Latest Updates:
Rep. Gregg Johnson Resolution Advocating for Quad Cities Rail Project Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, passed House Resolution 167 out of committee.
Rep. Hernandez Measure Expanding Access to Emergency Contraception on Campuses Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Public universities and community colleges will be required to make emergency contraception at a reduced price available under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora.
Hirschauer Pushes Measure to Protect Nursing Home Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Nursing home residents would enjoy greater protection from restraining practices and unnecessary overmedication under new legislation led by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Kelly Calls Attention to Elected School Board Meetings
CHICAGO – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is raising awareness of the upcoming change to an elected school board in the City of Chicago as well as of the meetings that city residents may attend if they wish to give input.
Gonzalez Bill Expands Rights of Incarcerated Youth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Violations of rights for incarcerated youth would be brought under more scrutiny under new legislation backed by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago.
Rep. Gonzalez Backing Effort to Ensure Businesses Accept Cash Payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Violations of rights for incarcerated youth would be brought under more scrutiny under new legislation backed by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago.
Wednesday Blue Room Press Conference: Ford, Ammons to Push for Fully-Funded Public Universities
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, will team up with representatives from Illinois public universities for a press conference on Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. in the Capitol Blue Room.
Delgado Makes Emergency Contraception More Available on Public University Campuses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New legislation sponsored by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, would expand access to emergency contraception at wellness kiosks in public colleges and universities.
Andrade Cracks Down on ‘Spoofing’ with New Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Consumer information protections would be expanded in telephone solicitations under new legislation advanced by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago.
Delgado to Join Community Organizations at a Mental Health Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, will host a Mental Health Fair Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at CTS Health Chicago at 2715 N. Central Ave.
Morgan Passes Law to Protect Healthcare Workforce as Pandemic Emergency Measures End
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With COVID-19 Public Health Emergency proclamations set to lapse on May 11, state Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, passed a bill Wednesday providing stability to Illinois healthcare professionals and access to healthcare services amid expiring pandemic emergency measures.
Buckner Measure to Keep Pedestrians and Cyclists Safe Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is working to pass a measure that would require the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to construct various improvements to promote the safety of pedestrians and cyclists—including barrier-protected bike lanes, bus shelters, crosswalks and highway visibility signage.
Gong-Gershowitz Joins White House To Combat Intimate Image Abuse Following Passage of Her ‘Deepfakes’ Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, traveled to Washington to join the White House State Legislative Convening on Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse as part of her ongoing mission to crack down on non-consensual digital image abuse or ‘deepfakes.’
Stava-Murray to Host Mobile DMV in Downers Grove
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, is offering convenient driver’s license renewal, vehicle sticker renewal and more at a mobile DMV event this Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Downers Grove Park District’s Lincoln Center, 917 Maple Avenue.
Hernandez to Host Back to Business Grant Workshops
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is hosting two Back to Business (B2B) Grant Workshops. The first event will take place Friday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at her district office located at 6117 West Cermak Road in Cicero. The second will take place on Monday, May 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at 4209 Joliet Avenue in Lyons.
Jimenez Backing Effort to Stop Anti–Choice Scammers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, sponsored legislation that would prevent limited service pregnancy centers from withholding information or deceiving those seeking alternative pregnancy services.
Illinois Rep. Harper Attends International Conference on Political Renewal
LONDON – Illinois State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, attended the inaugural conference of the Global Council for Political Renewal (GCPR) in London, U.K. from April 14-15.
Gong-Gershowitz to Join White House Group Combatting Intimate Image Abuse Following Passage of Her “Deepfakes” Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, is continuing her campaign to crack down on non-consensual digital image abuse, or “deepfakes” by traveling to Washington to join the White House State Legislative Convening on Non-Consensual Intimate Image Abuse.