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Gong-Gershowitz Introduces Bill to Combat Workplace Harassment
SPRINGFIELD – To help provide a safe and constructive environment for all individuals in the workplace, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, introduced legislation to create policies to address workplace harassment in the private-sector.
Mah Joins Renewed Effort to Combat Wage Discrimination
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is fighting to crack down on corporations that pay women less than men doing the same job by sponsoring legislation that would prohibit employers from using an unfair practice that locks women and minorities into a lifetime of lower pay.
Didech Introduces Measure Modernizing Firearm Background Check Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to keeping deadly weapons out of the wrong hands, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, introduced legislation that would allow the Illinois State Police (ISP) to review public social media account feeds for content that would suggest someone may be a danger to themselves or overall public safety if they were to possess a firearm.
Smith Responds to Legionnaires’ Death at Manteno Veterans Home
MANTEO, Ill. – Following news that a resident who recently contracted Legionnaires’ disease at the Manteno Veterans Home has passed away, State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is calling for action by the veterans home and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Mussman Invites Local Faith Leaders to Offer Invocation for Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the upcoming legislative session approaches, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is inviting local religious leaders to offer an invocation before the Illinois House of Representatives.
Walker Commends Governor for Taking Action to Protect Women’s Reproductive Rights
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraged by a recent executive order from Gov. JB Pritzker to strengthen women’s reproductive rights in Illinois.
Scherer Explains Job as Legislator to Our Lady of Lourdes Students
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, visited with students at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Decatur last week to help teach young people about government and the importance of the democratic process.
State Rep. Maurice West Visits Cherry Valley Elementary, Highlights Need to Invest in Education
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Highlighting his focus on education, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, recently visited Cherry Valley Elementary to meet with students and teachers.
State Rep. Maurice West to Host Open House at District Office
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is inviting residents to visit his office at an open house scheduled for Friday, Feb. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. at the E.J. “Zeke” Giorgi Center, located at 200 S. Wyman St. in downtown Rockford.
Mason Introduces Measure to Ensure Safety in Nuclear Power Plant Shutdowns
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – In an effort to ensure protections for residents and the environment from residual radioactivity, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, has introduced legislation to require the Illinois Commerce Commission to provide a bi-annual report to the Illinois General Assembly regarding the decommissioning of nuclear power plants.
Manley Encourages Residents to Use Warming Centers, Check on Loved Ones During Cold Spell
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As the region faces freezing temperatures, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is reminding residents to check out state resources on warming centers and to reach out to elderly friends and family.
Kifowit to Focus on Addressing Needs of Immigrant and Minority Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signing of an executive order Thursday to help protect immigrants and refugees in Illinois, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, chair of the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee, announced her intention to create a legislative subcommittee to review ways in which to best serve the needs of immigrant and minority Veterans.
Manley Appreciative of Pritzker’s Executive Order to Protect Women’s Reproductive Decisions
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraged by recent action taken by Gov. JB Prizker to prioritize women’s health by protecting the ability for women to make personal reproductive decisions.
Harper to Promote Economic Justice and Equal Opportunities in New Committee Chair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will continue her fight for middle-class and struggling families as the chair of the newly established House Economic Opportunity & Equity Committee, positioning Harper to be a strong voice in the fight for a living wage, equal pay and access to affordable health care.
Harper Sponsors Bill to Raise Age to Buy Tobacco to 21
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her fight to protect the health of teenagers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation to increase the age to buy cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21.
Slaughter Measure to License Gun Dealers, Combat Illegal Gun Trafficking Signed Into Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law signed last week that aims to keep illegal firearms out of the wrong hands by establishing licensing standards for gun dealers in Illinois.
Didech to Host Satellite Office Hours in Wheeling, Mundelein
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In order to provide easier access to constituent services for residents, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, announced his office will host satellite office hours in Wheeling and Mundelein this February.
Gong-Gershowitz Files First Bill, Protecting Children of Undocumented Immigrants
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Drawing on her experience as a human rights attorney and fighting for the rights of the voiceless and vulnerable, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, filed her first piece of legislation this week improving the process for families to designate a legal guardian for minor children in the event of separation due to immigration enforcement.