Latest Updates:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Hosting Winter Coat Drive
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is continuing to combat the impacts of joblessness and homelessness by hosting a winter coat drive at her office on 1 E. Benton St., Suite 101 in Aurora.
Manley Hosts Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to give back this holiday season, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a donation drive to provide luggage to children in the foster care system.
State Law Reinforcing Marriage Equality to Take Effect
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and taking effect Jan. 1 enshrines marriage equality for all couples, defending same-sex unions in Illinois from right-wing attacks by out-of-state judges and politicians.
Scherer Welcomes Secretary of State Library Grant for Decatur and Springfield Public Schools
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is applauding new state funding to support books, educational materials, and programming for Decatur’s and Springfield’s public schools’ libraries.
Manley Continues Efforts to Create Jobs, Breaks Ground for New Casino in Joliet
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to celebrate the addition of a new job creator in the community, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Hollywood Casino at the Rock Run Collection property. The $185 million project is expected to bring nearly a thousand permanent and temporary jobs into the Joliet area as well as millions of dollars in new economic activity. In addition to the casino, the property is expected to have a variety of other shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities, marking a massive investment in the Joliet region that will provide a number of benefits to existing and new residents.
Stuart Celebrates Library Grants to Local Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is announcing that three local school districts have received a total of over $10,000 in grants from the Secretary of State.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces $95M for Statewide Passenger Rail
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing the release of $95 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to expand Illinois’ passenger rail system, including major renovations for Chicago’s Union Station.
Buckner Applauds $95M for Statewide Passenger Rail
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is announcing the release of $95 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to expand Illinois’ passenger rail system, including major renovations for Chicago’s Union Station.
Hoffman and Stuart React to Announced U.S. Steel Sale
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are insisting that local workers are heard as Nippon Steel Corporation moves to acquire U.S. Steel without engaging the United Steelworkers (USW) union. Hoffman and Stuart issued the following statements, Monday:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Free Turkey Giveaway
AURORA, Ill. – In partnership with Meridian Retailers, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will hold a turkey giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1, East Benton Street in Aurora.
Scherer Welcomes $2.8 Million to Build a New Senior Center in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. –To help local seniors live independently and vibrantly, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently helped to bring new funding to the Decatur Park District (DPD) to redevelop the Scovill Golf Clubhouse as a senior center.
Ammons Applauds Library Grants to Improve Literacy in Local Schools
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is applauding recent library grants which will include benefits to Champaign-Urbana School District (CUSD) 4 and Urbana School District 116.
Kelly Files Bill to Better Fund Immunizations, Mental Health Consultation Lines
CHICAGO — State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is working to expand access to important preventative health services like immunizations and mental health hotlines by introducing legislation to provide sustainable, cost-effective funding to connect people with precautionary care.
Rep. Lilly Applauds Einnim Candle Bar and Apothecary for its Induction into the Illinois Made Program
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is congratulating local business Einnim Candle Bar and Apothecary, and proprietor Lita Selmon, for their recent recognition by the Illinois Made Program.
Hoffman Reacts to Granite City Steelworker Back Pay News
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement Thursday after reports of a settled agreement between United Steelworkers Local 1899 and U.S. Steel to provide two months of back pay for workers laid off in the fall without proper WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) Act notice:
Faver Dias Announces New Round of Back-to-Business Grants
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is raising awareness of opportunities for small businesses to apply for a new round of Back-to-Business grants, which provide funding to help develop growing small businesses.
Hirschauer Joins National Gun Safety Leaders at the White House to Address Violence Prevention
WASHINGTON D.C. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D- Batavia, joined state legislative leaders at the White House on Wednesday to launch a nationwide gun safety initiative.
Hanson Celebrates $2.8 Million Grant Award for Public Parks in Kane County
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, is lauding the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ recent multi-million dollar investment in Kane County’s Batavia Parks District.