Latest Updates:
Jones Urges Governor to Sign Gun Safety Reforms
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, supported key gun safety measures that passed recently in the Illinois House.
Rep. Welch Appointed to House Executive and Revenue & Finance Committees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Upon review of credentials and precedent in the Illinois House, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, has been appointed to both the House Revenue & Finance Committee and the House Executive Committee.
Crespo Votes to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass a series of commonsense gun safety measures this week, which among others, includes a ban on bump-stock trigger modifications like those used in the Las Vegas tragedy to convert firearms into automatic weapons.
Stuart Sponsors Legislation to Freeze Lawmaker Pay, Block Salary Increase
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – For the second time since taking office last January, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring legislation to freeze lawmaker pay and block an automatic pay increase from going into effect.
Stuart to Host Veterans Town Hall
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a Veterans’ Issues Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Post 365, located at 1022 Vandalia St. in Collinsville.
Andrade Fights for Stricter Gun Control
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, supported a package of gun safety reforms that recently passed the Illinois House.
Lee Students “Read With Rep.” Scherer
DECATUR, Ill. – Last week, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, was given the opportunity to meet with students from Edwin A. Lee Elementary School in Springfield.
Hernandez Votes to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to prevent senseless tragedies, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, backed a series of commonsense gun safety measures which among others, includes a ban on bump-stock trigger modifications like those used in the Las Vegas tragedy to convert firearms into automatic weapons.
Kifowit Hosts Roundtable on Measure to Protect Nurses from Workplace Violence
AURORA, Ill. – To receive input from all groups on legislation to protect nurses from workplace violence, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, conducted a roundtable discussion with over a dozen representatives of relevant state departments and healthcare groups to discuss amendatory proposals to her pending legislation, House Bill 4100.
Manley Hosts Discussion at Grand Haven Satellite Office Hours
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently hosted her monthly satellite office hours at Grand Haven, bringing the community together to discuss issues facing the state of Illinois and her upcoming legislative agenda.
Manley Hosts Women’s Legislative Advisory Committee Meeting
JOLIET, Ill. – State Representative Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently hosted a monthly Women’s
Legislative Advisory Committee meeting at Joliet Black Road Branch Library.
Mussman Invites Local Women to 7th Annual Hidden Gems
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To celebrate the untold stories of women living in our own local communities, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will be hosting her 7th Annual Hidden Gems in Our Community meeting.
Hoffman Fighting to Protect Workers and Wages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Despite efforts by the Rauner administration to repeal prevailing wage in Illinois, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Chairman of the House Labor and Commerce committee, is continuing to stand up to the governor and his allies to ensure workers can continue to receive fair wages for their work.
Rep. Stuart to Host Public Safety Town Hall
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To better understand the concerns and ideas of residents, State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will hold a Public Safety Town Hall on Monday, March 5 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Edwardsville Public Safety Building located at 333 S. Main St. in Edwardsville.
Hoffman Bill to Safeguard Public From Excessive Flooding
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently introduced legislation that would require new oversight in assessing the structural integrity of levees before administering permits to make repairs.
Rep. Mah Introduces Bill to Protect Immigrants From Abusive Landlords
CHICAGO, Ill. – In an effort to protect immigrant communities who rent their homes, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to create guidelines that would prohibit a landlord from evicting a tenant based on immigration status.
Andrade Introduces Bill in Response to Trump’s Attack on Net Neutrality
Chicago, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation to combat the Trump administration’s FCC ruling which rolled-back internet protections for consumers.
Scherer Seeks to End Sexual Assault Slush Fund
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In light of news reports that members of Congress used public funds to pay sexual harassment settlements, State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored legislation to ensure that does not happen in Illinois.