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Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Ford, IDPH Director, Advocates to Recognize Harm Reduction Solidarity Week, Discuss Efforts to Stop Overdoses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the overdose crisis continues to impact communities across Illinois, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join IDPH Director Sameer Vohra, the Illinois Harm Reduction and Recovery Coalition, advocates and colleagues to highlight existing efforts to help people as well as reaffirm the commitment of the General Assembly to support harm reduction measures.
Kelly Invites Area Residents to Mobile DMV Event
CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is inviting area residents to a Mobile DMV event on Monday, April 22 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Niles-Maine District Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. in Niles.
Manley Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – With April being child abuse prevention month, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to join her in taking a few minutes to learn about child abuse and take steps to recognize the signs and prevent future abuse from occurring.
Manley Highlights Student Summer Job Opportunity
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help prepare young people for their future endeavors, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local students to apply for the Secretary of State’s Summer Jobs Program.
Canty Passes Measure Strengthening Protections Against Sexual Exploitation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A measure streamlining and strengthening laws preventing sexual exploitation of minors, spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, recently passed the House with strong bipartisan support.
Guerrero-Cuellar Welcomes New Police Officers Funded by State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new group of State Police officers are on the job as a result of funding supported by state Rep. Angie Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, who prioritized more officers and more resources for law enforcement in the state budget.
Rep. Sharon Chung Advances Battery Stewardship Act Out of Committee
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to help Illinoisans engage in safe and environmentally friendly disposal practices by advancing a bill that makes it easier to dispose of and recycle batteries.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Clinic to Spread Information on Expungement Proceedings
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is holding a clinic with Kane County Circuit Clerk Theresa Barriero and other officials to teach attendees about expungment proceedings. The clinic will be held on Saturday, April 20 at the Aurora Public Library at 101 S. River Street, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rep. Hernandez Moves Property Tax Relief Bill Out of Committee
MELROSE PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is working to provide property tax relief for home buyers and expand access to housing by creating a property tax exemption for certain kinds of newly-built homes.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Named to Illinois Latino Family Commission
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently named to the Illinois Latino Family Commission to work directly with state agencies and stakeholders to improve and expand existing policies, services, programs and opportunities for Latino families.
Gordon-Booth-Backed Investment Bringing New EV Stations to Peoria Area
PEORIA, Ill. – Thanks to state support backed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, the Peoria region will soon see new electric vehicle charging stations installed around the community.
Ammons Advances Program Celebrating African American Heritage
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has successfully advanced legislation that would establish a first-of-its-kind scientific DNA processes through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Anthropology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. The Family Roots Genealogy Program pilot will provide African American descendants of previously enslaved individuals the opportunity to trace their roots back to their ancestral homelands.
LaPointe Hosts Environmental Fest, Highlighting Local Initiatives
CHICAGO – Dedicated to local conservation efforts, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe is hosting an environmental fair, “EnviroFest,” highlighting planet-friendly organizations and businesses from across the community on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Park Fieldhouse in Chicago (4822 N Long Ave).
Rep. Lilly to Aid Environmental Justice Efforts as Member of Justice40 Oversight Committee
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will further contribute to environmental justice efforts in Illinois after joining the Illinois Justice40 Oversight Committee.
Harper Advances Agenda Focused on Health and Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced several bills out of key legislative committees that promise to help usher in a cleaner, healthier and more equitable and sustainable future.
Manley Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is raising awareness of challenges that individuals and families of individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face and celebrating the many ways they overcome adversity.
Scherer Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will have better access to affordable, adequate health care under a new measure sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, aiming to reduce costs and hold insurance companies accountable.
Gordon-Booth Remembers Karen Yarbrough
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement after the announced passing Sunday of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, former member of the Illinois House: