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Rashid Selected for Midwestern Legislative Leadership Fellowship
BERWYN, ILL. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, was among 39 lawmakers chosen to participate in a prestigious leadership training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.
Avelar Hosts Local Property Assessment Q&A
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will join state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, and state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, for an event with DuPage Township Assessor Ken Harris and the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce to answer various questions about property assessments for local community members.
LaPointe Brings Behavioral Health Resources to NW Side for a Pop-Up Outreach Series
CHICAGO – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe and her team are offering a series of three Substance Use Outreach Pop Up Events at the Jefferson Park Transit Center. The series, which kicked off on Thursday, July 25th, aims to connect people with both information and pathways to direct support such as detox, treatment, recovery and harm reduction supplies like Narcan. LaPointe’s Office worked with the CTA to provide space at the Jefferson Park Transit Center, an appropriate location due to the volume of overall people and neighbors in need of substance use and recovery support.
Harper Issues Statement on Murder of Sonya Massey
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement regarding the murder of Sonya Massey of Springfield:
Lisa Hernandez Pushes to Get Firearms off the Streets, Support Local Efforts
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, highlighted new funding released by the Illinois State Police (ISP) to keep offenders who are barred from possessing a firearm in compliance with state law, continuing her efforts to keep survivors and communities safe.
Saturday Press Conference: Ford, Congressman Davis, Ald. Mitts, CPD, Community Leaders to Push for Unity Ahead of Annual Anti-Violence Parade
CHICAGO – In the wake of the murder of Sonya Massey in Springfield, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join U.S. Congressman Danny Davis, Chicago Ald. Emma Mitts, Healing Temple Church, officers from the Chicago Police Department’s 15th District and other community leaders for a press conference Saturday morning to push for greater unity between the community and law enforcement in pursuit of better safety for all.
Rep. Lisa Hernandez Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Chung Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Canty Promotes New Financial Aid Resources for College Students, Families
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is working to make college more affordable and make financial aid more accessible by encouraging students and families to take advantage of new online tools available through the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).
Rep. Barbara Hernandez-Backed Investment Erases $1 Billion in Medical Debt for Illinoisans
AURORA, Ill. – Reforms backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, eliminating up to $1 billion in families’ medical bills and preventing past debt from hurting individuals’ financial future, are now law.
Olickal-Backed Reform Offers Pathway to Opportunity for Rehabilitated Probation Participants
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, is working to make the justice system smarter and fairer with a new law that will help rehabilitate individuals after first-time and low-level offenses by allowing those who successfully complete probation to avoid the mark of a serious criminal record.
Mason-Backed Investment Erases $1 Billion in Medical Debt for Illinoisans
GURNEE, Ill. – Reforms backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, eliminating up to $1 billion in families’ medical bills and preventing past debt from hurting individuals’ financial future are now law.
Buckner Issues Statement on Body Camera Footage of Murder of Sonya Massey
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the release of body camera footage showing the murder of Sonya Massey by Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson:
Canty Law Backing Local Fire Fighters, Promoting Government Transparency Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure to give greater autonomy to fire protection districts, while promoting government transparency, authored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, was signed into law last week. “When first responders don’t have the tools...
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Bolsters Menstrual Products Donor Immunity Act, Reproductive Healthcare with New Law
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, secured legal protections for non- profits who receive menstrual products for distribution to underserved communities with a new measure that was signed into law last week.
Mason Enacts Reforms to Make Healthcare More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
GURNEE, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable healthcare coverage under new laws backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable.
Hoffman Initiatives to Curb Catalytic Converter Theft, Strengthen Move Over Laws Signed by Governor
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A pair of initiatives led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and the Illinois Secretary of State were signed into law Friday, strengthening the state’s move over “Scott’s Law” zones and bringing increased scrutiny to catalytic converter transactions in order to reduce their theft.
Hoffman-led Carbon Capture and Sequestration Legislation Signed into Law
DECATUR, Ill. – A new law pushed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will position Illinois to take advantage of an emerging industry by creating a regulatory framework enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois – a process known as carbon capture and sequestration.