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Kelly Statement on Mass Shooting in Highland Park
CHICAGO – Following the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Ill., state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, issued this statement.
![Gong-Gershowitz Speaks on Gun Violence Tragedy in Highland Park](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Gong-Gershowitz.jpg)
Gong-Gershowitz Speaks on Gun Violence Tragedy in Highland Park
GLENVIEW, Ill – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, issued this statement regarding the gun violence tragedy that unfolded in Highland Park:
![Gordon-Booth Highlights R3 Investment in Local Organizations, to Host Virtual Press Conference Tuesday on Impact](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Gordon-Booth.jpg)
Gordon-Booth Highlights R3 Investment in Local Organizations, to Host Virtual Press Conference Tuesday on Impact
PEORIA, Ill. – Peoria-based non-profits will begin to receive grants as part of the state’s Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program created under cannabis legalization spearheaded by Leader Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria.
![Hoffman Highlights Implementation of Inflation Relief Package for Families](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
Hoffman Highlights Implementation of Inflation Relief Package for Families
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – The start of July marks the effective date of the Illinois Family Relief Plan, an inflation relief package backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, designed to help families with gas, groceries, property taxes and direct relief.
![Ford to Join Sunday Rally Outside Cook County Jail Underscoring Need to Reduce Recidivism](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Ford.jpg)
Ford to Join Sunday Rally Outside Cook County Jail Underscoring Need to Reduce Recidivism
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join a “Returning Citizens Independence Day” press conference and rally on Sunday, July 3 at 10 a.m. outside of the Cook County Jail to join advocates, previously incarcerated and reentry organizations to talk about the need to take action to reduce recidivism.
![Hoffman Highlights Implementation of Inflation Relief Package for Families](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Hoffman.jpg)
Hoffman and Stuart React to U.S. Steel’s Granite City Works Proposal
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, issued the following statement in response to possible plans from U.S. Steel to sell blast furnaces and significantly reduce the workforce at Granite City Works.
![Rep. Manley Reacts to Overturn of Roe v. Wade](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
Rep. Manley Reacts to Overturn of Roe v. Wade
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, released the following statement.
![Walker Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Walker.jpg)
Walker Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision.
![Mason Statement on Roe Decision](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Mason.jpg)
Mason Statement on Roe Decision
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
![LaPointe Responds to Roe v. Wade Overturn](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/LaPointe.jpg)
LaPointe Responds to Roe v. Wade Overturn
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade.
![West Statement on Overturn of Roe v. Wade](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/West.jpg)
West Statement on Overturn of Roe v. Wade
ROCKFORD, Ill. – With Friday’s Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, issued the following statement.
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Gordon-Booth Responds to Overturn of Roe v. Wade
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, released the following statement after the Supreme Court’s overturn of Roe v. Wade.
![Rep. Hirschauer Defends Reproductive Health Rights as SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hirschauer.jpg)
Rep. Hirschauer Defends Reproductive Health Rights as SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement upon learning of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
![Stava-Murray Responds to Roe Ruling](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Stava-Murray.jpg)
Stava-Murray Responds to Roe Ruling
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.
![Mayfield Statement on Roe Decision](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg)
Mayfield Statement on Roe Decision
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s ruling which overturned Roe v. Wade.
![Avelar Defends Reproductive Health Rights in Wake of Overturning of Roe v. Wade](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Avelar.jpg)
Avelar Defends Reproductive Health Rights in Wake of Overturning of Roe v. Wade
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, issued the following statement in response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
![Hernandez Reaffirms Commitment to Reproductive Health Rights](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Hernandez.jpg)
Hernandez Reaffirms Commitment to Reproductive Health Rights
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
![Yang Rohr Responds to Overturning of Roe v. Wade](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
Yang Rohr Responds to Overturning of Roe v. Wade
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, issued the following statement in response to the overturning of the landmark reproductive rights Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade: