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Rep. Barbara Hernandez Backs Measure to Cut Costs, Eliminate State Grocery Tax
AURORA, Ill. — A measure eliminating the state grocery tax and cutting costs on essential purchases that was backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was signed into law on Monday.
Thursday: Hoffman to Visit Cambridge House, Highlight Personal Needs Allowance Increase
SWANSEA, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will join state Sen. Christopher Belt, D- Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, in a visit to Cambridge House of Swansea Thursday at 2 p.m. to highlight legislative efforts to support older adults – including an increase in the monthly personal needs allowance for qualifying supportive living facility residents from $90 to $120 per month.
Mason Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace
GURNEE, Ill. – A new measure backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law recently.
Jiménez Expands Flood, Natural Disaster Assistance to Eligible Homeowners under New Law
CHICAGO – Following record storms and flood damage affecting families in her community, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, made it easier for homeowners to access low-interest loans to address and prevent damage from flooding and other natural disasters.
Canty Backs Measure to Cut Costs, Eliminate State Grocery Tax
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A measure eliminating the state grocery tax and cutting costs on essential purchases that was backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, was signed into law on Monday.
Jiménez Celebrates Legislation Expanding Support for Homeless Students
CHICAGO IL.– State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is creating more transparent reporting and support for Illinois’ homeless children population under a new law, continuing her efforts to address the housing crisis in our state.
Harper-Sponsored Food Infrastructure Bill Becomes Law
CHICAGO IL.— State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is celebrating the signing of her bill to increase access to fresh foods in underserved areas. provide grants to businesses that function as local parts of Illinois’ food distribution network.
State Representative Stephanie Kifowit Elected Vice President of NCSL Women’s Legislative Network
Aurora, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been elected Vice President of the Executive Board of the National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) Women’s Legislative Network.
Gill Measure to Help Stolen Vehicle Crime Victims Signed into Law
CHICAGO – A recently signed law spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, will help stolen vehicle crime victims by eliminating government towing fees and expanding the ability for the victim to recover their personal belongings.
Gordon-Booth-backed IVF Access Bill Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents in Illinois will have greater access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) after a measure backed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, was signed into law Friday removing insurance caps that can limit necessary rounds of treatment.
Gill Measure Helps Masonry Learners, Further Encourages Residents to Pursue Trade Career
CHICAGO – Individuals pursuing a career in masonry are now able to easily transfer their college credits at Illinois community colleges under a new law passed by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago.
Gill to Host IDFPR ‘On the Spot’ Professional License Application Assistance Event
CHICAGO – To help local residents with their licensing applications with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, will host an IDFPR “On the Spot” licensing assistance event at her district office on Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at 10400 S. Western Ave. in Chicago.
Scherer-Backed Carbon Capture Law Readies Illinois to Grow New Cutting-Edge Jobs
DECATUR, Ill. – A new law passed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will help position Central Illinois communities to take advantage of cutting edge, job-creating technology. The law, signed by Gov. Pritzker at Richland Community College on Thursday in Decatur, enabling underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois—a process known as carbon capture and sequestration (CSS).
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace
AURORA, Ill. – A new measure carried by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law today.
Chung Champions Safety for Children in the Workplace
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – A new measure backed by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, will create new child labor protections to keep children safe and free from exploitation in the workplace, and was signed into law today.
Yang Rohr Highlights New Funding to Address Naperville’s Illegal Firearms
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, lauded the release of $1.5 million in firearm enforcement grants by the Illinois State Police (ISP) to crack down on individuals in possession of an illegal firearm, further bolstering her commitment to keeping families safe and dangerous weapons out of the hands of offenders.
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.