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Ford Backs House Resolution Condemning Jan. 6 Pardons
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued a strong statement today condemning the recent pardons granted to individuals involved in the January 6th insurrection describing it as “serious misstep that undermines justice and accountability in America.” Ford highlighted the stark contrast between these pardons and the experiences of countless Americans who spend years and sometimes lifetimes seeking justice.
Vella Speaks Out Against Proposed Trump Tariffs, Passes House Resolution Urging Better Path Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about the impact reckless tariffs would have on local families and businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, led passage of a resolution Wednesday condemning Donald Trump’s trade war proposals expected to raise costs on households and put jobs at risk.
Mason Supports Legislation that keeps Children in Care with their Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that helps youth in care be kept with family members was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday.
Avelar Measure Aims to Secure Classrooms by Installing Silent Panic Alarms
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Students and teachers would have quicker access to first responders in the event of an emergency under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, with the aim of improving school safety through use of silent panic alarms.
Lilly Helps Pass Legislation that keeps Children in Care with their Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill supported by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, that helps youth in care be kept with family members was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Wednesday.
Ford to Host Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday, Proposes Illinois Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will introduce legislation aimed at creating an Illinois Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives to strengthen partnerships between the state with community and faith-based organizations to more effectively leverage resources and better serve communities.
Ford Joins NASDAQ Closing Bell in Support of Illinois Business Lifeway Foods
NEW YORK – Illinois-based health food company Lifeway was honored with ringing the NASDAQ closing bell Monday, and state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined local officials in recognizing the kefir producer as it continues to invest in Chicagoland.
Briel Applauds New Funds to Starved Rock State Park
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to maintain Illinois’ natural resources enjoyed by residents statewide, State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is applauding the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan, which recently announced $33.8 million to improve Starved Rock State Park in Oglesby.
Briel to Host Open House in New Ottawa District Office
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is inviting local leaders, students, and community members to an Open House event to celebrate her new district office at 628 Colombus Street (Suite 408) in Ottawa on Friday, February 7, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Briel on Planned Parenthood Ottawa Closure
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement in response to Planned Parenthood of Ottawa closing:
Ammons Celebrates New Funding for Champaign County
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Committed to advancing local services and improving infrastructure in her communities, State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is celebrating recent funding for Champaign County’s Apollo Industrial Park made possible by Ammons’ support for Governor Pritzker’s Regional Site Readiness Program.
State Task Force Releases Landmark Report on the Effects of Generative AI in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force released a new report that provides the first in-depth analysis by the state on the far-reaching effects of generative AI on civil rights, education, labor, consumer protections, and the environment. The report outlines critical recommendations for AI regulations and standards in Illinois.
Briel Releases Statement on Trump Administration’s Federal Aid Freeze
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement in response to the recently rescinded Trump Administration order temporarily freezing federal aid for hundreds of million Americans:
Williams to Lead Prescription Drug Affordability Committee, Cost of Healthcare is Priority One
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In his role as chairman of the House Committee on Prescription Drug affordability, state Rep. Jawaharial Williams, D-Chicago, will be at the forefront of efforts to lower the cost of lifesaving medication and expand access to care in Illinois.
Gill Backs Secretary of State Effort to Update Senior Driving Test Rules
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is joining an effort led by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to update road test requirements and raise the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from age 79 to 87.
Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Guzzardi, Johnson to Discuss Need to Disinvest Public Pension Funds from Fossil Fuel Holdings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Guzzardi, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Adriane Johnson, D-Waukegan, will announce the Fossil Fuel Disinvestment Act at a press conference in the Blue Room on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 9:30 a.m., highlighting the need to combat climate change and secure Illinois’ pension system.
Rashid Discusses A.I. Task Force Report, Outlines Next Steps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill — State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is hosting a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Illinois State Capitol’s Blue Room to unveil the findings of the state’s Generative A.I. and Natural Language Processing Task Force’s report.
Delgado, Gonzalez Fight for Lasting DACA Reforms at Conference in Mexico City
CHICAGO – State Reps. Eva-Dina Delgado and Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, participated in the Binational Dream Conference in Mexico City last week, and brought 20 DACA recipients with them, discussing the future of DACA and paths to citizenship in the United States.