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Andrade: Reproductive Reforms Needed to Address Gaps in Care
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responded to Walgreens’ latest announcement that they would begin providing mifepristone in select stores: CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responded to Walgreens’ latest announcement that they would begin providing mifepristone in select stores:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Highlights Increased Access to Mifepristone, Reproductive Freedom
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement following the news that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone to some of their Illinois stores:
Gordon-Booth Highlights New Paratransit Vehicles Coming to Peoria
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting state support to help the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District secure three new paratransit vehicles under the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Consolidated Vehicle Procurement Program.
Canty Lays Out Agenda for Coming Months, Focuses on Cutting Property Taxes, Government Transparency, Childcare
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is laying out her agenda for coming months, namely to focus on cutting property taxes, promoting government transparency, and bolstering support for childcare and other pro-family measures.
Gill Volunteers at Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast, Supports Law Enforcement
CHICAGO – In support of local law enforcement, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, volunteered at the Get Behind the Vest Pancake Breakfast earlier this week, helping to raise funds for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation as it helps officers purchase lifesaving...
Manley Highlights Upcoming Deadline for Senior Property Tax Deferral Program
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that seniors are getting the property tax relief that the law entitles them to, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging homeowners over the age of 65 to take advantage of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program.
Hoffman and Belt Visit Shiloh, Highlight Work Together to Support Community
SHILOH, Ill. – State Sen. Christopher Belt, D-Swansea and state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Shiloh’s Village Board of Trustees’ Committee at Large meeting Monday to discuss state support for local projects, including $4 million for a new police station to reflect the needs of the growing community.
Ammons Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal, Prioritizes Policy Equity
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address last Wednesday:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold ‘First Friday’ Event to Cover Spring and Summer Park District Programs
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will be hosting Fox Valley and Batavia Park Districts at her Monthly ‘First Friday’ event this Friday, March 1, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1 E. Benton Street, Suite 101 in Aurora.
Canty Applauds PARC Funding For Improved Recreational Spaces
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, is applauding recent funding to the Arlington Heights community from the Park and Recreational Facility Construction Act (PARC).
Andrade: Property Tax Reforms Needed to Keep Seniors in their Homes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Andrade, D-Chicago, backed proposed legislation to protect low-income seniors from property tax increases, keeping more seniors in the homes they’ve lived in for years.
Faver Dias Pushes to Cap Costs on Inhalers
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, recently introduced a measure to make prescription inhalers more affordable and lower the financial burden of medical care on Illinois families.
Hanson Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address, Underscores Need to Support Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address Wednesday:
Manley Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal, Outlines Work Ahead
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, issued the following statement after Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual State of the State and Budget Address
Blair-Sherlock Introduces Plan to Help Families Rollover 529 College Savings Accounts into Roth IRA
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Families would be able to more easily rollover money from a 529 College Savings account to a Roth IRA under a proposal introduced by state Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock, D-Villa Park.
Cassidy: Time is Now to Demand Change in Budget Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, praised Gov Pritzker’s focus on maternal mortality following the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address on Wednesday:
Hirschauer Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement in response to Gov. JB Pritzker’s annual budget address:
Olickal Responds to Governor’s Budget Address, Highlighting Healthcare Provisions
SKOKIE, Ill. — State Rep. Kevin Olickal issued the following statement in response to the Governor’s budget address on Wednesday afternoon