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![Canty Invites Community Members to ‘Chat with Canty’ Events](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Hanson.jpg)
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 Invites Community Members to ‘Chat with Canty’ Events](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
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 Bill Expanding Access to All-Day Kindergarten Signed into Law](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gill.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stuart.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/LaPointe.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Cassidy.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Harper.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Lilly.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Kelly.jpg)
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 Law Aims to Create Better School Environment for Students Experiencing Homelessness](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stuart.jpg)
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](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ammons.jpg)
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.