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Gordon-Booth-Backed Investment Bringing New EV Stations to Peoria Area
PEORIA, Ill. – Thanks to state support backed by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, the Peoria region will soon see new electric vehicle charging stations installed around the community.
Ammons Advances Program Celebrating African American Heritage
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, has successfully advanced legislation that would establish a 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. The Family Roots Genealogy Program pilot will provide African American descendants of previously enslaved individuals the opportunity to trace their roots back to their ancestral homelands.
LaPointe Hosts Environmental Fest, Highlighting Local Initiatives
CHICAGO – Dedicated to local conservation efforts, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe is hosting an environmental fair, “EnviroFest,” highlighting planet-friendly organizations and businesses from across the community on Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson Park Fieldhouse in Chicago (4822 N Long Ave).
Rep. Lilly to Aid Environmental Justice Efforts as Member of Justice40 Oversight Committee
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will further contribute to environmental justice efforts in Illinois after joining the Illinois Justice40 Oversight Committee.
Harper Advances Agenda Focused on Health and Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, has advanced several bills out of key legislative committees that promise to help usher in a cleaner, healthier and more equitable and sustainable future.
Manley Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is raising awareness of challenges that individuals and families of individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face and celebrating the many ways they overcome adversity.
Scherer Backs Reforms to Make Health Care More Affordable, Expand Access to Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working families will have better access to affordable, adequate health care under a new measure sponsored by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, aiming to reduce costs and hold insurance companies accountable.
Gordon-Booth Remembers Karen Yarbrough
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement after the announced passing Sunday of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough, former member of the Illinois House:
Harper Invites Residents to Community Healing Fair
CHICAGO — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is inviting area residents to a Community Healing Fair to be held Saturday, April 13 from noon until 4 p.m. at Lindblom Math and Science Academy, 6130 S. Wolcott Ave. in Chicago.
Scherer-Backed Bill Takes Aim at Ghost Networks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her longstanding efforts to improve health insurance network adequacy and hold big health insurance companies accountable, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is backing legislation that will institute new rules to improve access to care.
Andrade Advances Measure Forcing Cities to Dedicate Traffic Camera Funds to Local Schools and Parks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cities that operate speed and red light cameras would be required to dedicate funds from those fines to improve local schools and parks under a new measure by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, advanced out of a House committee this week.
Avelar Pushes to Expand Workers’ Access to Key Employment Documents
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A new bill being advanced by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, would ensure workers have greater access to important employment and payroll documents that may be necessary to secure housing, resolve tax issues, and more.
Ford Encourages Community Colleges to Increase Use of Minority Businesses, Highlights Recent Data
CHICAGO – Urging community colleges to proactively improve contract opportunities for minorities, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is highlighting a recent report from the Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) detailing how community colleges have lagged behind goals to expand use of Business Enterprise Program (BEP) entities.
Gordon-Booth Highlights Illinois State Police Hiring Effort Offering $90k+ for New Troopers
PEORIA, Ill. – With the Illinois State Police (ISP) offering increased pay and benefits for new troopers, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is encouraging interested individuals to take advantage and apply with ISP by May 1.
DuBuclet Advances Measure Ensuring Proper Haircare for Youth in Care
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is working to bring greater cultural awareness to the foster care system by passing legislation through a House committee to ensure youth in care receive culturally appropriate haircare. “Proper haircare is necessary...
Hernandez Fighting for Fair Pay for Restaurant Workers, Level Playing Field for Suburban Employers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, is fighting for fair pay for restaurant workers and a level playing field for all businesses by advancing new legislation that would phase out lower wages for tipped workers and help suburban restaurants compete with their Chicago counterparts.
Manley Working to Streamline State Government with Financial Reporting Reforms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is working to bring greater efficiency and accountability to state government by advancing new legislation through a House committee that will give the state’s financial watchdogs more tools to oversee management of taxpayer dollars.
Scherer Welcomes Decatur Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe to State Capitol
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of her historic status as Decatur’s first female mayor during Women’s History Month, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, spoke about Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe in a speech on the chamber floor of the Illinois House of Representatives.