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Hernandez Announces Committee Assignments, Pledges to Streamline Local Government and Protect Environment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her appointment to the Illinois House of Representatives, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora will serve on the following committees: Cities and Villages, Counties and Townships, Energy and Environment, Higher Education, and State Government Administration.
State Rep. Walker Proud to Stand with Members of Moms Demand Action
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, met recently with members of Moms Demand Action, a grassroots organization dedicated to fighting for public safety measures protecting people from gun violence, during a lobby day in Springfield.
Mussman Meets with Moms Demand Action to Stand Against Gun Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to protect Illinois families from senseless gun violence, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, met with local Moms Demand Action members last week at the State Capitol to discuss new firearm safety legislation.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, supported legislation to protect sexual assault victims from being directly questioned by their abusers in court proceedings.
Hoffman and Greenwood Advance Bill to Address Local Inadequacies with Developmentally Disabled
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To address locally disadvantaged persons struggling with developmental disabilities, State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are advancing legislation to reform the grant process for the Developmental Disabilities Services of the Metro East (DDSME).
Stuart, Local Legislators to Hold Job Fair
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Metro East residents will have the opportunity to meet with potential employers face to face thanks to state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and other local legislators. On Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Alton), Rep. Jay Hoffman (D- Swansea), state Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Edwardsville), and Rep. Stuart are hosting a job fair at the Granite City Township Hall.
Yednock Legislation to Provide Labor Education for Firefighters Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, to allow firefighter academy graduates to receive a brief history of the labor movement for firefighters passed on the House floor with bipartisan support.
State Rep. Walker Meets with Directors of Homelessness Prevention Agency
PALATINE, Ill. – Committed to ending homelessness, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, met recently with Beth Nabors, Executive Director of JOURNEYS, and Suzanne Ploger, Development Director for the organization, to discuss homelessness in the community and what can be done to address it.
Slaughter Promotes Black Caucus Scholarship Opportunity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is promoting higher education by encouraging local students to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship.
Mason Invites Residents to Conversation over Coffee
ZION, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is inviting residents to join her for a community discussion on state and local issues on Friday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Callie’s Coffee Bar and Café, located at 2723 Sheridan Road in Zion.
Mussman Advances Green Energy Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to combat the effects of climate change and create economic opportunities in Illinois, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, helped pass the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) out of the House Energy & Environment Committee this week.
Yednock Advances Bill Simplifying Insurance Policy Language
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Continuing his commitment standing up for consumers of Illinois, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, advanced legislation requiring easy to understand language in insurance policies and agreements.
West Passes First Bill Out of House, Encourages State Agencies to Purchase Local Food and Farm Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, passed legislation out of the House Thursday that aims for state agencies to prioritize the purchase of locally grown food and farm products.
Mah’s Third Annual Health Fair Brings Free Services to Families
CHICAGO – Hundreds of community members gathered at the Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse on Saturday, March 23 to receive free health screenings, vision and dental services at a community health fair hosted by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago.
West Implores Drivers to Move Over and Slow Down when Passing State Police on Highway
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In the wake of the tragic passing of another Illinois State Police officer performing their work with a pulled over vehicle, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is asking drivers to slow down and move over to an outside lane when passing motorists on the side of the road.
Crespo Measure to Ensure Independent Oversight of State Agencies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is working to reform oversight of state agencies, such as the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), by ensuring that the inspector general’s office within each entity is fully independent from its department head.
Mah Supports Effort to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hospital patients would experience an enhanced level of nursing care under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which would require mandatory nurse staffing ratios.
Manley Pushes for Township Clerk Consolidation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To promote good government practices and save local taxpayers money, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently introduced House Bill 3301, which would eliminate the office of township clerk as a pilot program in each Township of Will County that resides within the 98th Illinois House Representative District.