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Ness-Backed Measure Prioritizing Child Safety at Day Care Centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is advocating for the increased safety of children at day care centers by backing a measure that requires day care centers to conduct regular criminal background checks of their employees and volunteers.
Ford Voices Strong Opposition to Republican Attacks on Healthcare, Expresses Concern on Impact to Vulnerable Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is backing an Illinois House Resolution opposing Washington Republicans and President Donald Trump for their recent vote to strip healthcare coverage from 14 million Americans.
Ryan Leads Measure to Ensure Illinois Veterinarians Can Prescribe Vital Medications
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A new measure led by state Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, which will ensure that Illinois veterinarians are free to prescribe pain relief and anti-epilepsy medications to animals across the state, just passed the legislature. “I’m committed to...
DeLuca Passes Resolution Encouraging Placement of Solar Panels on Warehouse Roofs, Not Prime Farmland
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned that new solar farms are taking over prime agricultural land, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, passed a House Resolution Tuesday urging warehouse owners to install rooftop solar panels on their properties and to take...
Gill Effort Expanding Access to Alzheimer’s Treatment Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, now heading to the governor for final approval would require health insurance providers to cover medication that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias.
Jiménez Passes the Community Land Trust Home Ownership Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A dedicated advocate for affordable home ownership, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, released the following statement regarding her passage of Senate Bill 1261 out of the House on Wednesday. The legislation would support community land trusts in their efforts to combat rising housing costs:
Syed Fights for ‘Junk Fee Ban Act’ to Protect Consumers from Hidden Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The ‘Junk Fee Ban Act,’ a consumer protection measure state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, is fighting for, would crack down on last-minute mandatory fees and bait-and-switch tactics that jack up prices without warning.
Chung Passes Measure Elevating Standard of Teaching
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is elevating standards of teaching in counties across the state by empowering the State Superintendent of Education to designate a regional office of education as a learning partner for a county.
Mason Passes Measure Increasing Safety for Children at Day Care Centers
State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is increasing the safety for children at day care centers by sponsoring a measure that requires day care centers to conduct criminal background checks of their employees and volunteers every five years.
Chung Passes Measure Elevating Standard of Teaching
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is elevating standards of teaching in counties across the state by empowering the State Superintendent of Education to designate a regional office of education as a learning partner for a county. “All of our...
Crawford Helps Expand Awareness of Advisory for Missing Persons with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, is working with fellow House colleagues, the Illinois State Police and Department of Human Services (DHS) to expand awareness of the state’s Endangered Missing Person Advisory to people with disabilities, and...
Canty Fights for ‘Junk Fee Ban Act’ to Protect Consumers from Hidden Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The ‘Junk Fee Ban Act,’ a consumer protection measure state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is fighting for, will crack down on last-minute mandatory fees and bait-and-switch tactics that jack up prices without warning. “At a time in...
Briel Bill Prohibits Deceptive Sales Targeting Survivors of Assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to supporting survivors of sexual violence by filling gaps in our state’s criminal law, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, passed a measure out of the House and Senate chambers prohibiting non-medical professionals from selling,...
Syed Combats Social Worker Shortage by Backing Financial Support for Hiring Nonprofits
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Nonprofit Clinical Supervision Grant Program backed by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, would combat Illinois’ shortage of social workers by providing financial support for nonprofits hiring licensed clinical social workers. “Our limited...
Mason Passes Bicameral Bill Promoting Adolescent Health and Wellness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to promote the health and wellness of young children, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, successfully passed a bicameral measure to create a commission to expand youth participation in sports throughout the state, while ultimately uplifting...
Vella Backs Plan to Stop Unlawful Squatters, Strengthen Property Owner Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Law enforcement will be more empowered to remove squatters who are criminally trespassing on private property under a plan backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, that aims to change current practices that have led to lengthy eviction...
Hirschauer Leads Early Childhood Bill, Secures Bicameral Support
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Former early childhood educator state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, has successfully passed a bicameral measure that aims to ease communication between the newly formed Department of Early Childhood and the Illinois State Board of Education...
Hirschauer Presenta un Proyecto de Infancia Tempera en la Cámara de Representantes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – La ex educadora de infancia temprana, la rep. Estatal Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, ha aprobado con éxito una medida bicameral para facilitar la comunicación entre el recién formado Departamento de Infancia Temprana y la Junta Estatal de Educación...