Latest Updates:
Kelly Invites Area Residents to Blood Drive
CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is holding a blood drive March 29 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Irish American Heritage Center located at 4626 N. Knox Ave. in Chicago.
Hirschauer Spotlights Improved Access to Reproductive Health Care
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement following an announcement that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores:
Jones Lauds Opening of Community Farm in Altgeld Gardens
SOUTH HOLLAND,IL – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, celebrated the opening of Bowen Harvest by activist group By the Hand, shrinking the dire food insecurity situation impacting the Altgeld Gardens community on Chicago’s South Side.
Gill Advances School Resource Officer Choice Bill Out of House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local School Councils would have the option of keeping school resource officers under a proposal advanced out of a House committee Thursday by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago.
Manley Continues Efforts to Provide Luggage to Foster Children
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that foster children are being provided with luggage to help them move their belongings, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to donate their new or gently used luggage to her ongoing Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive. So far, the drive has collected over 130 pieces of luggage from community members. Manley was inspired to begin the donation drive after learning that many foster children do not have luggage to transport their items, forcing them to use trash bags as they move from place to place. Ensuring that foster children have the basic dignity afforded to them by owning a piece of luggage and being able to store and transport their belongings like their peers, can help alleviate the stigma that can come with being a foster child. Residents who would like to donate their luggage can set up a pickup or drop-off time with Manley’s district office by texting or calling 815-725-2741.
Buckner Criminal Justice Accountability Measures Hearing in House Judiciary – Criminal Committee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will have his accountability and transparency in criminal justice measures, the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act and Homicide Data Transparency Act, heard in front of the House Judiciary – Criminal Committee on Monday, March 11, at 11 a.m. in the Michael A. Bilandic Building, room C-600, located at 160 N. Lasalle Street in Chicago.
Avelar Spotlights Pharmacy Announcement Expanding Mifepristone Access
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, issued the following statement in response to recent news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores:
LaPointe, Feigenholtz Collaborate to Expand Access to Critical Mental Health Care
SPRINGFIELD– State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, other legislators, mental health advocates, and psychiatrists met Thursday, Mar. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Capitol’s Blue Room to discuss the importance of House Bill 2456/Senate Bill 1636. The legislation seeks to remove prior authorization and other utilization management controls of medications for Illinois Medicaid patients suffering from serious mental illness, including bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia.
Ammons Applauds Pharmacy Announcement Expanding Access to Reproductive Health Medication
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement in response to recent news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores:
Olickal Spotlights Increased Reproductive Health Care Access in Illinois
SKOKIE, Ill. — State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, issued the following statement in
response to recent news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving
reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores
LaPointe, Feigenholtz to Host Press Conference on Mental Health Legislation, Slashing Prior Restrictions
SPRINGFIELD– State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Sen. Sara Feigenholtz, other legislators, mental health advocates, and psychiatrists will hold a press conference on Thursday, Mar. 7, at 11 a.m. in the Capitol’s Blue Room. Participants will discuss the importance of House Bill 2456/Senate Bill 1636, which would remove prior authorization and other utilization management controls of medications for Illinois Medicaid patients suffering from serious mental illness.
Canty Highlights Increased Access to Mifepristone, Reproductive Freedom
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, issued this statement following the news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone to some Illinois stores:
Buckner Highlights Increased Access to Mifepristone, Reproductive Freedom
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone to some Illinois stores:
Andrade: Reproductive Reforms Needed to Address Gaps in Care
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responded to Walgreens’ latest announcement that they would begin providing mifepristone in select stores: CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responded to Walgreens’ latest announcement that they would begin providing mifepristone in select stores:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Highlights Increased Access to Mifepristone, Reproductive Freedom
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement following the news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone to some of their Illinois stores:
Gordon-Booth Highlights New Paratransit Vehicles Coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting state support to help the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District secure three new paratransit vehicles under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program.
Canty Lays Out Agenda for Coming Months, Focuses on Cutting Property Taxes, Government Transparency, Childcare
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is laying out her agenda for coming months, namely to focus on cutting property taxes, promoting government transparency, and bolstering support for childcare and other pro-family measures.
Gill Volunteers at Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast, Supports Law Enforcement
CHICAGO – In support of local law enforcement, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, volunteered at the Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast earlier this week, helping to raise funds for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation as it helps officers purchase lifesaving...