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Benton Unveils 2024 Agenda Focused on Working Families
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, introduced an agenda prioritizing tax relief, workers’ rights, affordable childcare, and other needs of middle-class families and seniors for the 2024 legislative session.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Virtual Social Justice Committee on Veteran Outreach
AURORA, Ill. – In partnership with the Road Home Program, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is holding a virtual social justice committee to discuss methods to help veterans returning to civilian life.
House and Senate Mental Health Committees to Address Behavioral Health Workforce Shortage
CHICAGO – The House Mental Health & Addiction Committee will meet jointly with the Senate Behavioral Mental Health Committee to discuss the ongoing issue of the behavioral health workforce shortage across the state.
DeLuca to Host Press Conference Jan. 24, Submits Proposal to Hold Repeat Gun Offenders Accountable
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – Concerned that too many criminals are endangering communities with repeat gun offenses, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has put forth a plan to reimplement expanded sentences for repeat gun offenders, as well as require juvenile repeat firearm offenders to participate in social service programs.
Rep. Syed Measure Prohibiting Price Gouging of Prescription Drugs Goes into Effect
PALATINE, Ill. – A measure passed by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, which enforces serious financial penalties on big pharmaceutical corporations that jack up the costs of prescription drugs, is now in effect.
Delgado Introduces Bill Bringing Greater Transparency to Work Eligibility Verification Process
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is fighting to strengthen the rights of workers by introducing legislation that brings greater transparency and efficiency to the work eligibility verification process known as E-Verify.
Scherer Welcomes Investment in Macon County’s Outdoors
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue, D-Decatur, is applauding Macon County’s receipt of nearly $3.7 million dollars from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to transform Scovill Golf Course Clubhouse and renovate the Macon County Conservation District.
Hoffman Highlights Smart Start Effort to Eliminate Preschool Deserts
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is applauding the initial results of Smart Start, a comprehensive plan to build out Illinois’ early childhood education system, expand access to affordable childcare and ensure children have the support they need to succeed.
Entra en vigor la innovadora legislación impulsada por Jiménez que mejora las ayudas a la vivienda.
CHICAGO — Las familias se beneficiarán de los estándares más transparentes para la asistencia de la vivienda por una nueva ley de la representante estatal Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago. Jimenez aplaude la implementación de la nueva ley en el evento Victory Celebration del grupo Chicago Coalition for Homelessness.
Groundbreaking Legislation Championed by Jimenez Enhancing Housing Support Comes Into Effect
CHICAGO — Families will benefit from more transparent standards for housing assistance under a new law now in effect from state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago. Jiménez applauded implementation of the new law at the Chicago Coalition for Homelessness’ annual Victory Celebration this week.
Syed Introduces New Measure to Cut Prescription Drug Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. –State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, is continuing her work to reduce the price of prescription drugs with a new measure she introduced Wednesday creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board empowered to review prices of certain drugs and block price increases that would gouge patients.
Manley Highlights Local Scholarship Opportunity
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to help ensure that local students have the opportunity to access a higher education, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging high school seniors who reside in Plainfield Township to take advantage of the Plainfield Township Youth Excellence Scholarship.
Hoffman Applauds Wieland’s East Alton Modernization Project
EAST ALTON, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is touting the economic outlook for the Metro East as Wieland North America announced a $500 million commitment to modernize its East Alton facility and support local jobs.
Jiménez Encourages Families Take Advantage of Energy Bill Support with LIHEAP Event
CHICAGO — As energy bills continue to rise in the face of frigid winter temperatures, state Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is partnering with area organizations to inform families on the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) at a workshop on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alfred Nobel Dual Language School at 4127 W. Hirsch St.
Manley Recognizes Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Continues Efforts to Support Survivors
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to raise awareness of human trafficking and the dangers it poses to Illinoisians, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
DeLuca Plan would Ramp Up LGDF Money for Communities, Better Support Local Services
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. – Emphasizing the impact the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) has on essential community services, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has introduced a plan to increase the percentage of tax revenue municipalities receive under LGDF over the next six years.
Rep. Mary Gill Highlights Legislative Agenda for Upcoming Session
CHICAGO – As lawmakers return to Springfield, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is working on legislation that will expand access to lifesaving medication and protect victims of car theft.
Manley Highlights Cold Weather Safety Tips
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – With temperatures expected to drop to potentially dangerous levels over the next few days, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a variety of tips for residents to use to prepare for cold weather conditions.