Latest Updates:
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
Ammons Highlighting FAFSA Changes, Opportunities For More Student Aid
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Continuing her support for college students and their tuition needs, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, wants her community to know about a revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including streamlined access and heightened security measures.
Stuart Delivers Donated Winter Clothing, Supplies to Granite City Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, continued her support of area schools by delivering donations of winter clothing, food and other essentials contributed by local families to Granite City Community School District (CSD) #9.
Ammons, Champaign County Host Committee on Voter Access
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and the House Ethics & Elections Committee are hosting a hearing on voter access Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookens Administrative Center at 1776 E. Washington St. in Urbana.
Law Allowing Cash Rent Payments Takes Effect
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Renters are guaranteed additional flexibility in payment options under a new law passed by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, ensuring tenants have the option of paying in cash.
Manley Works to Help Support Young Readers, Highlights Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to ensure that students across Illinois have access to educational materials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the new partnership between Illinois and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails books to children ages 5 and under for free.
Canty to Hold ‘Weathering thru Winter’ Workshop to Promote Cold Weather Safety
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is joining Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton and representatives from Nicor and Commonwealth Edison to hold a ‘Weathering thru Winter’ workshop to promote cold weather safety on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Prospect Heights Public Library on 12 N. Elm Street in Prospect Heights.
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.