Latest Updates:
Mussman: Students to Receive Accommodations Under Student Loan Bill of Rights
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – A new measure designed to protect students from predatory lending practices, supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will soon become law thanks to bipartisan efforts in the legislature.
Welch: Time for Governor to be Held Accountable for Lives Lost at Veterans’ Home
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch is calling on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s administration to work more quickly to address the ongoing legionella outbreak at the Quincy Veterans’ Home.
Hernandez-Backed Law to Protect Illinoisans with Pre-existing Conditions Goes Into Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, to prevent health insurance companies from denying care to Illinois residents with pre-existing conditions went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018.
Manley to Host Facebook Safety Seminar Jan. 9
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will host a Facebook Safety Seminar to provide local residents with safety tips while they are on Facebook and other forms of social media on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, located at 300 W. Briarcliff Rd. in Bolingbrook.
Crespo’s Monumental Debt Transparency Law Goes into Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, that transforms the way state agencies manage their finances and reveals the full extent of the state’s debt obligations has gone into effect as of Jan. 1, 2018.
Kifowit: Questions Remain After Hearing on Veterans Legionnaires’ Deaths
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, participated in a joint hearing of the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committee on Thursday as part of the legislature’s investigation into the deadly Legionnaires’ outbreak, which resulted in the deaths of 13 veterans and infected over 50 individuals working or residing at the state-run Quincy home.
Stuart, Citizens Utility Board to Host Free Utility Bill Savings Clinic
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help residents save money on their electricity bills during the winter months, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Citizens Utility Board to host a free utility bill clinic on Friday, Jan. 19, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caseyville Community Center, located at 909 S. Main St. in Caseyville.
Crespo Backed Measure Providing Protections for People with Pre-existing Conditions Goes Into Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, which prevents health insurance companies from denying care to Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions has gone into effect as of Jan. 1, 2018.
Lilly Seeking Input from Residents to Help Create Legislative Agenda
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is asking constituents for their input on legislative priorities for the upcoming spring session of the General Assembly beginning in January.
Mussman-Backed Law Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Takes Effect in Illinois
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – A new state law supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to preserve healthcare coverage for over 1 million Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions recently took effect, ensuring that Illinois residents will be exempt from changes to pre-existing condition coverage that may come from Washington D.C. and the Trump administration.
Hoffman-Backed Law to Help Veterans Receive College Credit for Service Takes Effect
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Veterans will be eligible to receive college credit for their service under a new law supported by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea.
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.