Latest Updates:
Ford to Again Lead House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, Wants to Maintain Historic Investments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will continue to chair the House Appropriations-Higher Education Committee, which last year advocated for $2.9 billion in state funding toward higher education.
Canty Welcomes Community to Attend District Office Grand Opening
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — To help build community and connect residents to state services, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting an open house Jan. 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. at her district office at 12 E Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights.
Scherer to Address Teacher Shortage as Chairwoman of Education Administration and Licensing Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will keep pursuing the fight for sensible licensing requirements and help put good teachers in the classroom in her position as chairwoman of the Elementary and Secondary Education for Administration, Licensing and Charter Schools Committee.
Davis to Prioritize Equity, Opportunity as Chair of Key Education Funding Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will continue his effort to increase equity in public school funding across the state, as chair of the House Appropriations Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education.
Gonzalez to Serve as Chair of Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, will work to lift up low-income and minority families locally and across Illinois as chairperson of the Economic Opportunity and Equity Committee.
Gong-Gershowitz Named Chair of House Judiciary-Civil Committee, Works to Uphold Access to Civil Justice for All Illinoisans
GLENVIEW, Ill. – In recognition of her work fighting for civil justice for all Illinoisans, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, was recently selected to chair the House Judiciary-Civil Committee for the 103rd General Assembly. This is her second consecutive term leading that committee.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Free Citizens Utility Bill Clinic
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, and the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) will help the Aurora community cut energy and telecom costs at a free utility bill clinic on Saturday, Jan. 21, from noon until 3 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library – Santori Branch.
Meyers-Martin Fights for Illinoisans as Chair of Consumer Protection Committee
MATTESON, Ill. — State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, will continue to defend Illinois consumers as chair of the House Consumer Protection Committee.
Rep. Rashid Welcomes Yusuf Vidal as Chief of Staff
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, has named Yusuf Vidal as his chief of staff. Mr. Vidal will oversee district operations and support the development and enactment of Rep. Rashid’s legislative priorities.
Rep. Harper Appointed to Lead House Agriculture and Conservation Committee
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is building upon her record as a tireless advocate for healthy food access, equal opportunity and diversity in agriculture and environmental sustainability with her appointment to chair the House Agriculture and Conservation Committee during the 103rd Illinois General Assembly.
LaPointe Named Chair of House Mental Health and Addiction Committee
CHICAGO – With years of experience in the behavioral health field and a strong track record of advocating for improved mental health care access for all residents, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, has been appointed to lead the Illinois House Mental Health and Addiction Committee for the 103rd General Assembly.
Rep. Morgan Appointed to Lead House Health Care Licenses Committee
DEERFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, will continue his career-spanning efforts to improve health care access and outcomes for Illinoisans and their families after being appointed as Chair of the Illinois House Health Care Licenses Committee for the 103rd General Assembly.
Moylan Continues to Lead House Transportation Committee
DES PLAINES, Ill. — State Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, will continue advocating for comprehensive transportation policy as chair of the Transportation: Rail Systems, Roads and Bridges committee.
El Caucus Legislativo Latino Declaró el Nuevo Equipo de Liderazgo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – El Caucus Legislativo Latino de Illinois eligió su equipo de liderazgo para la 103a Asamblea Legislativa.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Announces New Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus recently elected their leadership team for the 103rd General Assembly.
Blair-Sherlock Urging Community to Share Bill Ideas
Villa Park, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, is urging community members to reach out to her office with any bill ideas they may have for the new legislative session.
Moeller Named Chair of House Human Services Committee
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, will continue her fight to secure vital resources and improve social services for Illinois families as she is appointed Chair of the House Human Services Committee again this term.
Rep. Yang Rohr and Sen. Ellman Respond to Mendrick’s Refusal to Enforce Assault Weapons Law
DUPAGE COUNTY, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and State Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, responded to DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick’s refusal to uphold the recently passed Protect Illinois Communities Act, an expansive gun safety bill that will curb gun violence that afflict countless Illinois communities: