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Stuart Emphasizes Education and Workplace Safety in New Term

Stuart Emphasizes Education and Workplace Safety in New Term

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Representative Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has begun a new term in the Illinois House Wednesday, with her sights set on making college more affordable, protecting the rights of workers, and making the voice of the Metro East families heard in Springfield.

Grasse Addresses Plans for New Legislative Session

Grasse Addresses Plans for New Legislative Session

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Heading into her first spring legislative session, state Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, will prioritize cutting costs for working families, expanding access to affordable care, and leading efforts on making essential services more accessible to keep neighborhoods strong and stable. 

Rep. Rashid Helps Secure $43 Million in IDOT Funding for Bedford Park Rail Project

Rep. Rashid Helps Secure $43 Million in IDOT Funding for Bedford Park Rail Project

Berwyn, IL — Today, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced it will receive $43 million in federal funding for the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency’s (CREATE) 65th & Harlem Avenue rail project. The funding came after sustained advocacy from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL04), Gov. JB Pritzker, and others.

Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term

Lisa Hernandez To Champion Education, Cost of Living Reform in New House Term

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, was sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House on Wednesday, where she will continue working to cut the cost of living, strengthen access to the resources people need to be their best, and defend the fundamental rights of Illinois families. Hernandez released the following statement: