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Hoffman, Belt and Stuart Applaud 2025 NASCAR Plans for World Wide Technology Raceway
MADISON, Ill. – NASCAR’s decision to make the Enjoy Illinois 300 a playoff race and return Xfinity Series racing to World Wide Technology (WWT) Raceway in 2025 is being applauded by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, who recognize the speedway as a strong economic generator for the region.
Hanson Highlights Grants Supporting Local Libraries
BATAVIA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is highlighting new state grants that will support local libraries with their collections, evolving technology and programming.
Gill Named to House Public Transit Working Group
CHICAGO – To help focus policy discussions regarding the future of the region’s public transportation networks, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has been appointed to a recently-announced House Public Transit Working Group by House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside.
Gabel Lauded by Illinois Environmental Council for Work Tackling Climate Change, Promoting Clean Energy
EVANSTON, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, received a 100% scorecard from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) for helping lead the fight to support the environment, tackle climate change and promote clean energy.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces ‘First Friday’ Event with Marie Wilkinson’s Food Pantry
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be joined by Marie Wilkinson’s Food Pantry at her monthly ‘First Friday’ event on Friday, September 6th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 1 E. Benton Street, Suite 101 in Aurora, to give out food boxes and accept donations of non- perishable foods.
Kifowit Connects Key Groups to Launch Support Program for Disabled Veterans
Aurora, Ill – A new initiative aimed at providing vital support to disabled veterans and adults with disabilities in the Fox Valley Area area is set to be unveiled at the upcoming Community Friday lunch event. This innovative venture, born from a collaboration between Valley Sheltered Workshop (VSW) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), represents a significant step forward in addressing the needs of some of our community’s most vulnerable members.
Wednesday: Ford to Join Round Table Panel on Overdose Awareness
CHICAGO – In advance of International Overdose Awareness Day, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D- Chicago, will join the Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition for a round table panel discussion Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Healthcare Alternative Systems Community Room, located at 4734 W. Chicago Ave. on Chicago’s West Side.
Canty Public Safety Measure Cracking Down on Unfit Emergency Medical Service Professionals Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A public safety measure to ensure unqualified or inept emergency medical service professionals don’t continue to put Illinoisans at risk backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, was signed into law earlier this month.
Hoffman-backed Plan Secures Marriage and Couple’s Counseling for First Responders
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Recognizing the unique challenges first responders and their families face, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported a recently signed law that will ensure health insurance plans for police and firefighters includes coverage for marriage and couple’s counseling.
Andrade Measure Protecting Consumers from AI-based Discrimination Becomes Law
CHICAGO – Jobseekers and families applying for loans or credit will be better protected from high-tech discrimination under a new law championed by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, prohibiting employers from using AI technology to racially profile applicants.
DISTRICT 84 TOUCH-A-TRUCK EVENT TO OFFER FREE CHILD SAFETY ID CARDS
Aurora, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) is proud to announce that this year’s Kids Expo and Touch-A-Truck event will feature an opportunity for families to obtain free Kids ID Cards, thanks to a new partnership with the Illinois Tollway. The child identification cards are a simple and proven way to keep kids safe, and will be made on-site at the event scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm, at the Phillips Park Aquatic Center in Aurora. The ID Cards are just the newest addition to what will be an exciting day filled with big rigs, emergency vehicles, a helicopter landing, and more for children of all ages to safely explore.
Hoffman Procurement Measure Encourages Buying Illinois, Buying Local
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – As part of an update to the state’s procurement laws, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D- Swansea, further strengthened rules that prioritize using Illinois businesses in state-funded projects under a recently signed law.
Manley Passes Law to Improve Security Options for Local Businesses
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, businesses will be able to protect their property more easily and affordably when installing battery-charged electrical fencing on commercial properties, such as storefronts or warehouses.
Manley Caps Off Health and Public Safety Agenda, Several Measures Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Rounding off a successful legislative session this Spring, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, has passed a catalog of new bills into law that focus on strengthening health and public safety concerns for Illinoisans statewide.
Yang Rohr Joins Task Force to Increase Female Representation in Technology
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will work to expand opportunities for women in high-tech fields as a member of the new Increasing Representation of Women in Technology Task Force.
Canty Measure to Prioritize Property Tax Relief, Government Transparency, Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, that will bring stakeholders and lawmakers together to explore new solutions to cut property taxes and promote transparency in government spending was signed into law earlier in August.
Gill Measure Expands Alzheimer’s Treatment Coverage for State Employees
CHICAGO – Qualified state employees will have greater access to new and effective Alzheimer’s Disease treatments under a recently signed law spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago.
Harper Issues Statement After Pritzker, DCEO Award Loans to Social Equity Cannabis Dispensaries
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker, alongside the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, awarded $5.5 million in Direct Forgivable Loans (DFL) to 23 licensed social equity dispensaries as part of the ongoing Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program.