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Lilly Passes Measure that Automatically Seals Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the “Clean Slate Act,” an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Ryan 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. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, is fighting for, would crack down on last-minute mandatory fees and bait-and-switch tactics that jack up prices without warning.
Stuart Reduces Government Bureaucracy, Prioritizes Efficiency and Smart Spending on Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, backed a new state budget Saturday that reduces the size of government bureaucracy and further invests in classrooms across the state.
Benton Passes Compassionate, Responsible Budget, Forward-Looking Reforms as Spring Session Ends
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, passed a compassionate and responsible budget that braces Illinois against the chaos and uncertainty caused by Washington, with targeted cuts and efficiencies that maintain core government programs and initiatives without burdening working families.
Canty to Hold Shred Day to Help Local Community Dispose of Unwanted Paper, Old Electronics, Prescriptions Drugs
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, will be holding a shred day to help residents of the 54th district safely dispose of unwanted documents, recycle old electronics and get rid of unneeded prescription drugs.
Delgado Prioritizes Government Efficiency, Reduces Bureaucracy Under Budget Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, backed the latest state budget plan, focusing on increasing government efficiency and ensuring adequate resources for critical state services.
Hanson Concludes Spring Session with Balanced Budget, Responsible Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, passed a compassionate and responsible budget that braces Illinois against the chaos and uncertainty in Washington, by making smart cuts to the cost of government and bureaucracy in order to invest the state’s limited resources in critical services for families and seniors.
Stuart Advocates for Granite City U.S. Steel Workers Amid Possible Nippon Deal
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is advocating for Granite City and its U.S. Steel production plant to be included in a potential $14 billion investment in U.S. Steel by Japan-based Nippon Steel.
Scherer-Backed Bill Empowers Springfield Residents to Elect Township Leaders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is empowering Springfield residents to choose Capital Township leaders through a measure that makes simple yet critical changes to an out- of-date section of state law that disenfranchises area residents in a unique manner.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Helps Pass First-of-its-Kind Safe Gun Storage Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is fighting to keep guns out of the wrong hands, protect children from accidental shootings and track lost and stolen firearms by passing a new ‘safe storage’ bill through the House and Senate.
Delgado Statement on Public Transit Reform
CHICAGO, Ill. – For too long, our region’s transit system has been governed by outdated structures that don’t reflect how people live, work, and travel today. Transit should be seamless, safe, and worthy of our world-class city and region. That’s why, after years of leading efforts for a better way forward—and more than a year of working with colleagues, advocates, and communities—I proudly supported the creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Ends Session with Responsible Budget, Reforms to Property Tax System, Criminal Justice, Senior Drivers’ Licensing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, finished the Spring 2025 legislative session with progress passing a fiscally responsible budget, advancing new reforms on property taxes, securing equitable criminal justice and easing of unnecessary restrictions on seniors’ freedom to drive.
Jones Passed Balanced Budget, Measures Cracking Down on Human Trafficking and Expanding Heart Health Coverage During Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, passed several critical measures and a balanced state budget as he concluded a productive spring legislative session.
Scherer-Backed Balanced Budget Preserves Normalcy Amidst Trump Induced Uncertainty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Through her support for a fiscally responsible, balanced budget, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is ensuring that working families in Central Illinois continue to receive the services and other critical resources they need.
Davis Backs Responsible and Compassionate Budget Plan, Highlights Support for Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, is making sure that the healthcare, education, public safety and infrastructure that our working families depend on everyday continue to be funded amidst Donald Trump’s attacks on working families.
Gabel Passes Measure to Give Terminally Ill Adults Compassionate Options to End their Suffering
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, passed a measure out of the House that would allow terminally ill adults with decision-making capacity to request and receive prescription medication that could be self-administered to hasten their foreseeable deaths.
Rep. Mason Leads Passage of Measure Promoting Equitable, Data-Driven Childcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In her role as a leader in childcare progress in Illinois, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, guided the passage of a new measure through the House of Representatives to guarantee data-driven, equitable childcare.
Mah Concludes Spring Session with Fiscally Responsible Budget Focused on Cutting Costs for Working People
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, concluded a productive legislative session by helping pass a fiscally responsible budget that helps cut costs on vital goods and everyday essentials for working people.