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Ford Passes Plan to Issue Special Autism Awareness License Plate Decals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, passed a measure out of the House Wednesday that would allow drivers to use license plates with a special autism awareness decal.
![Delgado-backed Lifesaving Water Safety Legislation Passed out of House Committee](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Delgado.jpg)
Delgado-backed Lifesaving Water Safety Legislation Passed out of House Committee
CHICAGO – In Illinois, drowning is one of the leading causes of death and serious injury for young children, and under new water safety legislation introduced by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, children will learn critical skills to stay safe while in the water.
![Delgado-backed Lifesaving Water Safety Legislation Passed out of House Committee](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Delgado.jpg)
Delgado Protects Seniors, Most Vulnerable with New Limits on Utility Disconnection During Heat
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is working to prevent utility companies from shutting off access during heat advisory events with newly-introduced legislation.
![Flowers Bill Would Raise Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted Illinoisans](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Flowers.jpg)
Flowers Bill Would Raise Compensation for Wrongfully Convicted Illinoisans
CHICAGO – A bill introduced by Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, which recently advanced out of committee, would reform compensation for Illinoisans who are wrongfully convicted and then exonerated, as well as remove a great deal of uncertainty from the process.
![Hoffman, Belt, Comptroller Highlight Funding Release for Cahokia Heights Water and Sewer Project](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
Hoffman, Belt, Comptroller Highlight Funding Release for Cahokia Heights Water and Sewer Project
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. – Underscoring their support of investment in critical infrastructure residents depend on, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea, and Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza are highlighting the release of a $2.4 million state grant Monday to support water and sewer upgrades in Cahokia Heights.
![Governor Signs Gordon-Booth’s Paid Leave Bill; Grants Employees Five Days Each Year Starting in 2024](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gordon-Booth.jpg)
Governor Signs Gordon-Booth’s Paid Leave Bill; Grants Employees Five Days Each Year Starting in 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – After years of negotiation with business and labor, employees will now be entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave – for any personal reason – under a bill passed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, and signed into law Monday by the governor.
![Stuart Issues Statement on Signing of Paid Leave Law](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stuart.jpg)
Stuart Issues Statement on Signing of Paid Leave Law
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, which guarantees an annual 40 hours of paid leave for most workers in Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement and sought to clarify what the new law does and doesn’t do.
![Avelar-Backed Bill to Provide Paid Leave for Workers Signed Into Law](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Avelar.jpg)
Avelar-Backed Bill to Provide Paid Leave for Workers Signed Into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Workers across Illinois are now entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave for any purpose under legislation supported by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday.
![Harper Hails Signing of Paid Leave Law](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Harper.jpg)
Harper Hails Signing of Paid Leave Law
CHICAGO – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, the Paid Leave For All Workers Act, by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is hailing the new measure.
![Davis Measure Takes the Next Step to Build a South Suburban Airport](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DavisW.jpg)
Davis Measure Takes the Next Step to Build a South Suburban Airport
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, successfully passed out of committee legislation that will require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport in Peotone.
![UPDATE – 71st & Pulaski](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Guerrero-Cuellar.jpg)
UPDATE – 71st & Pulaski
"I’ve heard concerns from residents and community organizations about repurposing thefacility at 71st Street and Pulaski Road for migrant housing. I thank everyone for theirthoughtful feedback. After careful consideration, IDHS determined the site is not aviable...
![Canty to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
Canty to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting a utility bill clinic on Monday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Consolidated School District 21 Community Service Center and Administrative Office located at 959 W Dundee Rd. Room A308 in Wheeling.
![Harper Hails Signing of Paid Leave Law](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Harper.jpg)
Harper Agriculture Bills Advance Out of Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, advanced a package of bills designed to address food deserts, promote urban farming and lift up minority farmers who have been historically excluded.
![Avelar-Backed Bill to Provide Paid Leave for Workers Signed Into Law](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Avelar.jpg)
Avelar Announces $518,400 in Clean Energy Grants to Create Jobs in Lockport, Romeoville
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — In continuation of her effort to create green jobs and build a clean energy economy, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting grants awarded to Lockport and Romeoville by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
![Hirschauer Fighting to Provide Educational Support Employees with Fair and Livable Wages](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hirschauer.jpg)
Hirschauer Fighting to Provide Educational Support Employees with Fair and Livable Wages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is working hard to pass a bill that will provide fair compensation for all educational support service employees in Illinois.
![Canty to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
Canty Pushes for Pay Transparency to Help Close Gender Wage Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In recognition of International Women’s Day, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, passed a measure out of a House committee Wednesday to require pay transparency in an effort to help close the gender wage gap.
![Ford Passes Plan to Issue Special Autism Awareness License Plate Decals](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford.jpg)
Ford Pushes for State Funding to Renovate and Further Develop Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of ongoing efforts to expand educational and economic opportunities for West Side residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is working to pass a $5 million appropriation to support construction and renovation costs at Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center.
![Governor Signs Gordon-Booth’s Paid Leave Bill; Grants Employees Five Days Each Year Starting in 2024](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gordon-Booth.jpg)
Gordon-Booth to Host Seniors at Free Community Lunch this Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. – With spring right around the corner, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will host area seniors for a free lunch, bingo, community camaraderie and more as part of her “I Spring Lunch for Our Seniors” event scheduled for Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Childers Banquet and Catering Center, located at 3113 N. Dries Ln. in Peoria.