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Delgado Highlights Housing & Child Care Affordability in Governor’s Budget Address
State Rep. Eva Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, issues the following statement regarding the Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address and focuses on child care and housing affordability for Illinoisans:
Andrade Highlights Lowering Costs, Having a Responsible Budget Amid the Governor’s Budget Address
State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr. issued the following statement responding to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budget address this Wednesday and highlighted lowering costs and having a responsible fiscal budget this session:
West Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal
State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, released the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address delivered today:
Ortiz to Focus on Bringing Resources, Investment Back to Community in Upcoming State Budget Negotiations
Underscoring his commitment to secure state dollars to support Southwest Side families, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Governor’s annual Budget Address:
Lisa Hernandez Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Urges State to Protect Illinoisans in Face of Trump Administration
State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, responded to the Governor’s Budget Address Wednesday, releasing the following statement encouraging colleagues to protect essential services in face of federal funding cuts:
Crawford Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Reinforcing Commitment to Fair School Funding and Affordable Living
State Representative Michael Crawford, D- Chicago, released the following statement in response to the Governor’s budget address:
Briel Lays Out Budget Priorities in Response to Pritzker Proposal
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, released the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address delivered today:
Meyers-Martin Remembers Rev. Jesse Jackson
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, issued the following statement Tuesday following the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson:
Lilly Mourns Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Honors His Enduring Legacy of Justice and Equality
OAK PARK, Ill. — State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, released the following statement following the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson on Tuesday:
Cochran Bill Would Update State Law to Remove Outdated Terms for People with Disabilities
DES PLAINES, Ill. — State Rep. Justin Cochran, D-Des Plaines, has filed a bill that would update the terminology in existing laws that is used to describe persons with disabilities, replacing outdated terms that are no longer in use and bringing Illinois’ language closer to that which is used in the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Hirschauer Bill Aims to Establish POW/MIA Recognition Day
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, is working to honor service members who never returned home with new legislation creating a commemorative day for Prisoners of War (POW) and those declared as Missing in Action (MIA) during their service to the United States.
Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus Lays Out 2026 State Budget Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In advance of Gov. JB Pritzker’s 2026 Budget Address, the Illinois House Democratic Women’s Caucus released this statement outlining their budget priorities for promoting equity and opportunity despite attacks from the federal government:
Manley, Avelar, Cappel Meet with Area Fire Chiefs
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In preparation of the upcoming legislative session, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, along with state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, met with the fire chiefs and deputy chiefs from Plainfield, Bolingbrook and Joliet.
Ryan Secures Funding for Special Bus Lane in Evergreen Park
CHICAGO — State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, has secured funding for the construction of a “queue jump” bus lane in Evergreen Park on 95th St. and Western Ave. that will allow buses a seven-second start at stoplights ahead of other lanes.
Briel to Host ‘Council of Wise Elders’ on Feb. 23, Highlighting Senior Volunteer Program
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is collaborating with Tri-County Opportunities to host a Council of Wise Elders meeting on Monday, Feb. 23 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. to highlight the Foster Grandparents Program, a volunteer service that keeps older adults connected to the community.
Grasse Signs Nationwide Letter Demanding Restoration of Federal Childcare Funding
State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, is one of over 200 lawmakers from all 50 states to sign a comprehensive letter organized by the State Innovation Exchange (SiX), the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) and the Child Care for Every Family Network urging the federal government to restore childcare funding.
Crawford Measure Aims to Secure Stable Funding for Schools, Supporting Student Success
Schools will receive the full funding necessary to support essential programs under a new measure co-sponsored by state Rep. Michael Crawford, D-Chicago, benefiting students across the state.
Briel to Hold Monthly Neurodivergent Council Meetings in Ottawa, DeKalb on Feb. 21
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, the only openly neurodivergent member in the Illinois House of Representatives, will host her monthly Neurodivergent Council on Feb. 21 for residents to collaborate and discuss policy ideas that could better reflect the needs of the neurodivergent community. The theme for February’s meeting is “Autism and Burnout.”