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Manley Heads Into Legislative Session, Outlines Priorities Ahead
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the start of a new legislative session, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is focused on delivering meaningful solutions for families facing rising costs, ensuring access to affordable healthcare, and strengthening community support systems.
Stuart Announces Warehouse Safety Task Force Recommendations
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and the Warehouse Safety Task Force have finalized their report, which contains recommendations to improve warehouse safety standards in Illinois, following a deadly tornado in Edwardsville in 2021, which resulted in the loss of six lives.
Scherer Helps to Bring State Funds to Upgrade Springfield Parks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is welcoming new state funding injection of state funding to improve Springfield’s parks and amenities.
LaPointe Highlights Newly Enacted Mental Health Laws
CHICAGO – Continuing to prioritize impactful mental and behavioral health legislation in the new year, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a series of newly enacted mental healthcare laws, including no-cost and no diagnosis mental health and wellness visits to be covered by commercial insurance.
Walsh Issues Response to Teamsters Local 710 Strike
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., (D-Elwood), issued the following statement in response to the recent Teamsters Local 710 strike at Moheny Environmental
Morris Secures Historic Investments for Lawndale Christian Health Center
CHICAGO – $7.5 million dollars in new funding secured by state Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, will flow to Lawndale Christian Health Center to renovate its main facility and bolster its service capabilities.
Scherer Helps to Secure Improvements for Decatur’s Garfield Park
DECATUR, Ill. – $400,000 in new funding secured by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will create a new playground and improve accessibility at Decatur’s Garfield Park.
Jiménez Highlights Healthy Meal Opportunities for Students in Need During Holiday Break
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is highlighting three community organizations opening their doors to local students in need of healthy meals during Chicago Public Schools’ winter break through the city’s Safe Haven Program. Meals will be available Dec. 23, 26, 27, 30 and Jan. 2 and 3.
Yang Rohr’s 2025 Community Survey Solicits Input on Key Issues Facing Illinois Families
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – With a new General Assembly about to begin, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is encouraging her community to share their thoughts on pressing issues facing Illinois’s future through a quick community survey sent to their mailbox and available online.
Scherer-Backed Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect in New Year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Job postings will offer potential applicants more information about salary and benefits under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, taking effect in January.
Bob Rita Named Township Officials of Illinois Legislator of the Year
Springfield, IL – State Representative Bob Rita has been named the 2024 Legislator of the Year by the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI) in recognition of his commitment to township government and community service. Rita, who also serves as Calumet Township Supervisor, was honored for his leadership in delivering essential services and advocating for policies that strengthen local government and improve residents’ lives.
Gordon-Booth to Host ‘A Mother’s Wish’ Holiday Event for Children of Incarcerated Parents and Foster Care Youth
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will celebrate children of incarcerated parents and foster care youth at her sixth annual “A Mother’s Wish” holiday event scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4 p.m. at Warehouse on State, located at 736 SW Washington St. in Peoria.
Kifowit Discusses Tier 2 at Kent Labor Law Conference, Announces Subject Matter Hearing on Pension Reforms
Chicago, Ill – On Friday, State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego), Chair of the House Personnel & Pensions Committee, discussed Illinois public pensions alongside esteemed experts in labor law and public policy. Kifowit was a featured panelist at the 40th Annual Illinois Public Sector Labor Law Conference, hosted by the Chicago-Kent College of Law.
Harper to Continue Advocating for Hair Diversity
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is working to improve access to culturally appropriate and respectful haircare with new legislation that will train hairdressers to better tend to the needs of people of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Scherer Sponsors Smart Reforms to Improve Employee Retirement Plans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to improve the economic security of tens of thousands of teachers, public safety workers, and state employees by sponsoring smart reforms to strengthen the state’s retirement systems and help recruit and retain great public service workers.
Un programa de alivio de la deuda médica apoyado por Morris elimina $72 mil millones de dólares en fracturas antiguas para familias
CHICAGO – La deuda médica de 52.000 residentes de Illinois se alivió por una nueva ley de la Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, eliminando una acumulación de $72 millones de dólares que enfrentan las familias trabajadoras y las personas mayores.
Rep. Stuart Elected Vice Chair of Midwestern Higher Education Compact
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — Representative Katie Stuart, D – Edwardsville, was elected as vice chair of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) at their annual meeting in November.
Gordon-Booth to Host Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast Saturday, Encourages Local Vets to RSVP
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is bringing the community together to recognize Peoria veterans and their families at her 14th annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Laborers’ Local 165 Hall, located at 4509 N. Catalina Dr. in Peoria.