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Avelar-Backed Bill to Provide Paid Leave for Workers Signed Into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Workers across Illinois are now entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave for any purpose under legislation supported by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday.
Harper Hails Signing of Paid Leave Law
CHICAGO – Following the signing today of Senate Bill 208, the Paid Leave For All Workers Act, by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is hailing the new measure.
Davis Measure Takes the Next Step to Build a South Suburban Airport
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, successfully passed out of committee legislation that will require the state to establish the process to find partners in the construction of a new south suburban airport in Peotone.
UPDATE – 71st & Pulaski
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Canty to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is hosting a utility bill clinic on Monday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community Consolidated School District 21 Community Service Center and Administrative Office located at 959 W Dundee Rd. Room A308 in Wheeling.
Harper Agriculture Bills Advance Out of Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, advanced a package of bills designed to address food deserts, promote urban farming and lift up minority farmers who have been historically excluded.
Avelar Announces $518,400 in Clean Energy Grants to Create Jobs in Lockport, Romeoville
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — In continuation of her effort to create green jobs and build a clean energy economy, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting grants awarded to Lockport and Romeoville by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Hirschauer Fighting to Provide Educational Support Employees with Fair and Livable Wages
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is working hard to pass a bill that will provide fair compensation for all educational support service employees in Illinois.
Canty Pushes for Pay Transparency to Help Close Gender Wage Gap
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In recognition of International Women’s Day, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, passed a measure out of a House committee Wednesday to require pay transparency in an effort to help close the gender wage gap.
Ford Pushes for State Funding to Renovate and Further Develop Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of ongoing efforts to expand educational and economic opportunities for West Side residents, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is working to pass a $5 million appropriation to support construction and renovation costs at Malcolm X College’s West Side Learning Center.
Gordon-Booth to Host Seniors at Free Community Lunch this Saturday
PEORIA, Ill. – With spring right around the corner, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will host area seniors for a free lunch, bingo, community camaraderie and more as part of her “I Spring Lunch for Our Seniors” event scheduled for Saturday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Childers Banquet and Catering Center, located at 3113 N. Dries Ln. in Peoria.
Fully Empowered Legislative Inspector General Needed Now as Ever
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to strengthen Illinois’ ethics laws and take on corruption, Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid and the CHANGE Illinois Action Fund call on Illinoisans to support and lawmakers to advance legislation that would fully empower the Legislative Inspector General, who investigates allegations of wrongdoing in the state’s legislative branch.
Hernandez Holds Food Drive to Honor César Chávez
CICERO, Ill. — To honor the legacy of labor rights activist César Chávez’s 96th birthday, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, will be collecting non-perishable food at her district office located at 6117 W. Cermak Rd. in Cicero, now through March 31.
Avelar Working to Pass Legislation that will Improve Cultural Competence in Healthcare
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to improve healthcare for diverse populations by introducing legislation to train medical providers to work compassionately with multicultural patients.
Andrade Fighting to Stop New Streaming Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago, is working to prevent burdensome new fees on streaming services with legislation designed to close a loophole that could allow communities to add fees on every subscription video service.
Hoffman Pushes Carbon Capture and Sequestration Legislation, Would Set Up Regulatory Framework
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emphasizing the potential to create jobs while reducing carbon output to the atmosphere, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, passed a measure out of a House committee Tuesday that would create a clearer regulatory framework to establish the underground storage of carbon dioxide in Illinois – better known as carbon capture and sequestration.
Kifowit Leads Effort to Create Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of continued efforts to advocate for our Veterans and ensure they receive the care and attention they deserve, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has introduced legislation to mark June 27 annually as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Day in Illinois.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Condemns Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases, Encourages Public Comment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus stood in opposition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) proposed rule change that would increase the cost of naturalization applications at a press conference Wednesday.