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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.
State Rep. Maurice West Encourages Residents to Submit Bill Ideas
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As he begins his first term in Springfield, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is encouraging residents to submit their ideas for legislation that they believe can help improve the state and local community.
Meyers-Martin Sworn In, Outlines Top priorities as Economic Development, Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill –State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, issued the following statement after being sworn in as a member of the 101st Illinois General Assembly on Wednesday:
Mussman Promotes Good Government, Pushes Reform of Illinois Tollway System
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To end an era of mismanagement in the Illinois Tollway System, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported new legislation to reform the way the organization is administrated.
Villanueva Sworn In, to Push for Bold Progressive Reforms in First Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in as state representative of the 21st District for the 101st General Assembly:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Calls on Federal Government to Combat Domestic Violence
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is calling on Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, demanding federal officials restore protections for survivors of abuse which were allowed to lapse in 2019.
Mussman Highlights Priorities After Taking Oath of Office for 101st General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, issued the following statement after being sworn in on Wednesday as state Representative for the 56th District:
Scherer Takes Oath of Office, Highlights Priorities for New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the 101st Illinois General Assembly inauguration ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 9, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, laid out her priorities and goals as a lawmaker for the new legislative session.
Hernandez: We Have the Opportunity to Build an Illinois that Works for Everyone
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after being sworn for a new legislative session in Springfield on Wednesday:
Slaughter Sworn In to Serve Another Term for 101st General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the inauguration of the 101st General Assembly, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, issued this statement on his legislative priorities for the next two years:
Stuart Highlights Legislative, Economic Priorities Following Statehouse Inauguration
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following her swearing in for the 101st General Assembly today, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement highlighting her priorities to reduce the tax burden and fight for Metro East’s working families, cut perks for legislators and fight for fair funding for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Lilly Sworn in for Another Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, was sworn in for another term during the 101st General Assembly’s inauguration ceremony and issued the following statement:
Welch Calls for Bipartisan Progress for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in as state representative of the 7th District for the 101st General Assembly:
Harper Continues Service to 6th District Following Inauguration to 101st General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the inauguration of the 101st Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement detailing her legislative priorities:
Yednock Sworn in as New Member of 101st General Assembly; Outlines Legislative Plan for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Upon taking the oath of office to serve in the Illinois General Assembly during today’s inauguration ceremony, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, issued the following statement on his legislative priorities:
Crespo Focused on Tax Relief for Middle Class, Government Reform in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement after being sworn in for a new legislative session in Springfield on Wednesday:
Evans Ushers in a Renewed Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, issued the following statement calling for a fresh start for Illinois and for a vast investment in the state’s infrastructure after being sworn in as state Representative of the 33rd District for the 101st General Assembly:
Mah Urges Strong Progressive Agenda for Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after being sworn in as state Representative of the 2nd District for the 101st General Assembly: