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Stuart to Host “Coffee With Katie” After Start of New Year
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Before the legislature heads back to Springfield for the legislative session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, invites residents to her next “Coffee with Katie” meeting on Saturday, Jan. 13 from noon to 1 p.m. at Sacred Grounds Café, located at 233 N. Main St. in Edwardsville.
Harper Promotes Driver Safety Awareness with New Give Them Distance Initiative
CHICAGO – In an effort to highlight driver and emergency service’s safety on our roads, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is raising awareness of the Move Over Law, or Scott’s Law, through the Give Them Distance campaign.
Harper Encourages Residents to Utilize Warming Centers During Brutal Winter Weather
CHICAGO – As brutally frigid weather makes its way throughout the nation, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is informing residents about local warming centers throughout the city and opening her office to local residents for a chance to stop by and warm up if needed.
Welch Urges Residents to Utilize Warming Centers During Frigid Winter Months
HILLSIDE, Ill. – To combat the freezing temperatures that are grappling Illinois, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is opening his constituent services office as a heating location for residents to warm up when they need, as well as highlighting local warming centers for anyone to utilize.
Mussman Promotes Driver Safety Law Through Give Them Distance Initiative
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting a new driver safety campaign called Give Them Distance to spread awareness about Scott’s Law, otherwise known as the Move Over Law.
Scherer Backs Legislation to Uncover Truth about Mismanagement of Quincy Veterans’ Home
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the deaths of 13 residents at a state-run veterans’ home in Quincy, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is supporting legislation urging Gov. Rauner’s administration to provide a comprehensive report to the General Assembly examining the facility’s handling of multiple Legionnaire’s disease outbreaks over a two-year period.
Lilly-Backed Student Loan Bill of Rights Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure cosponsored by state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, to protect students from predatory lending will now become law following the successful, bipartisan override of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the proposal.
Mussman Urges Full Review of Mismanagement at Quincy Veterans’ Home
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following multiple outbreaks of Legionnaire’s disease that claimed the lives of 13 residents of the state-run Quincy Veterans’ Home over the past two years, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is supporting legislation urging Gov. Rauner’s administration to provide answers to the General Assembly that could explain the facility’s handling of the outbreaks.
Crespo Law to Make Illinois’ Roads Safer to Go Into Effect
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, prohibiting car dealerships from allowing people to drive cars with decals and other materials on the windows that could obstruct a driver’s view will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
Hoffman-Backed Law Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions to Take Effect Jan. 1
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A new law supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, designed to prevent over 1 million Illinoisans from losing healthcare coverage will take effect on Jan. 1.
Andrade-Backed Bill to Protect Illinois from Cyber Threats to Take Effect
CHICAGO – Illinois will become the 15th state to adopt mandatory cybersecurity awareness training for state employees when legislation backed by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, Chairman of the Illinois House Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and IT Committee, takes effect.
Manley: New Law Aims to Reduce Duplicate Prescriptions of Opioids
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a new law that will require physicians to utilize a statewide system aimed at preventing individuals from going to different doctors and receiving multiple prescriptions for opioids and other abused drugs.
Welch: Law Enforcement Gains New Resources to Find Missing People with Dementia
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting the Silver Search statewide missing person coordination system, following legislation that recently went into effect.
Andrade Invites Homeowners to Free Property Tax Appeal Seminar
CHICAGO – To help homeowners learn how to lower their property tax bill, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is co-hosting a property tax appeal seminar with Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael Cabonargi, Ald. Margaret Laurino, state Rep. John D’Amico, D-Chicago and Cook County Commissioner John Fritchey on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. in the church gymnasium of the Salvation Army, located at 5040 N. Pulaski.
Scherer-Backed Legislation Expanding Organ Donation to Take Effect
DECATUR, Ill. – Starting Jan. 1, 16 and 17 year olds will be able to become registered organ donors when legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, takes effect.
Harper’s Anti-Hate Law Creating New Protections for People of Different Faiths Set to Take Effect
CHICAGO – Victims of hate crimes will now be able to seek greater financial compensation from their assailants thanks to a new law sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, which takes effect Jan. 1.
Harper: Law Enforcement Gains New Resources to Find Missing People with Dementia
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Silver Search statewide missing person coordination system, which will grant Illinois law enforcement the ability to return loved ones with dementia to their families.
Kifowit Hosting Free Coffee Stops across the Area in January
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to meet with her to discuss state and local issues at her “Coffee with Kifowit” stops throughout her district in January.