Latest Updates:
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.
Fully Empowered Legislative Inspector General Needed Now as Ever
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to strengthen Illinois’ ethics laws and take on corruption, Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid and the CHANGE Illinois Action Fund call on Illinoisans to support and lawmakers to advance legislation that would fully empower the Legislative Inspector General, who investigates allegations of wrongdoing in the state’s legislative branch.
Hernandez Holds Food Drive to Honor César Chávez
CICERO, Ill. — To honor the legacy of labor rights activist César Chávez’s 96th birthday, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will be collecting non-perishable food at her district office located at 6117 W. Cermak Rd. in Cicero, now through March 31.
Avelar Working to Pass Legislation that will Improve Cultural Competence in Healthcare
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to improve healthcare for diverse populations by introducing legislation to train medical providers to work compassionately with multicultural patients.
Andrade Fighting to Stop New Streaming Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, is working to prevent burdensome new fees on streaming services with legislation designed to close a loophole that could allow communities to add fees on every subscription video service.
Hoffman Pushes Carbon Capture and Sequestration Legislation, Would Set Up Regulatory Framework
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the potential to create jobs while reducing carbon output to the atmosphere, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a measure out of a House committee Tuesday that would create a clearer regulatory framework to establish the underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois – better known as carbon capture and sequestration.
Kifowit Leads Effort to Create Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of continued efforts to advocate for our Veterans and ensure they receive the care and attention they deserve, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced legislation to mark June 27 annually as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day in Illinois.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Condemns Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases, Encourages Public Comment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus stood in opposition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) proposed rule change that would increase the cost of naturalization applications at a press conference Wednesday.
Stava-Murray Statement Highlighting International Women’s Day
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, issues the following statement regarding the International Women’s Day.
Yednock Announces Small Equipment Grant Award for Cedar Point Fire Department
OTTAWA, Ill. – To further demonstrate his support of first responders, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting a grant awarded to Cedar Point Fire Department by the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM).
Representative Delgado Works to Expand Language Accessibility in New Bill
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is working to increase accessibility in human rights cases for underserved groups by expanding American Sign Language (ASL) and English as a Second Language (ESL) interpreters under a new bill.
Stava-Murray to Hold Press Conference on Gas Stove Warning Label Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray and public health advocates will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the Capitol Blue Room to discuss efforts to ensure Illinois consumers are informed about health risks associated with gas stoves.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to Host Press Conference Denouncing Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus will host a press conference responding to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ proposed rule change that would increase naturalization fees.
Rep. Gonzalez Supports Day Laborers with New Bill
CHICAGO – On Monday morning, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., D-Chicago, joined workers’ rights organizations at Hearthside Foods in Bolingbrook to demand accountability from corporations who use day and temporary staffing agencies after a whistleblower living in the 23rd House District was fired for exposing child labor and unsafe working conditions.
Representative Rashid introduces Comprehensive Data & Digital Privacy Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is working to increase online privacy protections by introducing the Illinois Data Protection and Privacy Act which would cut down on the dangerous collection, and restrict sharing and sales of personal information.
Rep. Ann Williams Selected as NCEL State Lead for Illinois
CHICAGO – State Representative Ann Williams, D-Chicago, has been named the 2023-2024 Illinois State Lead for the National Conference of Environmental Legislators. In this role, Williams will serve as Illinois’ liaison to the leading national organization of state legislators focused on environmental issues, clean energy policy and growing the green economy.
Hoffman Welcomes Consul General of Bulgaria, Introduces Resolution Honoring Bulgarian American Heritage Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the Consul General of Bulgaria visited the state Capitol Thursday to underscore the positive partnership between Illinois and Bulgaria, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, introduced a resolution recognizing this March as Bulgarian American Heritage Month.
Harper Appointed to House Cannabis Working Group
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has joined several House colleagues on the newly announced House Cannabis Working Group that is tasked with helping to refine and implement equity-based cannabis legislation.