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Hirschauer: SCOTUS Must Protect Reproductive Health Medications
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, joined more than 600 other representatives from across the country to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone, which can safely end a pregnancy and treat miscarriages.
Benton: Plainfield Community Condemns Act of Hate
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton released the following statement Sunday:
Monday – Gordon-Booth Joins BCDI to Highlight “Stop the Clot” Legislation
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will join officials from the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) Monday morning to highlight the challenges and treatment for individuals impacted by blood disorders and discuss newly introduced legislation inspired by local residents to reduce mortality in Illinois.
Canty Joins 600 Legislators Urging SCOTUS to Protect Reproductive Health Medication
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications.
Moeller Calls on SCOTUS To Uphold Reproductive Medication Access
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is continuing her fight to defend the right to choose by joining more than 600 legislators from 49 states in encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve access to critical reproductive health medications.
Buckner Joins 600 Lawmakers Urging SCOTUS to Preserve Access to Reproductive Health Medication
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications.
Manley Highlights College Changes Everything Month, Encourages Students to Apply for College
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that students have the opportunity to reach their academic goals and pursue a higher education, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging students and their families to take advantage of the resources the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is offering during their College Changes Everything Month this October and beyond.
DuBuclet Brings Home Millions of Dollars in Funding for Local Youth and Service Organizations
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago is sharing some of the impact that the state budget she helped pass has had on her community’s youth-focused and service providing organizations.
Hoffman Recognized as Honorary Member by Belleville Firefighters IAFF Local 53
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In recognition of his strong support for firefighters and their causes, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was honored this weekend by Belleville Firefighters IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) Local 53.
Kelly Invites Community Members to Flu Shot Clinic
CHICAGO – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is holding a Flu Shot Clinic in partnership with Alderman Samantha Nugent, and the Salvation Army at Mayfair Community Church, 5020 N. Pulaski Rd. in Chicago. The event will be held between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19.
Andrade Hosting Blood Drive with Northeastern Illinois University
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr, D-Chicago, is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 25 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Northeastern Illinois University El Centro Campus at 3390 N. Avondale.
Gordon-Booth to Host Free Senior Fall Luncheon Saturday, Oct. 14
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is encouraging area seniors to RSVP for her free Senior Fall Luncheon that will take place Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Childers Banquet and Catering Center, located at 3113 N. Dries. Ln. in Peoria.
Hoffman Joins Local Leaders, IMA in Highlighting Mascoutah Boeing Facility
MASCOUTAH, Ill. – Touting the strong workforce and manufacturing capabilities of the Metro East, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) for a visit of Boeing’s Mascoutah production facility Friday morning.
House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Democrats Respond to DCFS Director Resignation Announcement
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Democrats on the House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee, led by state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, issued the following statement Thursday after Illinois Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith announced his intention to step down at the end of the year.
Manley Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Continues Efforts to Support Women’s Health
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take a few moments and learn about ways they can protect themselves from the disease.
Avelar Invites Residents to Shred Event
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, in partnership with state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, and state Sens. Meg Loughran Cappel and Rachel Ventura, is inviting area residents to a Community Shred Event promoting information security and combatting identity theft. The event will be held Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Brooks Middle School, 350 Blair Ln. in Bolingbrook.
DuBuclet Welcomes Ferrero Innovation, Research and Development Facility to the Community
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago is highlighting the Ferrero Group’s new facility in the old Marshall Field’s building downtown, creating more than 150 jobs.
Canty to Host Medicare Seminar in Cooperation with Age Options and Catholic Charities
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To help older adults in the community make informed decisions about their health care needs, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is partnering with Age Options and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago (CCAC) to host a discussion about Medicare on Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Palatine Public Library.