Latest Updates:
Kifowit Supporting U.S. Marine Corps’ Efforts to Collect New Toys for Area Children
AURORA, Ill. – As the holiday season kicks off, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is helping ensure every child receives a holiday gift by collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys at her district office as a part of the United States Marine Corps’ annual “Toys for Tots” drive coordinated through the Fox Valley Marine Corps League.
Welch Continues to Combat Sexual Harassment Following Appointment to New Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a member of the newly created Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will work with both Republican and Democratic colleagues to eliminate sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace and enhance protections for victims who come forward to report their crimes.
Stuart Encourages Residents to Participate in “Small Business Saturday”
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, encourages residents to shop local this holiday season and support the Metro East’s small business community.
Jones Encourages Local Residents to Shop during Small Business Saturday
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill – With the holiday season around the corner, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is encouraging local residents to celebrate and support locally owned, small businesses on Small Business Saturday this Nov. 25.
Walsh Votes to Safeguard Life Insurance Beneficiaries, Overriding Gov. Rauner’s Veto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, recently voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a measure that will help more families collect loved ones’ life insurance policies and crack down on big insurance companies that try to deny benefits to surviving relatives.
Hernandez and Little Village Chamber of Commerce Encourage Local Residents to Participate in Small Businesses Saturday
CHICAGO – With the holiday shopping season around the corner, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging local residents to celebrate and support locally owned, small businesses on Small Business Saturday this Nov. 25.
Kifowit Supporting U.S. Marine Corps’ Efforts to Collect New Toys for Area Children
AURORA, Ill. – As the holiday season kicks off, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is helping ensure every child receives a holiday gift by collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys at her district office as a part of the United States Marine Corps’ annual “Toys for Tots” drive coordinated through the Fox Valley Marine Corps League.
Stuart Partnering with Retired Steelworkers, United Way for Holiday Drive to Benefit Laid off Steelworkers
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As the holiday season approaches, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is co-hosting a winter clothing drive to support the laid off steelworkers during the cold weather.
Andrade Urges State Board of Elections To Withdraw From Crosscheck
CHICAGO – Yesterday, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, urged the State Board of Elections to withdraw from the “Crosscheck” voting system due to his concerns of the systems lack of proper data security measures and recent trends of voter suppression.
Andrade Votes to Override Rauner’s Veto of Student Loan “Bill of Rights”
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, recently voted to override the governor’s veto of bipartisan legislation to create a student loan “bill of rights.”
Latino Caucus to Host Town Hall at Northeastern Illinois University
CHICAGO – As a way to inform constituents about the issues affecting Illinois’ Latino community, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation (ILLCF) will host a Town Hall Meeting on Friday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm at Northeastern Illinois University’s Alumni Student Union Building, located at 3701 N. Bryn Mawr Ave. in Chicago.
“Silver Search” To Help Find Missing People with Dementia Launches, Stuart to Host Alzheimer’s Caregivers Seminar
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To raise awareness for a new Amber Alert-style system, “Silver Search,” designed to help law enforcement help find missing people with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and provide additional resources to caregivers, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with St. Johns’ Community Care Center to host a free “Living with Alzheimer’s Disease” seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Collinsville Memorial Library Center, located at 408 W. Main St. in Collinsville.
Manley: Federal Tax Plan is Wrong for Illinois Families
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is urging members of the Illinois congressional delegation to vote against a tax reform plan being proposed on the federal level that would hurt middle-class families across the state through the elimination of the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.
Kifowit Appointed to Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As women in Illinois and across the country continue to come forward and demand an end to sexual harassment and discrimination, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, will serve on a newly created Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment charged with researching new policies that will combat harassment in both state government and the private sector.
Hernandez Connects Local Residents with Essential Health Screenings
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-
Cicero, hosted a successful Winter Health Fair yesterday with
MacNeal Hospital, providing local residents essential diabetes
screenings and flu shots.
Harper Opposes Trump’s Tax Increase on Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is opposing all attempts by the Trump administration and his extreme allies from raising taxes on middle and working-class families.
Mussman Opposes Efforts to Remove Key Tax Deduction for Middle Class
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is asking Congress to stop a tax increase on middle-class families hidden in a new tax law now being considered in Washington.
Welch Opposes Trump’s Tax Hike on Working Families
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is opposing President Trump’s tax plan that will increase taxes on working families across the state by eliminating the state and local tax (SALT) deduction.