Latest Updates:
Rita Hails Park Redevelopment Grant
TINLEY PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita, D-Blue Island, is celebrating the award of over $311,000 to the Village of Tinley Park by the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, for the redevelopment of Buedingen Park.
Rep. Hirschauer Highlights Back to School Sales Tax Holiday on School Supplies
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting the upcoming back to school sales tax holiday on school supplies and certain school-related items that will take place August 5-14.
Rep. Hernandez to Hold Shred Day, Electronic Recycling, Drug Take-Back Event
CICERO, Ill. — Due to increased demand for on-site paper shredding, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, in partnership with Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, is hosting a second community shred day, electronics recycling and prescription drug take-back event on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot behind Olympic Theater, 6134 W Cermak, Cicero.
Yednock Spotlights Upcoming Back to School Shopping Sales Tax Holiday for Supplies, Clothing
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is reminding constituents about the upcoming back to school sales tax holiday on school supplies and certain footwear and clothing items that will take place from August 5-14.
State Lawmakers to Hold Hearing on Gun Crimes Thursday Morning
CHICAGO – The bipartisan House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force, chaired by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, will convene Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m. for a virtual hearing on gun crimes, current efforts to curb violence and how the state can take action to help save lives.
Andrade Named to Lead Social Media and Online Extremism Working Group
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, will lead an effort to crack down on extremism in the cybersphere as lead of the new House Social Media and Online Extremism Working Group.
Rep. Hirschauer Named to Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, will continue her fight to get weapons of war off our streets as a member of the new House Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group.
Ness Encourages Families to Utilize Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Shopping
Carpentersville, Ill. – Representative Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) wants to inform community members of the upcoming tax holiday starting August 5th through the 14th.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Named to Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will lead an effort to get weapons of war off streets as a member of the House Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group.
Yang Rohr Passes New Law Expanding Access to Prenatal Vitamins
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Insurance companies will be required to cover the cost of vitamins that help produce better outcomes for expectant mothers under a new law backed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.
Rep. Hirschauer Meets with White House Leaders to Discuss Gun Violence Prevention
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — In the wake of the Fourth of July mass shooting in Highland Park, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and other state lawmakers from Illinois, California, New York and Delaware met with senior White House officials on efforts to prevent gun violence and hold gun manufacturers accountable for their role in the gun violence epidemic.
Vella Invites Residents to Bark in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 6
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is calling on dog lovers to come out for “Bark in the Park,” a free community gathering of local canine organizations that will include training demonstrations, pet safety tips and dog-related goods from local vendors.
Stava-Murray to Hold Public Shred Drive
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray is announcing that her office will be holding a document shredding event this Saturday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at her constituent service office located at 633 Rogers St. in Downers Grove.
Buckner to Hold Back-to-School Event to Provide Free Resources to Local Families
CHICAGO – The Office of State Representative Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is partnering with Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc., a leading provider of government-sponsored managed care services in Illinois; Near North Health; and HFC to host a back-to-school event to provide local families with free resources before the school year starts.
Scherer Celebrates Upcoming Tax Holiday for School Supplies
DECATUR, Ill. — As the new academic year quickly approaches, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the upcoming sales tax holiday on certain clothing and school-related items that will take place August 5-14.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Invites Constituents to Share Healthcare Experiences, Legislative Ideas
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to increase healthcare access and affordability in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is asking for constituents to share their experiences with healthcare and help inform her actions as a lawmaker on this vital topic.
Hoffman Encourages Residents to Know About New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, wants residents to understand that help is a call or text away under the recently launched 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Stava-Murray Highlights Tax Holiday for School Supplies
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray is helping publicize Illinois’ tax holiday on school supplies and school-related items which will occur from August 5-14.