Latest Updates:
Crespo to Serve as Assistant Majority Leader
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, released the following statement after it was announced that he will serve as Assistant Majority Leader of the House of Representatives:
Mussman Aims to Reduce Dental Costs for Adults with Autism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Standing up for adults with autism, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is co-sponsoring legislation that would require insurance companies to cover the cost of anesthetics used for dental care if the patient has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
Lilly Proposal Brings Transparency to Grand Jury Hearings for Police Officers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Leading an effort to hold rouge police officers who use excessive force accountable, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is sponsoring legislation requiring grand jury hearings on these cases be made open to the public.
Harper Highlights New Law Cracking Down on Gun Dealers
CHICAGO – Fighting back against gun violence and cracking down on gun dealers, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting new gun safety measures that are now law.
Stuart to Host Coffee with Katie to Meet Local Residents
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a Coffee with Katie meeting later this month to meet with local residents before she returns to Springfield for the spring legislative session.
Rep. Walker Seeking Legislative Input from Area Residents
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – As a new legislative session begins, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is calling on local residents to share their ideas for new laws.
Lilly Fights to Raise Age to Buy Harmful Tobacco Products to 21
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to combat teenage smoking, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, introduced legislation that increases the age to buy tobacco products to 21.
Harper Encourages Residents to Apply for Sidewalk Repair Project
CHICAGO – Looking to help residents with their neighborhood sidewalk repairs, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is encouraging neighbors to apply for the city’s annual Shared Cost Sidewalk Program.
Welch-Backed Effort to Reduce Gun Violence Signed into Law
HILLSIDE, Ill. –A measure backed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside aimed at curbing gun violence and saving lives be creating commonsense licensing standards for gun dealers was signed into law Thursday.
Manley Applauds Signing of Gun Dealer Licensing Bill
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – A measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, aimed at curbing gun violence and saving lives be creating commonsense licensing standards for gun dealers was signed into law Thursday.
Jones Asks for Community Input on Bill Ideas for Spring Legislative Session
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is seeking residents’ input on new and creative bill ideas for the upcoming legislative session.
Slaughter Asks Residents to Submit Ideas for New Laws in 2019
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is asking residents of his district to send in ideas for legislation for the upcoming legislative session beginning later this month.
Stuart’s Health Care Violence Prevention Act Now Effective
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, requiring hospitals and other health care facilities to develop a workplace violence prevention program to help address increased violence toward registered nurses took effect on Jan. 1 of this year.
State Rep. Maurice West Applauds Signing of Gun Dealer Licensing Legislation
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Hopeful that new commonsense gun dealer licensing standards will help save lives, state Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is applauding a new law signed Thursday aimed at holding gun shops more accountable.
Mason Encourages Residents to Submit Ideas for New State Laws
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging area residents and organizations to submit their ideas for new legislation to be drafted and introduced during this year’s legislative session.
Didech Asks for Community Input, Legislation Ideas
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is asking community members to get in touch with him and submit their ideas for potential new laws.
Gong-Gershowitz Encourages Residents to Submit Legislative Bill Ideas
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, is encouraging area residents in the 17th District to submit their ideas for new bills for the upcoming legislative session.
Smith Responds to Reported Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Manteno Veterans Home
MANTENO, Ill. – With the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs reporting a confirmed case of Legionnaires’ disease at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, called for immediate action to prevent more residents from becoming sick.