Latest Updates:
Ortíz-Backed Budget Plan Slashes Waste, Funds Public Safety and Senior Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, passed a balanced budget plan on Saturday that cuts unnecessary government spending, supports law enforcement and senior services while preparing for future chaos from Washington.
Crawford Completes First Session, Passes Budget Prioritizing Fully Funded Public Education, Senior Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, backed the first balanced budget of his first session as state representative, protecting public education and opportunity from Washington chaos.
Gordon-Booth Backs Responsible and Compassionate Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, voted for a responsible and compassionate budget Saturday that further invests in schools, strengthens healthcare access and better prepares the state to tackle challenges caused by instability in Washington.
Mason Backs Fiscally Responsible Budget that Supports Education and Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Compassion, responsibility and efficiency were the main focuses of the balanced budget that state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, supported during the most recent legislative session.
Mayfield Supports Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Harper Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, ILL- This week, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Morris Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Yolanda Morris, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
DuBuclet Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –This week, state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals.
Jones Backs Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses, Giving Clean Slate for Qualifying Individuals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, backed the Clean Slate Act on Friday, creating an automatic sealing process for certain qualifying, formerly-incarcerated individuals.
Gordon-Booth Passes Clean Slate Act, Would Automatically Seal Records for Certain Offenses, Helping to Remove Barriers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To help give individuals with previous convictions a fresh start, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, led passage of the “Clean Slate Act” Friday. The proposal updates an existing petition process for court record sealing by making it automatic, helping to remove a barrier for jobs, housing and other opportunities.
Chung Creates Task Force to Address Rising Cost of Living Crisis
State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is leading the fight to drive down prices by creating the Saving Working Families and Easing the Cost-of-Living Task Force which is tasked with studying and implementing cost-saving policies to help working families.
DeLuca Cold Spa Safety Bill Heads to the Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure from state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, to define safety regulations for cold spas – including operating temperatures, visible safety disclaimers, young child prohibitions and staff training – has passed the General Assembly and will head to the governor for final approval.
Grasse Condemns Trump’s $880 Billion in Medicaid Cuts, Life-Saving Services
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, condemned the Trump Administration’s proposed $1 trillion in Medicaid and other health services cuts — estimated to affect over 8.6 million Americans — by leading a formal House resolution Thursday calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the proposal.
Syed Condemns Federal Cuts to Medicaid and Healthcare Credits for Low-Income Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Inverness, condemned the proposed sweeping cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare assistance measures to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy with her support of a formal resolution opposing these cuts and calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the measure.
Rep. Rick Ryan Backs Task Force to Ease Economic Burdens on Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rick Ryan, D-Evergreen Park, continued his efforts to cut the cost-of-living and fight for working families with his support of a measure establishing the Saving Working Families and Easing the Cost-of-Living Task Force.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Condemns Federal Cuts to Medicaid to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, condemned the Trump Administration’s proposed sweeping cuts to Medicaid and other healthcare assistance measures to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy with her support of a formal resolution opposing these cuts and calling on the United States Senate to immediately table the measure.
Andrade Cracks Down on Illegal, Stolen Vehicle Dealers in Newly Passed Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, worked to strengthen protections for consumers that unwittingly buy vehicles with removed or altered vehicle identification numbers (VIN), continuing his commitment to comprehensive carjacking and vehicular crime measures.
Gill and Cunningham to Host Senior Advisory Board Meeting June 23
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are inviting area residents to come share their thoughts and concerns at an upcoming Senior Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 23 at 10 a.m. at the Apollo Recreation Center in Alsip.