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Williams Leads Effort to Make Superman Day in Illinois, Highlights Museum in Downstate Metropolis
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In honor of the in-universe birthday of the comic book character Superman and the state’s own Superman-themed city of Metropolis, state Rep. Jawaharial Omar Williams, D-Chicago, recently filed a resolution declaring Feb. 29 as Superman Day in Illinois.
Ford Proposal would Direct More Music Festival Ticket Revenue to Park District Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Additional funds collected from music festival tickets would further support park district programs for residents under a plan introduced by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago.
DeLuca Effort to Develop Solar Regulations to Protect Homeowners Moves Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Representing the voice of homeowners concerned about the effects of sprawling commercial solar farm developments, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, passed a plan out of a House committee Tuesday that would institute minimum 500-foot setbacks between homes and solar properties.
Ammons Urges Support for Program to Celebrate African American Heritage
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is working to pilot the first-of-its-kind scientific DNA processes through the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign’s Department of Anthropology and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology.
Katz Muhl to Prioritize Local Interests in Healthcare, Safety, and Environment on House Committees
NORTHBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, D-Northbrook, will advocate for affordable healthcare, sustainable environmental policy, safe roads, and the needs of local governments as a member of several key House committees.
Scherer Highlights Central Illinois Chapters in Black History
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is celebrating Black History Month by recognizing the role Central Illinois people, locations, and events have played in the effort to promote equality and justice.
Manley Visits the White House to Highlight Local Initiatives and Community Needs
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to advocate for the needs of local residents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined other local officials from Will County to update the White House on new programs that are providing important resources to communities across the region as well as work to secure additional resources to address the needs of local residents.
Hernandez Lays Out 2024 Legislative Priorities
MELROSE PARK, Ill. — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is announcing her goals for the 2024 legislative session—highlighting issues such as housing, healthcare access, government transparency, education and addressing the difficulties posed by the ongoing spike in migrant arrivals.
Rep. Buckner Holding Press Conference on Measure to Crack Down on Cold Cases
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will be holding a press conference covering his measure: the Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act, which allows family members of cold case victims to seek new investigations, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m., at the TURN Center, 4444 South Evans Avenue in Chicago.
Mayfield Responds to Vista Hospital Loss of Trauma Designation
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is reacting with outrage after Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan had its trauma center designation revoked on Friday, following the failure of its owners to properly manage it.
Hanson to Host Secretary of State Mobile Unit Event at Covenant Living at the Holmstad on Feb. 5
BATAVIA, Ill. – To help local seniors conveniently access driver services, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is welcoming the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to the Covenant Living at the Holmstad retirement community in Batavia for a “Mobile Unit” event this upcoming Monday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In Wake of Recent Tragedies, Ford, PWP Health and West Side Organizations to Speak on Black Mental Health this Sunday
CHICAGO – Advocating for increased investment in mental health resources for Black residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join PWP Health and other West Side organizations for a press conference scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. at PWP Health’s location at 2930 W. Grand Ave. in Chicago.
Stava-Murray Files Bills Focused on Schools, Libraries, Criminal Justice
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, began 2024 by filing a series of new bills focused on safety in schools and libraries as well as criminal justice reform—issues that form just a part of her legislative agenda.
Morris Fights for Access to Open Information and Books in Illinois’ Correctional Institutions
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, is defending the freedom to read with her first bill ensuring incarcerated individuals are not unfairly denied access to books.
Rep. Rashid Takes a Stand Against Dangerous Political Deepfakes with New Legislation
BERWYN, Ill. – Voters would be better protected from digitally manipulated political ads under a new bill introduced by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, tackling the dangerous proliferation of deepfakes in campaign advertising.
Buckner Bill to Bolster Chicago Economy with Business Improvement Districts
CHICAGO— State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is spearheading a measure to support growing businesses by creating “Business Improvement Districts,” or “BIDs.” BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to have more control of how the money is spent.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Recieves ‘Governmental Leader of the Year’ Award from DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently named ‘Governmental Leader of the Year’, along with state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference.
Rep. Lisa Hernandez Highlights Record MAP Grants, Vows More State Action on Tuition Costs
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced more than $8.3 million in Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 2,109 local students afford a college education.