Latest Updates:
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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:
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.
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
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
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:
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
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 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.
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.