Latest Updates:
Stuart Sponsors Women’s Supply Drive for Coordinated Youth and Human Services
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In support of Women’s History Month, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with Coordinated Youth and Human Services to collect feminine hygiene products to benefit local women in need.
Mah Fighting to Crack Down on High Prescription Drug Prices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to ensure families have access to affordable, live-saving medication, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is backing a series of proposals that would hold pharmaceutical companies accountable while lowering drug costs for residents in need of care.
Hernandez Working to Keep Immigrant Families Together
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to enacting state-level protections to push back against the bigotry of Donald Trump, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is sponsoring legislation that would ensure the safety and accessibility of public facilities like schools and hospitals by limiting assistance with Trump’s deportation officers.
Yednock Supports Legislation to Provide Greater Insurance Coverage for Diseases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is cosponsoring legislation that would provide for greater insurance coverage of diseases, including those specific to tick-borne illnesses.
Lilly Measure Seeks to Improve the Delivery of Services to Veterans in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to streamline veterans’ services by creating one-stop job, housing and service centers for returning service members.
Mason Honored with Freedom Award for Continued Service to Lake County
WADSWORTH, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, recently received the Most Influential African Americans of Lake County Freedom Award for her dedication to social justice, equality and education.
Didech and Link Advance Legislation to Crack Down on “Egregious Double-Dipping”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to reforming local government, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove advanced legislation today that would ensure Lake County Board members cannot collect salary benefits if they are receiving pensions benefits from the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), otherwise referred to as “double-dipping” on taxpayer funds. Senator Terry Link has also introduced legislation to address this inappropriate use of taxpayer funds.
Andrade Introduces Bill to Expand Families’ Access to Insurance Coverage for Autism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting new legislation to expand health insurance coverage for children with autism.
Mussman Measure to Increase Access to Birth Control Passes Out of Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure spearheaded by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to increase availability and access to birth control passed out of the Health Care Licenses Committee yesterday.
Jones Fights to Protect Consumers from Prescription Drug Cost Spikes
CHICAGO – Fighting to keep drug prices and other medical costs under control for patients, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, recently held a hearing to discuss to the consequences of wholesale distributors hiking prescription drugs without public oversight.
Hoffman Sponsors Bill to Raise Baseline Teacher Salaries
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is co-sponsoring legislation to address the ongoing teacher shortage by incrementally raising the minimum salary for educators across the state.
Lilly Fights to Bring Accountability to CPS with Elected School Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local parents will have more control over their children’s education under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, creating an elected representative Chicago school board.
State Rep. Walker Proposes Bill to Boost Business Growth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Looking to encourage business growth and investment, state Representative Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently introduced legislation designed to revise the way growing business ventures can use EDGE (Economic Development for a Growing Economy) state income tax credits.
Didech Meets With Residents in Vernon Hills; Announces Buffalo Grove Coffee Event
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech spent the weekend meeting with constituents and discussing the issues that matter most to the community at his inaugural ‘Donuts with Dan’ event in Vernon Hills.
Walsh Calls for Emergency Repairs to Des Plaines River Bridge
JOLIET, Ill. – Responding to reports that the Des Plaines River Bridge has been rated in critical condition, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, stressed that the state is taking this situation very seriously.
Kifowit Introduces Measure to Increase Food Allergy Awareness in Restaurants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help families with life-threatening food allergies dine out more comfortably and safely, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced legislation to increase both food service staff and restaurant patrons’ awareness of allergens in menu items.
Willis, Welch to Spearhead Hearing Examining Westlake Hospital Closure
CHICAGO – In an effort to keep Westlake Hospital open to serve local residents, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, state Rep. Kathy Willis, D-Northlake, and members of the House Appropriations Human Services committee will examine the community impact of the potential closure at a hearing on Friday, March 8 at 10 a.m. in C-600 of the Bilandic Building.
Stuart Hosts Health and Wellness Fair
GODFREY, Ill. – To connect community members with free health services, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville and state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, hosted a Health and Wellness Fair on the Lewis and Clark Community College campus on Friday.