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Stuart Bill Aims to Expand Access to Critical Breast Cancer Screenings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is spearheading legislation that could help more women obtain an earlier breast cancer diagnosis by expanding insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings. “My bill ensures that women in Illinois have...
Scherer Helps Pass Reforms to Bring Down Workers’ Compensation Costs
DECATUR, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under two pieces of legislation supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur. “It’s time to put the needs of both employers and injured workers ahead of insurance company...
Crespo Backed Legislation Passes House, Providing Protections for People with Pre-existing Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Donald Trump and his allies in Washington push for reckless changes to federal health care law, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, voted to pass protections on the state level to make sure no one in Illinois can be denied care because of...
Stuart Discusses Community Safety with Police Chiefs
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D- Edwardsville, met with Madison County Police Chiefs and Illinois State Police last week to discuss public safety funding and her legislation to keep officers safe. “I appreciate the work our local police chiefs do to...
Hoffman-Backed Proposal to Protect Life Insurance Beneficiaries Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that would help ensure that family members receive their loved ones’ life insurance benefits recently passed the House. “Life insurance companies should not be allowed to get out of...
Mussman Backs Bills Requiring Illinois to Buy Local
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, recently supported two pieces of legislation that will require Illinois state agencies to buy locally, which not only keeps more tax dollars circulating here at home, but also invests in keeping local jobs...
Jones Collaborates with SouthTown Arts Entertainment Cultural Center’s 2017 Entrepreneurs Small Business Expo to Engage Residents and Entrepreneurs
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is inviting residents and entrepreneurs to attend SouthTown Arts Entertainment Cultural Center’s Second Annual Small Business Expo on Saturday, May 27 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Southland Center, located...
Kifowit-Sponsored Measure Protecting the Parental Rights of Blind Parents Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is working to protect the parental rights of individuals who are blind, by passing legislation addressing the high rates of parental custody challenges involving sight-impaired individuals. “The best place...
Hoffman Passes Insurance Cost Controls, Protections for People with Preexisting Conditions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Washington politicians push for reckless changes to federal law which would strip insurance from people with preexisting conditions and increase premiums, state Rep. Hoffman, D-Swansea, is fighting to stop massive premium increases and guarantee...
Andrade Visits Carl Von Linne Students At Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, visited with students from Carl Von Linne School that were participating in Tech 2017, an event that allows students to showcase their innovative use of technology in the classroom. “We need to make sure that...
Walsh Recognizes Joliet Central’s Honored Students
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, recently recognized Joliet Central High School seniors Benjamin Hallihan and Vanessa Flores, who were chosen as this school year’s “Mr. and Ms. J” for their achievements in academics and community service. “I would...
Mah: Letter to the Editor
Donald Trump and his extreme allies continue pushing reckless changes to federal health care law. Their radical agenda would deny care to people simply because they got sick and make us all pay more to pad the profits of big insurance companies. I’m fed up with...
Kifowit Highlights New Wallet ID Card for Disabled Residents at Aurora Kiwanis Luncheon
AURORA, Ill. – Discussing her efforts to help keep special-needs residents safe, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, was recently the guest speaker at the Aurora Kiwanis weekly luncheon, where she highlighted her efforts to create a new Person with a Disability...
Mussman Opposes Cuts to Meals on Wheels, Stands with Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is standing with seniors and senior advocates like AARP to oppose Washington politicians’ dangerous cuts to senior Meals on Wheels, which would affect the more than 115,000 elderly residents who depend on...
Harper and Comptroller Mendoza Remind Residents to Check for Uncashed Checks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting a program to reunite local taxpayers and small businesses with uncashed checks issued by the State of Illinois through Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza’s Check for Cash program. “Hard working...
Manley Listens to Concerns from Local Residents
JOLIET, Ill. – As part of her ongoing efforts to listen to the concerns of her district, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, visited with local residents at a recent “Coffee and Conversation” that she hosts throughout the district. At her stop, Manley had the...
Welch Passes Reforms to Increase Competition, Bring Down Workers’ Compensation Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local employers would receive relief from high workers’ compensation costs under legislation passed by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, establishing a non-profit workers’ compensation insurer as an alternative for Illinois businesses...
Manley Joins Community in Fighting Sexual Violence against Women
JOLIET, Ill. - State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined Guardian Angel Community Services Sexual Assault Service Center for their annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, as the organization culminated their efforts to raise awareness about sexual violence throughout...