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Canty Invites Community Members to ‘Chat with Canty’ Events
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them while also supporting local businesses at her “Chat with Canty.”
This Monday – Ford, Advocates to Recognize Formerly Incarcerated Independence Day Outside Cook County Jail
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join community advocates Monday, July 3 at 11 a.m. outside the Cook County Jail to recognize Formerly Incarcerated Independence Day and to highlight the challenges and need to provide opportunities for those reentering society.
Scherer-Backed Bill Expanding Access to All-Day Kindergarten Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More families will have the option of sending their children to a full-day kindergarten program under a measure supported by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Hanson Backs Responsible Budget that Invests in Education, Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to responsibly prioritize resources on the issues families are concerned about, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, backed a compassionate and responsible budget that fully funds support for classrooms, local police departments and lifesaving health care residents depend on.
Canty to Host Summer Park Hunt Activity
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — To highlight local parks and encourage community members to enjoy the outdoors, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty is hosting a Summer Park Hunt activity from now until Aug. 15.
Scherer-Backed Legislation Expands Access to Health Care, Increases Support for Providers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to expand and enhance the quality of health care with a new law modernizing reimbursement rates for local providers.
Gill and Cunningham to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, July 8 in Worth
WORTH, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are inviting residents for a conversation on community and state issues on Saturday, July 8 at 9 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts located at 6707 W. 111th St. in Worth.
Mayfield Bill Banning Housing Discrimination Based on Dog Breed Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, protecting homeowners from discrimination at the hands of insurers on the basis of the breed of a pet dog, has become law after being signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Route 59 Multi Use Paths Project Gets State Funding
WARRENVILLE, IL, June 21, 2023 – The City’s Route 59 Multi-Use Paths Project got a $200,000 boost from the State after Representative Janet Yang Rohr requested funds for the project in the 2024 budget, which Gov. Pritzker signed June 7. Residents will enjoy safe, ADA-accessible paths to businesses and existing bikeways and trails along Route 59 from Batavia Road to Continental Drive and Meadow Avenue when work is complete.
Stuart Law Aims to Create Better School Environment for Students Experiencing Homelessness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Educators will be better prepared to meet the needs of students experiencing homelessness under a new law passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.
LaPointe Invites Residents to Participate in Town Hall, Highlights Work this Session to Uplift Families
CHICAGO – With the conclusion of the legislative session in Springfield, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting new policies to build up mental health support for kids and adults, invest in classrooms from early childhood through higher education, and enhance public safety.
Hoffman and Belt Respond to IDOR Report showing Major Impact of Disabled Vets’ Homestead Exemption in St. Clair County
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, are highlighting a new report from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) issued Monday that shows St. Clair County as the most-impacted county by the Disabled Veterans’ Homestead Exemption.
Rep. Cassidy to Attend White House Panel on Reproductive Rights
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, will attend the White House’s State Legislative Convening on Reproductive Rights online tomorrow where she will join with legislators from (states) as a panelist discussing protections for patients and providers, focusing on the work Illinois has done such as the Patient and Provider Protection Act.
Harper Advances Bills Prioritizing Food Access, Critical Services for Underserved Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is taking steps to combat food insecurity, eliminate food deserts, and expand access to critical services in historically disinvested communities with a series of bills now awaiting final approval by the governor.
State Rep. Lilly Named Assistant Majority Leader in House Democratic Caucus
CHICAGO – Reflecting her years of dedicated service and leadership on issues facing families – including health and human services – state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, has been named an assistant majority leader in the House Democratic Caucus.
Kelly Invites Community Members to Shred Event
CHICAGO – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is helping residents to protect their identities by shredding unneeded documents containing sensitive information at a community shred event to be held Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at St. Edward Church, 4350 W. Sunnyside in Chicago.
Stuart Makes AIM HIGH Education Grants Permanent
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A highly successful state pilot providing higher education grants to Illinois students is now permanent, thanks to the efforts of state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.
Ammons’ Bills Focused on Human Rights, Environmental Justice, Immigrant Protections now Law
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is reforming Illinois’ criminal justice system, advocating for the trans community, advancing environmental justice, and defending immigrants with a series of new laws.