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Stuart Encourages Residents to Review Safe Shopping Guide as Helpful Resource for Holiday Gift Buying
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, 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 Lisa Madigan issues the guide annually to highlight hazardous toys, children’s products and household items recalled during the past calendar year.
Mah Encourages Nominations for Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is encouraging local residents and service organizations to submit nominations for the 2019 Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.
Harper Encourages Residents to Enroll in Affordable Health Care Plan Before Dec. 15 Deadline
CHICAGO, Ill. – Aiming to help people find a health care plan that works for them, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is encouraging people to search the Affordable Care Act’s website to enroll in a plan before the next deadline.
Lilly Attends Local School Board Meeting to Discuss Education Funding, Inclusive Policies
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended a community meeting at Oak Park’s District 97 to discuss state education funding and the adoption of a new school equity policy.
Stuart Meets with SOAR Members, Urges Residents to Donate Canned Goods
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – On Monday, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, attended the annual Christmas Luncheon of the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) to discuss the canned food drive and other accomplishments of the organization this past year.
Mussman Urges Neighbors to Avoid the Cold, Use Local Warming Centers
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging people to visit community warming centers throughout the cold winter months if they do not have adequate heating in their homes. Warming centers are available in state facilities across Illinois to help residents reduce their home heating costs. These facilities are a safe, warm place to go during the day while residents turn their thermostats down.
Harper Supports Resolution to Increase Black History Courses in Illinois’ Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to analyze, determine and expand black history courses and units being taught in all of Illinois’ schools, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, supported a resolution that creates a task force to report on current teachings and how to better include black history in future classes.
Andrade Reminds Residents of ACA Enrollment Deadline of Dec. 15
CHICAGO – As the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) open enrollment deadline approaches, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, reminds residents to explore their health insurance options through the individual marketplace.
Hernandez Passes Legislation to Address Berwyn Property Tax Crisis, Increase Transparency
BERWYN, Ill. – In an effort to address increased property taxes in Berwyn and ensure taxing bodies are being fully transparent, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, passed legislation that would require new referendums to clearly state the specific dollar amount taxing bodies are seeking from local taxpayers.
Mah Helps Override Veto of Legislation Protecting Immigrant Women from Abuse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, recently joined legislators to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of the VOICES Act, a measure aimed at protecting immigrants who are survivors of trafficking, sexual assault and other forms of violence.
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.