Latest Updates:
Kifowit Seeks Nominations for Good Neighbor Business Award
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, is asking citizens to recognize businesses that play an active role in the community by submitting nominations of entrepreneurs and companies for her Good Neighbor Business Award.
Hoffman Encourages Parents to Review Toy Safety Guide When Shopping for Holidays
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With the holiday season underway, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is reminding local families to review the attorney general’s annual toy safety guide and to take precautions when making holiday purchases for young children.
Welch Asks Residents to Submit Creative Bill Ideas for New General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To start off the 101st General Assembly next month, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is seeking his constituent’s input on new and creative legislative ideas to sponsor.
Stuart Meets with SIUE Chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – Earlier this week, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, spent time speaking with the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville chapter of the State Universities Annuitants Association to discuss recent legislation concerning the university and...
Hernandez-Backed Effort to Protect Dreamers from Being Denied Professional Licenses to Go Into Effect — Legislación Apoyada por Hernández Protegiendo Dreamers de ser Negados Licencias Profesionales Tomará Efecto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – “Dreamers” will be ensured of eligibility to teach, practice law and receive other state professional licenses under legislation backed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, taking effect on Jan. 1, 2019.
Harper Seeks Community Input for Bill Ideas in New General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To start the 101st General Assembly in Illinois, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is asking her constituents to submit legislative ideas that she can introduce to become law in 2019.
Andrade Encourages Residents to Submit Legislative Ideas
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to submit their ideas for new laws for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
Hoffman Appointed to Incoming Gov. Pritzker’s Restoring Illinois’ Infrastructure Committee
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – As Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov.-elect Juliana Stratton continue to unveil committees to advise their incoming administration, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has been appointed to co-chair the Restoring Illinois’ Infrastructure Committee.
Mussman Points to Safe Shopping Guide as Helpful Resource for Holiday Gift Buying
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging families to review the 2018 edition of the attorney general’s Safe Shopping Guide to help ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday season. Attorney General Madigan issues the guide annually to...
Scherer Seeks Nominations for 2019 Volunteer Service Awards
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D- Decatur, is encouraging area residents to submit nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.
Kifowit Welcomes Legislative Ideas from Residents
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Aurora, encourages residents to submit ideas for new laws for the upcoming 2019 legislative session.
Lilly Looking for Constituent Input on New Bill Ideas
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is seeking local residents’ ideas for new progressive legislative proposals to be introduced next year to tackle common problems and improve Illinois for everyone.
Harper’s Urban Agriculture Zones Bill Becomes Law Following Successful Senate Override
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following successful veto overrides in both houses of the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Sonya Harper’s, D-Chicago, legislation that will create local urban agricultural zones across communities in Illinois to help residents grow their own produce is now law.
Stuart to Host Holiday Food Drive
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help local food pantries stock up for the winter, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, along with the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) and the United Congregations of the Metro East (UCM) will be collecting canned and non-perishable food items.
Lilly Sponsors Resolution to Ensure Greater Black History Curriculum in Illinois’s Schools
CHICAGO – To strengthen Illinois schools’ African American history curriculum, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation to review Illinois’ current requirements.
Scherer Calling on Community to Support Victims of Taylorville Tornado
DECATUR, Ill. – Following Saturday’s tornado that devastated the community of Taylorville, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement:
Slaughter Seeks Legislative Input from Local Residents
CHICAGO – With the 101st General Assembly scheduled to begin in January, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is asking for local residents to submit ideas for new laws and to voice their opinion on what issues should be legislative priorities for the district.
Hoffman Overrides Governor’s Veto of Bill to Help Workers and Hold Insurance Companies Accountable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently led successful efforts to override the governor’s veto of legislation to bring coverage and relief to injured workers by holding workers’ compensation insurers accountable.