office on Wednesday, issuing a strong statement urging continued efforts to make affordable housing a reality in Illinois:
Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House on Wednesday, where she will continue working to cut the cost of living, strengthen access to the resources people need to be their best, and defend the fundamental rights of Illinois families. Hernandez released the following statement:
Gonzalez to Champion Labor, Worker-Safety First Agenda in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, was sworn in on Wednesday to a new term in the General Assembly, issuing a strong statement on his upcoming legislative agenda:
Kelly Cassidy Continues Fight Against Right-Wing Extremism in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, returned to Springfield to be sworn in for a new term in the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday and issued the following statement:
Rep. Mason Lays Out Goals for New Term: Affordable Childcare, Cracking Down on Environmental Hazards, Preventing Identity Theft
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued this statement following her inauguration to another term representing her community in Springfield:
Fiscal Responsibility, Living Costs, Gun Safety Among Top Priorities for Rep. Hirschauer in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, will continue her efforts to develop fiscally and socially responsible budgets, protect communities from gun violence, and help families make ends meet in a new term in the Illinois House.
Rep. Moeller to Continue Fighting for Affordable Healthcare, Environmental Protection, Needs of Working Families in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Beginning a new term in the Illinois House, State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, will continue her efforts to make healthcare better and more affordable, and prioritize the needs of middle-class and modest-income families.
Rep. Avelar Begins New Term with Focus on Healthcare Access, Helping Families Make Ends Meet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, began a new term in the Illinois House Wednesday, continuing her push for equality, accessible healthcare, and an affordable cost of living for all.
Hirschauer Passes “Karina’s Bill” to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors from Firearms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, delivered Karina’s Bill (HB4144), legislation that will protect domestic violence survivors from firearms. The product of years of negotiation and advocacy by Hirschauer along with domestic violence and gun violence prevention advocates, Karina’s Bill will clarify and strengthen the law regarding the firearm remedy in criminal and civil orders of protection.
Katz Muhl Passes Major Gun Safety Reforms to Get Firearms Out of the Hands of Abusers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, D-Northbrook, delivered major gun safety reforms to get guns out of the hands of domestic abusers Tuesday, creating new protections to remove firearms and ammunition from individuals who are the subject of protection orders.
Andrade to Champion Public Safety, Cost of Living Issues in New Term in Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, returned to Springfield to be sworn in for a new term in the Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday and issued the following statement:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Lays Out Goals for New Term: Reproductive Health, Cutting Costs, Clean Energy Expansion
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement following her inauguration to another term representing her community in Springfield:
Rep. Gregg Johnson Lays Out Goals for New Term: Cutting Costs, Mental Health, Worker Protection
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-East Moline, issued this statement following his inauguration to another term representing his community in Springfield:
Ammons Shares Policy Accomplishments, Priorities Ahead
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to advancing equity-driven policies across Illinois, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is outlining her priorities for the upcoming legislative session while reflecting on significant accomplishments from the past year, including over 30 new Ammons-backed laws that took effect on January 1, 2025.