Latest Updates:
Gill Joins A New Direction’s Leadership Council, Highlights Need to Support Domestic Violence Survivors
CHICAGO – Reflecting her work and commitment to support survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has been named to the leadership council of A New Direction, a domestic violence agency with the mission to provide counseling, education, advocacy and support for families in need.
Manley-Supported Legislation Cracking Down on Prescription Drug Price Gouging Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure that drug companies do not take advantage of Illinoisans and overcharge them, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation which would make price increases for essential drugs subject to a review by the Attorney General’s Office for price gouging.
Canty Successfully Implements Measures Guaranteeing Full-Day Kindergarten, Fighting for Equal Pay, Combatting Food Deserts
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, issued this statement after all her major legislative accomplishments were enshrined into law:
Yang Rohr Announces New Funding for Local Libraries
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, highlighted critical funding coming to public libraries across the state, including Naperville-area locations.
Kelly Shares Information on How Flood, Storm Damage Victims Can Obtain Federal Aid
CHICAGO – Area residents impacted by storms and floods over the summer can now take advantage of the recent federal disaster declared by President Joe Biden by obtaining assistance for uninsured or underinsured losses. Aid is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through October 16 at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Benton Invites Community Members to Senior Fair
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is inviting residents to a Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr. in Plainfield.
Manley-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Red Light Camera Corruption Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to prevent red light camera companies from influencing elected officials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation, which was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker, that creates a number of prohibitions on the political conduct that red light camera companies can engage in.
Manley-Backed Bill Protecting Children from Dangerous Firearm Marketing Practices Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Firearm manufacturers will no longer be able to advertise guns to children due to a measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, which was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker last week.
Avelar to Deliver Keynote Address at Illinois National Organization for Women Conference in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will be the keynote speaker at the Illinois National Organization for Women (NOW) conference Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 20 Center St. in Naperville.
Rep. Rashid Introduces Emergency Relief Legislation in Response to Severe Weather Crisis
BERWYN, IL. – State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, filed legislation to create an Illinois disaster relief grant program to address flooding and other extreme weather events.
Hirschauer Champions Trauma-Informed Care in Task Force Appointment
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, was appointed to the Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force, continuing her commitment to more effective and compassionate approaches to tackling Illinois’ biggest health issues.
Hanson Champions Funding for Area Projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, highlighted state funding for the Fox Valley Park District’s Vaughan Tennis Center, paving the way for needed improvements to the facilities.
Harper’s ‘Farm to Food Bank’ Act Becomes Law
CHICAGO – Food banks in Illinois will have improved access to fresh fruits and vegetables under a new law introduced by state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago.
Hirschauer: Lifesaving Medication Needs to be Accessible
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is continuing her commitment to cutting healthcare costs by lowering the price of costly, life saving medications through two new reforms that are now law.
Wednesday: Leader Gordon-Booth Announces Multi-Million Dollar Skating Loop with Peoria Park District
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will join officials from the Peoria Park District to discuss development of a state-of-the-art skating loop in Peoria’s Lakeview Park at a press conference scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. outside of the Lakeview Recreation Center, located at 1013 West Lake Ave. in Peoria.
Rep. Delgado Passes New Health Laws That Will Save Lives
CHICAGO – New laws introduced by state Rep. Eva Dina-Delgado, D-Chicago, will improve access to lifesaving public health information and access to lifesaving drugs for vulnerable families.
Scherer Fighting to Hold Unscrupulous Health Insurance Companies Accountable
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is cracking down on bad actors in the insurance industry by calling for legislation giving the Department of Insurance (DOI) more tools to regulate, analyze and investigate claims of malfeasance such as ghost networks.
Hoffman Applauds Signing of Law Targeting Food Deserts, Encourages Support for Grocers
VENICE, Ill. – As part of efforts to reduce food deserts, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined state Sen. Christopher Belt, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and local leaders Friday at the Venice Park District Recreation Hall for the signing of a new law that will enable grocery stores found in food deserts to be eligible to receive state grants and incentives from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).