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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.
Manley Visits the White House to Highlight Local Initiatives and Community Needs
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to advocate for the needs of local residents, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined other local officials from Will County to update the White House on new programs that are providing important resources to communities across the region as well as work to secure additional resources to address the needs of local residents.
Hernandez Lays Out 2024 Legislative Priorities
MELROSE PARK, Ill. — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is announcing her goals for the 2024 legislative session—highlighting issues such as housing, healthcare access, government transparency, education and addressing the difficulties posed by the ongoing spike in migrant arrivals.
Rep. Buckner Holding Press Conference on Measure to Crack Down on Cold Cases
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will be holding a press conference covering his measure: the Homicide Victims’ Families Rights Act, which allows family members of cold case victims to seek new investigations, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m., at the TURN Center, 4444 South Evans Avenue in Chicago.
Mayfield Responds to Vista Hospital Loss of Trauma Designation
WAUKEGAN, Ill. — State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is reacting with outrage after Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan had its trauma center designation revoked on Friday, following the failure of its owners to properly manage it.
Hanson to Host Secretary of State Mobile Unit Event at Covenant Living at the Holmstad on Feb. 5
BATAVIA, Ill. – To help local seniors conveniently access driver services, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is welcoming the Illinois Secretary of State’s office to the Covenant Living at the Holmstad retirement community in Batavia for a “Mobile Unit” event this upcoming Monday, Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.