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Scherer-Backed Bill Empowers Springfield Residents to Elect Township Leaders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is empowering Springfield residents to choose Capital Township leaders through a measure that makes simple yet critical changes to an out- of-date section of state law that disenfranchises area residents in a unique manner.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Helps Pass First-of-its-Kind Safe Gun Storage Measure
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is fighting to keep guns out of the wrong hands, protect children from accidental shootings and track lost and stolen firearms by passing a new ‘safe storage’ bill through the House and Senate.
Delgado Statement on Public Transit Reform
CHICAGO, Ill. – For too long, our region’s transit system has been governed by outdated structures that don’t reflect how people live, work, and travel today. Transit should be seamless, safe, and worthy of our world-class city and region. That’s why, after years of leading efforts for a better way forward—and more than a year of working with colleagues, advocates, and communities—I proudly supported the creation of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Ends Session with Responsible Budget, Reforms to Property Tax System, Criminal Justice, Senior Drivers’ Licensing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, finished the Spring 2025 legislative session with progress passing a fiscally responsible budget, advancing new reforms on property taxes, securing equitable criminal justice and easing of unnecessary restrictions on seniors’ freedom to drive.
Jones Passed Balanced Budget, Measures Cracking Down on Human Trafficking and Expanding Heart Health Coverage During Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, passed several critical measures and a balanced state budget as he concluded a productive spring legislative session.
Scherer-Backed Balanced Budget Preserves Normalcy Amidst Trump Induced Uncertainty
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Through her support for a fiscally responsible, balanced budget, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is ensuring that working families in Central Illinois continue to receive the services and other critical resources they need.
Davis Backs Responsible and Compassionate Budget Plan, Highlights Support for Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, is making sure that the healthcare, education, public safety and infrastructure that our working families depend on everyday continue to be funded amidst Donald Trump’s attacks on working families.
Gabel Passes Measure to Give Terminally Ill Adults Compassionate Options to End their Suffering
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, passed a measure out of the House that would allow terminally ill adults with decision-making capacity to request and receive prescription medication that could be self-administered to hasten their foreseeable deaths.
Rep. Mason Leads Passage of Measure Promoting Equitable, Data-Driven Childcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In her role as a leader in childcare progress in Illinois, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, guided the passage of a new measure through the House of Representatives to guarantee data-driven, equitable childcare.
Mah Concludes Spring Session with Fiscally Responsible Budget Focused on Cutting Costs for Working People
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, concluded a productive legislative session by helping pass a fiscally responsible budget that helps cut costs on vital goods and everyday essentials for working people.
Canty Ends Legislative Session with Fiscally Responsible Budget, Progress on Affordable Prescription Drugs, Criminal Justice Reform
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, ended the 2025 spring legislative session by helping to craft a fiscally responsible budget that makes life more affordable for working families, passing a landmark measure to lower the cost of prescription drugs and advancing essential new criminal justice measures.
Buckner Ends Legislative Session with Balanced Budget, Equitable Criminal Justice Reform, Progress for Affordable Prescription Drugs
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, finished a productive spring legislative session with a fiscally responsible budget, numerous major criminal justice reforms and new measures to cut costs of prescription drugs.
Hirschauer Streamlines Government Costs to Protect Critical Services in New Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is supporting a new fiscally and socially responsible state budget plan that passed Saturday, which makes smart cuts to the cost of government and helps Illinois navigate a chaotic situation stemming from Trump’s Washington.
Grasse Prioritizes Fiscal Responsibility in New State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, supported a fiscally and socially responsible state budget plan on Saturday prioritizing smart cuts to the cost of government and helping Illinois patch potential disturbances stemming from Washington.
Blair-Sherlock Backs Balanced Budget, Highlights Focus on Family Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park, backed a responsible and compassionate budget plan Saturday that cuts bureaucracy and carefully prioritizes resources to support schools, public safety and essential services families rely on.
Vella Backs Responsible Budget Plan, Emphasizes Continued Work to Support Families, Schools and Public Safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session wrapped up Saturday, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed a balanced budget plan that cuts government bureaucracy in order to strengthen investment in local schools, support public safety and better prepare Illinois to address economic uncertainty caused by Washington politicians.
Hoffman Backs Balanced Budget Plan, Cuts Bureaucracy, Looks to Prepare Illinois for Future
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, backed a balanced budget plan Saturday that responsibly cuts government bureaucracy while prioritizing support for education, strengthening public safety and better preparing Illinois to handle economic uncertainty due to actions in Washington.
Gill Reflects on Budget Process, Underscores Responsible Cuts and Strategic Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session wrapped up Saturday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D- Chicago, backed a balanced budget plan that supports first responders, strengthens healthcare access and directs more resources toward schools while making significant cuts to government bureaucracy.