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Ammons Advances Educational, Professional Opportunity for Returning Citizens
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Easing obstacles returning citizens face after being released from state facilities, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, successfully passed measures out of the House restoring educational and professional opportunities for the current and formerly...
Yang Rohr Bill Cracking Down on Cyber-Bullying Using Generative AI Technology Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, rallied support for a measure to crack down on the growing trend of bullying that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create and disseminate sexually explicit materials. The bill passed the House on...
Hernandez Bill Expanding Access to Baby Changing Stations Passes House Floor Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families with young children will have better, safer access to baby changing stations in public spaces under a new bill passed by state Rep. Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez, D-Cicero, ensuring parks, hotels, restaurants, and small entertainment venues...
Hoffman Advances Consumer Protection Measure, Targets Deceptive Home Warranty Schemes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A proposal recently advanced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, would stop companies from sending misleading mail encouraging homeowners to extend an “expiring” home warranty when the homeowner actually has no warranty or business relationship...
Hoffman Advances ‘Road Safety and Fairness Act’ with Secretary of State
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An initiative from state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias to modernize road test requirements and raise the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from age 79 to age 87 passed the...
Avelar Bill Reaffirming Medication Abortion Access in Illinois Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Committed to maintaining women’s reproductive healthcare rights, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed a measure out of the House chamber on Monday safeguarding access to medication abortion in the state of Illinois. “With federal...
Walsh Advances ‘Road Safety and Fairness Act’
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., (D-Elwood), advanced a plan to modernize road test requirements through the House chamber Wednesday afternoon, raising the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from age 79 to age 87....
Crawford Bill Expanding Advocate Information for Families of Students with Disabilities Passes House Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Crawford, D-Chicago, passed legislation out of the House Floor on Monday, to expand requirements for school districts to notify families of students with disabilities of advocates experienced in Individualized Education Programs...
Saturday: Grasse To Host Senior and Veteran Resource Fair
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Raising awareness of state resources and aid available for older Illinoisans and retired service members, State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights,will join local organizations and policymakers to host a Senior & Veteran...
LaPointe to Visit Chicago Schools, Meet with Local Students, Faculty, and Stakeholders
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), a strong advocate for increased resources for local schools and improved classrooms for future generations, visited several far Northwestside students and faculty members to learn more about how to propel local...
Modest-Income Seniors’ Home Energy Assistance Protected from Inflation Pressures Under New Hernandez Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working to secure vital home energy assistance for seniors on fixed incomes, advancing legislation to expand access to a utility bill assistance program. "When temperatures plummet and...
Yang Rohr Bills Seek to Create Opportunity for Learners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to help Illinois students succeed by advancing new legislation creating additional paths for students seeking to expand the scope of their education, and empowering advanced middle...
Thursday: Avelar Hosts Local Office Hours
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will host a series of ‘mobile office hours’ through the end of year at three locations around her community, kicking off at the Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook this Thursday from Noon to 2 p.m....
Ford Joins Students and Higher Education Leaders, Calls on Washington to Responsibly Support College Funding
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, joined students, educators and university officials Monday to encourage leaders in Washington to stand up for higher education and avoid devastating cuts that will erode opportunities for learners. “Federal support...
Briel, Safe Journeys Host Safety Planning Event
OTTAWA, Ill. – Encouraging men and women of any age to establish an emergency plan and support system, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is collaborating with Safe Journeys, a local non-profit that specializes in sexual assault and domestic violence support,...
Rep. Chung to Participate in ‘Safety of Seniors’ Event, Focusing on Health and Safety
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is encouraging seniors to stay healthy and active and is helping them learn how to avoid falling victim to a scam or crime at the upcoming Safety of Seniors event. The free event will be held at the Alpha...
Yang Rohr Bills Seek to Create Opportunity for Learners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to help Illinois students succeed by advancing new legislation creating additional paths for students seeking to expand the scope of their education, and empowering advanced middle schoolers to...
Andrade Pushes for Greater Road Safety Measures, Advancing Three Bills to the House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, advanced three key pieces of legislation out of House committees to improve roadway safety, crack down on high-speed motor vehicles and protect highway construction workers. Andrade's bills now move to the...