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Rep. Lisa Hernandez Celebrates Launch of Lottery Ticket Supporting Scholarships for Underserved Populations
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, will join state Sen. Mattie Hunter, other members of the General Assemby, the DREAM Fund and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) at a reception to celebrate the launch of a specialty lottery ticket that will fund scholarships for Black and Brown college students.
Manley Introduces Legislation to Consolidate Local Units of Government, Save Taxpayer Dollars
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to make government more taxpayer-friendly, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, introduced legislation last week that would create a uniform process to dissolve units of local government.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Batavia Public Library Remote Office Hours
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing that she will be holding remote office hours at the Batavia Public Library four times in coming months: Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 26 and April 23, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The library is located on 10 S. Batavia Road in Batavia.
Scherer Sponsors Bill to Expand Senior Property Tax Relief
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to ease the property tax burden facing seniors by expanding the eligibility pool of senior freeze applicants.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Attends ‘Communities in Action: Building a Better Illinois and Indiana’ at White House
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, joined other lawmakers to attend ‘Communities in Action: Building a Better Illinois and Indiana’ at the White House, where they met with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to share constituent stories and discuss the impacts of new federal infrastructure projects and investments in transportation.
Manley Highlights New Tax Breaks, Tax Resources for Residents
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – With tax season here, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is urging residents to take advantage of the newly expanded state Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and other resources the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) offers taxpayers.
Yang Rohr Champions Student-Athlete Mental Health with New Bill
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Underscoring her commitment to the mental health and wellness of Illinois kids, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, introduced legislation to limit excessive practice for student-athletes.
Manley Joins Local Aging Agency Podcast to Highlight Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Legislation
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to promote the resources that are available to older adults who are raising children, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined AgeGuide’s podcast series on aging to talk about the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program, known as GRG Plus, available to Will County residents.
Ammons Calls on POTUS, State Agencies to Adopt Child Protections
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is calling on Illinois state agencies, the United States Senate, and President Joe Biden to take imperative action on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children, which offers protections for the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of minors.
Hoffman Visits White House, Urges Further Investment in Local Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, visited the White House earlier this month to meet with U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other White House officials to discuss the impact of federal investment in Illinois through the Biden-Harris Administration.
Stava-Murray Bill Would Aid Survivors of Abuse in Overcoming Financial Barriers to Leaving
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, has filed a bill aimed at making it easier for many survivors of abuse to leave dangerous situations, in spite of financial factors that can make it difficult to assert independence.
Hoffman’s ‘Seniors Deserve Dignity’ Bill would Supplement Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To assist seniors who are in a supportive living facility and receive Medicaid and personal needs allowances, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is proposing a monthly supplemental payment to help them with small personal expenses – such as paying for haircuts, clothing, magazines and other purchases.
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.