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Manley Backs Measure to Keep Guns Away from Mentally Ill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To give law enforcement officials additional tools to protect the community, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is supporting legislation that would allow family members and law enforcement to take away someone’s firearms if they pose a clear and present danger to themselves or anyone else.
Hernandez Continues Fight Against Trump, Pushes to Create Immigrant Safe Zones
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is fighting to protect immigrant communities across Illinois by limiting state-funded entities like schools and libraries from assisting federal deportation officers without a court order.
Metro East Legislators Urge Board of Higher Education to Conduct Study on Possible SIU System Split
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a result of the changing financial needs of the Southern Illinois University system, state Reps. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, and Monica Bristow, D-Godfrey, are calling upon the Board of Higher Education to explore whether the universities should seek independence.
Mussman Bill to Protect Dogs Passes Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to hold negligent dog owners responsible for the fatal behavior of their aggressive and violent canines passed out of committee and will soon be considered for a vote in the Illinois House.
DeLuca Highlights Safety at Railroad Crossings in Chicago Heights
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony Deluca, D-Chicago Heights, has been working with local officials, including Chicago Heights Mayor Daniel Gonzalez to reduce the number of accidents and injuries that occur the railroad crossing on 17th street, in-between Hasted Street and End Avenue.
Manley Supports Measure to Provide Working Families with Consistent Child Care Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To provide working families with consistent child care services, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently supported legislation that would protect the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) from future cuts by establishing the eligibility requirements for the program in state law.
Jones Sponsors Legislation to Recognize First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to raise awareness for the mental health issues among first responders, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, sponsored legislation that will dedicate this Friday and every third Friday of May as “First Responder Mental Health Awareness Day.”
Andrade Supporting Bill to Protect Immigrants from Baseless Harassment
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is supporting a bill that encourages state agencies to respect and protect immigrant rights by directing them to limit their assistance with unreasonable demands from federal immigration officials.
Scherer Visits St. Mary’s Hospital to Highlight Telehealth Services
DECATUR, Ill. – In continuing her efforts to pass Senate Bill 3049, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently visited HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital to showcase their telehealth program, and the important mental health services that they provide.
Harper Calls for Adoption of Fair Tax in Illinois to Relieve Middle Class Tax Burden
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is demanding the ultra-wealthy in Illinois, including Gov. Bruce Rauner, pay their fair share in taxes by backing the proposal to implement a progressive tax in Illinois.
Mussman Urges Neighbors to Show Off Their Talents, Enter Illinois Writing Competition
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging her constituents to demonstrate their creative writing skills in an upcoming statewide competition to find Illinois’ best unknown writer. Cash prizes will be awarded to Illinoisans 18 years of age and older who exhibit a special ability to write original pieces of art that are unique and thoughtful.
Harper Pushes Measure to Require Greater Accountability on Currency Exchanges, Works to Lower Fees on Consumers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Currency exchange customers could see lower fees under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago.
Lilly Pushes for Equal Rights Ratification in Illinois, Calls on Rauner to Support Equality
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is fighting for gender equality by supporting the Equal Rights Amendment in Illinois and is calling on Gov. Rauner to express his support for the amendment’s ratification in Illinois.
Scherer Urges Senate to Pass Protections for Mom & Pop Pharmacies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Recently, state Rep. Sue Scherer’s, D- Decatur, spearheaded a successful bipartisan effort in the passage of a bill to protect small locally-owned pharmacies out of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Stuart Urges Legislature to Avoid Tax on Retirement Income
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In a bipartisan effort to block a new state tax on retirement income, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sponsoring House Resolution 29 to oppose such changes by the legislature.
Crespo Meets Hoffman Estates Students at Technology Showcase in State Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, met with talented students from Hoffman Estates’ Neil Armstrong Elementary visiting the Capitol for TECH 2018 and discussed how technology is being incorporated into the classroom to enrich students’ learning experience.
Welch Tours Local School Tech Day in Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, visited the tech project displays by Proviso West High School and Lindop Elementary School at the annual Tech Day at the state’s Capitol rotunda.
Crespo Responds to ISBE Recommendations on CPS’ Special Education Violations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to the recommendations released today by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in regards to Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) special education policies, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is calling for aggressive legislative action to address the inequities taking place.