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Jiménez Invites Residents to Summer Bash Event This Week
CHICAGO — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is inviting residents to enjoy summer fun at a community summer bash next week.
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Jiménez Calls for Support for Asylum Seekers with Resolution
CHICAGO — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is leading an effort to provide a path for migrant communities to receive work authorization by adopting a resolution calling on the federal government to take action to resolve the backlog of asylum cases and employment authorization.
![Scherer-Backed Legislation Ensures Renters Have More Payment Options](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
Scherer-Backed Legislation Ensures Renters Have More Payment Options
DECATUR, Ill. – Tenants will have more options when making rental payments under a new law passed by state Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, prohibiting landlords from requiring electronic payment methods.
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Hoffman Applauds Expanded Illinois State Police Role in Metro East
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is praising increased efforts in recent months from the Illinois State Police (ISP) to dedicate additional resources and troopers to the Metro East.
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Canty to Host Self-Defense Training Seminar
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. —State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, in partnership with the Arlington Heights Police Department, will host a Self-Defense Training Seminar on Aug. 22 from 6-9 p.m. at the Village of Arlington Heights Police Department located at 200 E Sigwalt Street in Arlington Heights.
![Thursday Virtual Press Conference: ILBC to Discuss IL Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T Act](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ammons.jpg)
Thursday Virtual Press Conference: ILBC to Discuss IL Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T Act
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus will be holding a press conference on Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m. on Zoom where they will discuss the importance of Tuesday’s constitutionality ruling for the Pre-Trial Fairness Act provision of the SAFE-T Act.
![Manley Continues Efforts to Support Parents, Encourages Residents to Participate in Diaper Depot Drive](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
Manley Continues Efforts to Support Parents, Encourages Residents to Participate in Diaper Depot Drive
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure parents have the resources they need, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is partnering with Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and state Rep. Dee Avelar to host a Diaper Depot Drive, which collects a variety of items for babies that will be distributed for free to parents in need by the United Way of Will County.
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Manley Works to Protect Residents from Identity Theft, Hosts Community Shred Day
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to provide useful services to her constituents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will be hosting a free Community Shred Day on Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at The Ovation Center, located at 349 S. Weber Rd. in Romeoville.
![Gill and Cunningham Plan Aug. 4 Alsip Shred Event at Apollo Recreation Center](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gill.jpg)
Gill and Cunningham Plan Aug. 4 Alsip Shred Event at Apollo Recreation Center
ALSIP, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are encouraging residents to bring old paperwork and documents to a free drive-thru shred event scheduled for Friday, Aug. 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Apollo Recreation Center in Alsip.
![Slaughter Applauds Illinois Supreme Court Decision Upholding the Pretrial Fairness Act](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Slaughter.jpg)
Slaughter Applauds Illinois Supreme Court Decision Upholding the Pretrial Fairness Act
CHICAGO – House Judiciary Criminal Committee Chairman Justin Slaughter issued the following statement after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the smart bail reforms Slaughter championed in the Pretrial Fairness Act:
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Manley: Supreme Court’s Bail Reform Ruling Puts Smart Policy Ahead of Political Misinformation
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, released the following statement Tuesday regarding the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling upholding bail reform provisions in the SAFE-T Act.
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Rep. Barbara Hernandez Holds Menstrual Hygiene Product Distribution Event
AURORA, Ill. – Last Saturday, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, teamed up with the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the Period Collective for a menstrual hygiene product distribution event.
![ILBC Responds to Constitutional Ruling on SAFE-T Act](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Collins.jpg)
ILBC Responds to Constitutional Ruling on SAFE-T Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) issued the following statement following the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the constitutionality of the Pre-trial Fairness Act provision in the SAFE-T Act.
![Gordon-Booth Responds to SAFE-T Act Court Decision](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gordon-Booth.jpg)
Gordon-Booth Responds to SAFE-T Act Court Decision
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Tuesday after the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on pretrial release portions of the SAFE-T Act upheld the end of cash bail:
![Thursday Virtual Press Conference: ILBC to Discuss IL Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T Act](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ammons.jpg)
Ammons Statement Lauds IL Supreme Court Decision Upholding SAFE-T Act
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, responded to Tuesday’s ruling from the Illinois Supreme Court maintaining the constitutionality of the Pre-Trial Fairness Act provision of the SAFE-T Act.
![Yang Rohr Secures Funding for Bolingbrook Playground Improvements](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
Yang Rohr Secures Funding for Bolingbrook Playground Improvements
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, secured $142,000 for the Bolingbrook Park District to assist with the replacement of Champions Park and Lilac Park playgrounds.
![Yang Rohr Secures Funding for Bolingbrook Playground Improvements](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
Yang Rohr and Metropolitan Asian Family Services Announce Funding for Seniors and Families
NAPERVILLE, Ill. –Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) received a $50,000 grant secured by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, to help support the Public Benefits Program for Seniors.
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Jiménez Responds to Constitutionality Ruling for SAFE-T Act
CHICAGO — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court upholding the SAFE-T Act, specifically the Pre-Trial Fairness Act provision.