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Andrade Legislation Protecting Pre-Existing Conditions Becomes Law
CHICAGO – Legislation backed by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, aimed at protecting the 1.3 million Illinoisans who would lose their health insurance under President Trump’s proposed healthcare changes—particularly if they have a pre-existing condition—was...
Manley Urges Governor to Sign Legislation to Update State Website with More Information to Help Fight Heroin Abuse
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is calling on Gov. Rauner to sign legislation that will create a more a comprehensive website with tools and resources to educate the public about the dangers of heroin. “The heroin and opioid crisis continues to...
Stuart Visits New Offices of Local Business
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – On break from session in Springfield, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has been taking the time to visit local businesses in the community, recently touring Donco Electrical Construction LLC in Edwardsville. “I think one of the best things...
Connor Joins Residents, Fellow Lawmakers in Town Hall Discussion
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Following an eventful summer session that has seen a resolution to the budget crisis and passage of education funding reform, state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, joined local members of the Illinois General Assembly for a discussion with residents...
Walsh-Supported Legislation Cracking Down on Hate Crimes Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Joliet, to crack down on hate crimes against houses of worship and increases penalties for those convicted of committing hate crimes was recently signed into law. “Hate has no place in our country and...
Mussman to Host Financial Literacy Workshop
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is partnering with the Comptroller’s office to educate local residents on how they can be better informed when negotiating with banks, lenders and credit card companies at a Credit, Debt, and Loan Education...
Stuart to Discuss Recent Legislative Developments with Residents at Local Coffee Shop
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To discuss the events that happened in the legislature over the past month, including a school funding reform measure that gives local schools more state funding, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting her next Coffee with Katie on...
Andrade Condemns Trump’s Decision To End Daca
CHICAGO – In response to President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA), state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement: “President Trump’s decision to end DACA unfairly punishes young people who have spent...
Stuart Plan to Fund Local Transit Agencies Signed into Law
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – A measure introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, to ensure that local public transit agencies receive promised state funding has now become law. “Residents in my district and throughout downstate Illinois rely on public...
Welch: Trump Wrong to End DACA Protections
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s plan to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “President Trump’s decision to end DACA shows us yet again that his...
Hernandez Condemns Trump Administration for Ending DACA
CICERO, Ill.– State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, member of the Latino Caucus, issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced it was ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, known as DACA, which was put in place...
Kifowit Introduces Legislation Protecting Illinois Drivers from Decades-Old Parking Tickets
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In response to news reports that Illinois residents are being forced to pay decade-old parking tickets that they believed they had already paid, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced legislation creating a five-year statute of...
Kifowit to Meet with Residents at ‘Coffee with Kifowit’ Stops across Area
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is inviting area residents to meet with her to discuss state and local issues at her “Coffee with Kifowit” stops throughout her district in September. “Listening to the people I represent helps me make their...
Hoffman Legislation Strengthening Online Protections for Students Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –Under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Illinois students will have stronger protections of their online data. “With data of consumers becoming a booming industry, it’s important that we work to protect the data...
Andrade Statement On Landmark Education Funding Reform
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the Illinois House passed education funding reform, Senate Bill 1947, that provides an additional $466 million dollars annually for Chicago Public Schools: “The historic education...
Crespo Supports Measure to Repeal Cook County Beverage Tax
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is fighting to repeal the Cook County beverage tax by supporting a measure to eliminate the county’s new tax on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas, and prohibit counties from implementing similar...
Hoffman Hosts Free Community Shred Day, Urges Residents to Protect Themselves from Identity Theft
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville, offered a free community shred day to residents on Saturday at Southwestern Illinois College. “I’m glad that my office was able to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents to protect themselves from...
Andrade Visits Residents at Local Farmer’s Market
CHICAGO – To offer residents the opportunity to voice their concerns about issues facing the state and to get an update on the status of negotiations on education funding reform, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, attended the Greater Independence Park Farmer’s...