Latest Updates:
Local Elected Officials Invite Residents to Unpack the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline on Jan. 20
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will welcome 988 call takers and behavioral health experts to explain the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its impact at an in-person and virtual event scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 20 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Friendship Community Place, located at 5150 Northwest Highway in Chicago.
Rep. Mary Gill Seeks to Preserve LSCs Right to Decide on Police Protection
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is introducing legislation to ensure that Chicago Local School Councils (LSC) maintain the authority to decide if Chicago Police officers are assigned to their schools.
New Scherer-Backed Law Protects Workers from Abusive Anti-Labor Tactics
DECATUR, Ill. – Workers will be better protected under a new law backed by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, in response to the outbreak of disruptive anti-worker tactics during labor protests and rallies across the country.
Manley-Backed Law Providing Paid Leave to All Illinois Workers Takes Effect
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is alerting workers that the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” is in effect across Illinois since Jan. 1 of this year, requiring all employers in Illinois to provide their employees with up to 5 paid days off per year.
LaPointe’s Office, Northwest Side Organizations to Host Homeless Persons Memorial Service Jan. 16
CHICAGO – The office of state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will join Northwest Side organizations Tuesday to remember those lost prematurely due to homelessness and to encourage further action to prevent tragedies.
Manley Applauds Investment in School Libraries, Continues Efforts to Support Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting efforts by the Illinois Secretary of State to ensure that students have access to up-to-date educational materials by investing nearly $1.5 million in public school libraries across Illinois.
Gill to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, Jan. 20 in Palos Heights
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Residents can share their thoughts on state and local issues directly with state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, at her upcoming Coffee and Conversation stop on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts located at 12807 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.
Rep. Mason Measure Guaranteeing Renters’ Rights Takes Effect
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, put her support behind a measure to guarantee renters the right to pay landlords in cash, which went into effect just a few days ago.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Raises Awareness of Networking Event to Promote CEJA Grant Opportunities
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of a networking event held by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that will help organizations connect to Climate and Equitable Job Act (CEJA) funding opportunities.
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
Ammons Highlighting FAFSA Changes, Opportunities For More Student Aid
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Continuing her support for college students and their tuition needs, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, wants her community to know about a revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including streamlined access and heightened security measures.
Stuart Delivers Donated Winter Clothing, Supplies to Granite City Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, continued her support of area schools by delivering donations of winter clothing, food and other essentials contributed by local families to Granite City Community School District (CSD) #9.
Ammons, Champaign County Host Committee on Voter Access
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and the House Ethics & Elections Committee are hosting a hearing on voter access Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookens Administrative Center at 1776 E. Washington St. in Urbana.
Law Allowing Cash Rent Payments Takes Effect
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Renters are guaranteed additional flexibility in payment options under a new law passed by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, ensuring tenants have the option of paying in cash.
Manley Works to Help Support Young Readers, Highlights Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to ensure that students across Illinois have access to educational materials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the new partnership between Illinois and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails books to children ages 5 and under for free.
Canty to Hold ‘Weathering thru Winter’ Workshop to Promote Cold Weather Safety
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is joining Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton and representatives from Nicor and Commonwealth Edison to hold a ‘Weathering thru Winter’ workshop to promote cold weather safety on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Prospect Heights Public Library on 12 N. Elm Street in Prospect Heights.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Hosting Winter Coat Drive
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is continuing to combat the impacts of joblessness and homelessness by hosting a winter coat drive at her office on 1 E. Benton St., Suite 101 in Aurora.