Latest Updates:
Rep. Hirschauer Appointed to Community Health Workers Review Board
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, will help lead an effort to review and improve the training programs of community health workers as a part of the newly established Community Health Workers Review Board.
State Rep. Delgado Hosts Chicago CityKey Event
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, will host a CityKey event to help Chicagoans register for optional government-issued ID cards on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Belmont City of God at 6050 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago’s NorthWest side.
Yang Rohr Encourages Those Eligible to Apply for Early-Childhood Education Scholarships
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, wants those working in or applying for careers in the childcare industry to apply for available aid money for the upcoming 2022-23 school year from the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship.
Rep. Delgado Amplifies Available Early-Childhood Education Scholarships
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, invites students and workers in the childcare industry to apply for available scholarship money for the upcoming school year through the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE).
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Scholarships Available for Early Childhood Education and Childcare Workers for the 2022-23 Academic Year
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing that scholarships from the 2022-23 school year are still available for those interested in getting degrees or credentials in early childhood education or childcare fields.
Burke Announces $20 Million in Community Highway Improvements
OAK LAWN, IL – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, is announcing that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be constructing more than $20 million in improvements to her community’s highway infrastructure.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Responds to Venezuelan Migrants Traveling from Texas to Chicago
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, responded to the news that approximately 70 Venezuelan migrants travelled from Texas to Chicago at the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, with this statement.
Buckner Responds to Venezuelan Migrants Traveling from Texas to Chicago
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, responded to the news that approximately 60 Venezuelan migrants will be traveling from Texas to Chicago at the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott with this statement.
Moeller Highlights Early-Childhood Education Aid Still Available
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, encourages current early-childhood workers or those in early-childhood education to apply for the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) scholarship for the upcoming 2022-23 school year.
Rep. Hirschauer, Sen. Villa Distribute Backpacks, School Supplies to Families in Need
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — To help families prepare for the new school year, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, partnered with WeGo Together for Kids to hand out hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies to local students.
Latino Caucus Statement on Migrant Arrival in Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The following is a statement from the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus regarding the recent arrival of asylum seekers to Chicago from Texas.
La Declaración del Caucus Latino sobre la Llegada de Migrantes Venezolanos a Chicago
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – La siguiente es una declaración del Caucus Legislativo Latino de Illinois con respecto a la reciente llegada de solicitantes de asilo a Chicago desde Texas.
Rep. Hernandez Responds to Migrants Arriving in Chicago
CICERO, Ill. — In response to the news of migrants being moved from Texas to Chicago at the direction of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement.
Hoffman and Belt Plan would Return Money to Ameren Users; Address Higher Bills
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Alarmed at the skyrocketing cost of energy for area residents, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Cahokia, on Thursday introduced a $200 million rebate program that would deliver an estimated $170 to Ameren residential and small commercial energy customers.
Stuart Backs Ameren Rebate Legislation
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Ameren customers would receive rebates to offset high utility costs under legislation backed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, designed to help families with rising energy prices.
Ford Introduces Measure Targeting Illegal Street Racing and Stunt Drivers
CHICAGO – In response to the increase of overnight street takeovers, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced a proposal to expand the state’s mob action laws to include illegal street racing and other racing stunts.
Rep. Hernandez Encourages Personal Health, Hygiene Practices to Prevent MPV
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is urging Illinoisans to practice personal health and hygiene precautions to prevent the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV).
Avelar Named to Senior Housing Residents’ Advisory Council
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will help lead an effort to improve the quality of life for seniors in residential care as part of the new Senior Housing Residents’ Advisory Council.