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Ford Introduces Under 21 Ban on Delta-8 THC Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about the ease of access and intoxicating effects of Delta-8 THC products on youth, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced a uniform ban on all current and future Delta products for those under 21.
Gill Backs Effort to Make Forest Preserve Districts Safer
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has joined an effort to clarify the state’s concealed carry law to ensure forest preserve districts have the ability to prohibit firearms at specific locations, as well as at public and private events that take place on forest preserve grounds.
Scherer Support for Animal Protections Earns Perfect Score from the Illinois Humane Society
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Scherer, D-Decatur, supported a number of measures protecting dogs, cats, and other domestic animals, earning the highest rating from the Illinois Humane Society (IHS).
Manley Continues Efforts to Protect Seniors, Hosts a Senior Fraud Seminar
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure that seniors have the information they need to keep themselves safe, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a Senior Fraud Seminar with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Canty Receives 100% Score From Illinois Humane Society
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, received an impressive 100% scorecard from the Illinois Humane Society for her legislative work concerning animals and animal rights causes.
Mason Receives Community Legislative Hero Award
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, will be awarded Live4Lali’s Community Hero Award for her successful legislative work on preventing and ending drug overdoses.
Local Art Contest Celebrates Creativity and the Environment, Sponsored by Rep. Rashid
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is encouraging local elementary school students to share their artistic talent and raise awareness of important environmental issues by participating in his 21st District Art Contest.
Delgado: Hydrogen Hub, Clean Energy Jobs Critical to Illinois’ Future
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is continuing her fight for clean energy opportunities that support disadvantaged communities, highlighting the importance of federal funding for a Midwestern Hydrogen Hub that will decarbonize key economic sectors.
Scherer Highlights Data and Technology Workforce Development Program Pilot
DECATUR, Ill. – In an effort to help local residents to pursue in-demand training for a career in technology, computer and data science, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging interested individuals to apply to the state’s new workforce pipeline program.
Benton Bill Would Restore Tax Break for Workers’ Union Dues
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is supporting union workers by introducing a bill to restore a tax benefit which was recently taken away by Washington politicians. Benton’s measure would allow workers to deduct their union dues from their state taxes, potentially saving union workers hundreds a year.
Gill Highlights Manufacturing Month at Uesco Industries, Inc. with Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
ALSIP, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and local officials in a visit of Uesco Industries, Inc. in celebration of Manufacturing Month in Illinois.
Stava-Murray Receives 100% Score from Humane Society
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, received a perfect score of 100% from the Illinois Humane Society, for her legislative work on behalf of animals and support for animal rights causes.
Walsh Announces New District Office Location
JOLIET, IL –State Rep. Larry Walsh, D-Elwood, has opened a new constituent service office at 3141 W. Jefferson St. in Joliet.
Manley to Help Residents Acquire REAL IDs, Hosts a Mobile Secretary of State Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to help residents conveniently obtain a REAL ID and access other driver services, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting the Secretary of State’s Mobile Unit in Crest Hill.
Hernandez Announces Construction of Clean Energy Contractor Job Hub in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced the release of funds for launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with one set to begin operation in Aurora soon.
Buckner Announces Construction of Clean Energy Contractor Job Hub
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, announced the release of funds for the launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with Chicago hubs set to begin operations soon.
Chung Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Preserve Access to Reproductive Health Medication
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is fighting to ensure personal medical decisions are made by women and their doctors by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to continue to allow access to critical reproductive health medications.
Hoffman Highlights State Funding Coming to Local Communities
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Thanks to advocacy from state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, $580,000 in state grants through the Rebuild Illinois capital program have been issued for local projects – including support for St. Clair Associated Vocational Enterprises (SAVE), building improvements for the Swansea Police Department, infrastructure reconstruction at Belleville’s Bicentennial Park and highway equipment to support local services in St. Clair Township.