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Lilly Urges Need for Budget Compromise as New Legislative Session Begins
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, issued the following statement on Wednesday following the inauguration ceremony for the 100th General Assembly: “For far too long Illinois has gone without a state budget which has negatively impacted all Illinois...
Hoffman Begins New Term Focused on Supporting Small Businesses and Working Families by Ending Budget Impasse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As he begins a new term in office, state Rep. Jay Hoffman outlined his legislative priorities by emphasizing the need for legislators from both parties to work together to find solutions to the problems facing the state of Illinois, especially the...
Hernandez Releases Statement as New Legislative Session Begins
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, took her oath of office on Wednesday in Springfield to begin the House of Representatives’ new legislative session, she released the following statement: “I am humbled and grateful that the people...
Harper Sworn-In to the 100th General Assembly
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after she was sworn in for the 100th General Assembly on Wednesday: “I am excited to have the opportunity to continue serving the people of the 6th District in the Illinois General Assembly....
Welch Begins New Term, Seeks to Pass Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Chris Welch, D-Hillside, issued the following statement after being sworn in for his third term as state Representative of the 7th District on Wednesday: “It is truly an honor to continue to represent the residents of the 7th district in...
Walsh Begins New Term, Focused on Preserving Essential Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after being sworn into the 100th General Assembly on Wednesday: “Today marks a new opportunity to address the challenges facing Illinois. Over the past two years, the most...
State Rep. Stuart Sworn In, Ready to Serve
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First-term state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, took the oath of office on Wednesday, citing job creation, school funding and fiscal responsibility as issues that are on the top of her legislative agenda. “The families in my district do not...
Mah Sworn in as First Asian-American State Representative
CHICAGO, Ill. – This week, Illinois’ first Asian-American state legislator was sworn into office when state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, took the oath in Springfield at the Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration Ceremony. “Being the first Asian-American to...
Kifowit Sworn Into New Term, Focused on Passing a Balanced and Responsible Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement after pledging to continue to serve her community as state representative during Wednesday’s inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly: “I remain focused on working...
Jones Sworn Into New Term, Focused on the Struggles of Low-Income Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Dolton, took the oath of office Wednesday to begin a new term as state representative with a focus on expanding local access to healthcare and education and investing more in communities suffering from the effects of...
Ford Sworn In to Office, Focuses on Solving Budget Issues
SPRINGFIELD, IL – After taking the oath of office as state Representative of the Eighth District of Illinois for his sixth time on Wednesday, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, issued the following statement: “It is frustrating that we have been through the...
Evans: New Term in Springfield Crucial for Chicago and South Suburbs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After taking the oath of office to continue his service for the Southside of Chicago and the nearby suburbs in the General Assembly, state Rep. Marcus Evans Jr., D-Chicago, stated the next two years in Springfield will be crucial to the health,...
DeLuca Takes Oath of Office, Urges Compromise on Budget and Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued the following statement after being sworn in to serve as state Representative of the 80th district: “I’m honored to once again have the opportunity to serve the residents of the 80th district. We...
Crespo to Continue to Push for Fiscal Responsibility in New Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in to a new term in the Illinois House of Representatives: “As Illinois faces serious challenges, I am honored by the opportunity to represent our...
Andrade Begins Second Term: Aims To Resolve Budget Crisis, Find Progressive Solutions
SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, was sworn in for his second term in office, with his focus firmly set on passing a full budget with progressive revenue streams that ensure Chicago Public schools receive full funding and working...
Moeller Begins New Term Focused on Ending Budget Impasse
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, was sworn into office on Wednesday to begin serving her second full term as the legislator for the 43rd Illinois House District in the 100th General Assembly and released the following statement: “It is an honor to...
Walsh Begins New Term, Focused on Preserving Essential Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, issued the following statement after being sworn into the 100th General Assembly on Wednesday: “Today marks a new opportunity to address the challenges facing Illinois. Over the past two years, the most...
State Rep. Stuart Sworn In, Ready to Serve
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – First-term state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, took the oath of office on Wednesday, citing job creation, school funding and fiscal responsibility as issues that are on the top of her legislative agenda. “The families in my district do not...