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Stuart’s Higher Education Direct Admissions Bill Becomes  Law

Stuart’s Higher Education Direct Admissions Bill Becomes Law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is making higher education more accessible for high school and community college students after the Stuart-sponsored Illinois public university direct admissions bill was signed into law today by Governor JB Pritzker.

Scherer Welcomes New Intern to Springfield

Scherer Welcomes New Intern to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently welcomed her new intern and Maroa-native Kooper Mann, to Springfield to tour the Capitol and meet with legislative leaders including House Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch.

Briel Invites Residents to Series of Town Halls

Briel Invites Residents to Series of Town Halls

OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging residents from Northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will host a series of local town halls later this summer in Dekalb, Utica and Oglesby communities.

Chung Tours Movie Set Filming at Flyover Film Studios in  Rantoul, Illinois

Chung Tours Movie Set Filming at Flyover Film Studios in Rantoul, Illinois

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, toured Flyover Film Studios with Experience Champaign-Urbana and Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady, giving them an exclusive look at the film studio and the movie currently being filmed at the studio thanks in part to film credits backed by Chung in the state budget.

LaPointe, Martwick to Host End-of-Session Legislative Town Hall

LaPointe, Martwick to Host End-of-Session Legislative Town Hall

CHICAGO, Ill.– Highlighting key measures passed during the spring legislative session and unfinished business, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will host an end-of-session legislative town hall in collaboration with state Sen. Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, on Tuesday, June 24th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Irish American Heritage Center (4626 N Knox Avenue) in Chicago.

Lilly Passes Compassionate Budget, Key  Measures

Lilly Passes Compassionate Budget, Key Measures

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, passed various pieces of legislation and a balanced state budget that prioritized the welfare of all Illinois residents as she wrapped up an efficient legislative session.