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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...
Stava-Murray Holding In-Person Town Hall April 16
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray will listen to constituents’ priorities and discuss her efforts to create a brighter future for Illinois at an in-person town hall Wednesday, April 16 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Naperville Public Library, 2035 S....
Manley Advances Effort to Create Additional Pathways for Accountant Licenses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill making it easier for certified public accountants (CPAs) to work in Illinois has passed unanimously out of the Financial Institutions & amp; Licenses committee, thanks to state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, working to add two additional...
Hirschauer Advances Bill Recognizing Missing Soldiers, Support for Veteran Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Aiming to pay tribute to past servicemen and women who never returned home, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is working to create a new observance honoring missing soldiers, prisoners of war and veteran families experiencing grief. “This...
Saturday: LaPointe and Martwick Host Environmental Fest, Highlighting Local Initiatives
CHICAGO – Celebrating the kick-off of April’s Earth Month, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) will host “EnviroFest” in collaboration with state Sen. Rob Martwick (D-Chicago) and her office’s Environmental Advisory Council. The environmental fair highlights...
Delgado Advances Bill Offering Relief from High Student Loan Interest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is empowering student loan borrowers to reduce interest payments by consolidating loans. Delgado's legislation passed out of House committees last week, heading to the House Floor for debate. “Student...
Lisa Hernandez Calls for Humanitarian Release of Local ICE Detainee to Donate a Kidney to his Sick Brother
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement calling on federal immigration enforcement officials to release Jose Gregorio Gonzalez on humanitarian parole to donate his kidney and save his brother Alfredo's life: ...
Press Conference Monday: Ford, Higher Education Leaders Sound Alarm on Threats to Federal Funding for Colleges and Universities
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join representatives from state universities and higher education organizations Monday to oppose potential federal cuts and reaffirm the state’s commitment to creating diverse opportunities across higher...
Hirschauer Pushes Expanded Emergency Preparedness for Teachers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is continuing her efforts to make classrooms safer, advancing a new bill to ensure more teachers are prepared to prioritize student safety in an emergency situation. “My work in Springfield is rooted in the...
Avelar Advances Bill Protecting Children from Improper Eviction Cases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to protect young people from the abusive practice of landlords dragging children into eviction cases. Avelar advanced legislation stopping landlords from suing children along with their...
Rep. Rashid Bills to Protect Consumers from Cancer-Causing Forever Chemicals, Expand Education Opportunities, Modernize Government Pass Illinois House
Berwyn, IL – The Illinois House this week passed eight bills introduced by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would ban cancer-causing chemicals from consumer products, protect drinking water, enrich education opportunities, and modernize our state’s technology.
Bill Banning Cancer-Causing Forever Chemicals from Consumer Products Passes Illinois House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Today, the Illinois House passed a bill from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would regulate PFAS, long-lasting manufactured chemicals, which have been linked to harmful health effects in humans, including cancers.
Hirschauer Advances Language Access Bill for Renters Through Housing Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Taking steps to eliminate language barriers in housing and rental agreements for non-English speakers, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, advanced ameasure aimed at expanding online resources by requiring housing authorities to provide sample...
Hoffman Seeks Public Interest Protections with Utility Workforce Changes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Public utilities seeking significant labor force reductions would need to justify their decision and ensure public services are not adversely impacted under a measure being advanced by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “Large workforce shifts can...