Latest Updates:
Tuesday: Gordon-Booth Invites Families for Back to School One Peoria Event at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. – With back to school just around the corner, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria and state Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, are inviting families out to Glen Oak Park this Tuesday, July 11 for free school supplies, physicals, snacks and summer fun at the annual One Peoria event.
Ford Calls for Pause on Utility Shutoffs in Wake of Historic Rain and Flooding
CHICAGO – With hundreds of West Side residents still dealing with the fallout from last weekend’s flooding, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is urging local utility companies to help those affected by pausing shutoffs and offering grant assistance while people handle the cost of emergency cleanup and repairs.
Hoffman Invites Residents to Check for Unclaimed Cash at Upcoming I-CASH Event
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is welcoming representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to help area residents claim lost funds at an I-CASH event scheduled for Tuesday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Belleville City Hall.
Benton Passes Law to Provide for Children with Disabilities During School Emergencies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students with disabilities can expect better planning for their safety in the event of an emergency at school after a new law passed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield became effective last week.
Crespo Law Requires Nurses Be Informed of Workplace Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nursing staff at licensed Illinois hospitals must now be proactively informed of their legal rights under an important worker and patient protection law after legislation passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, became law last week.
Gill Highlights Start of Mt. Greenwood Streetscape Project
CHICAGO – With the help of state funding, a Mt. Greenwood streetscape project backed by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, will upgrade lighting, improve pedestrian safety and enhance the beauty of the W. 111th St. corridor between S. Homan Ave. and S. Sacramento Ave.
Rep. Syed Calls on Aqua Illinois to Reinforce Water Services in Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods
PALATINE, Ill. – State Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, is calling on private water utility Aqua Illinois to stabilize their infrastructure following a major interruption of water services that forced hundreds in Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods communities to go without water for days.
Stava-Murray Bill Improving Responses to Cyberstalking Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Victims of cyberstalking will have improved hopes of accountability and closure after a bill by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray aimed at improving the ability of law enforcement to respond to that crime was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Tomorrow – Ford to Aid West Side Residents Impacted by Weekend Flooding, Calls for Additional Assistance
CHICAGO –State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to provide aid to those impacted by recent flooding on the West Side – particularly seniors and those facing an unexpected financial burden.
Stava-Murray Tenant Rights Bill Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Tenants throughout Illinois will have more flexibility in how to pay rent after a bill by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on June 30.
Stuart Highlights Measures to Make Higher Education Affordable
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is promoting recent measures aimed at making a college education more affordable and accessible.
Governor Signs Hoffman and Secretary of State Plan to Improve Commercial Driver Safety
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – A proposal passed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, that will update commercial driving restrictions due to drug and alcohol failures, encourage safer procedures around railroad crossings and extend the validity of commercial learner’s permits (CLP) was signed into law Friday by the governor.
Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus Issues Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Bar Affirmative Action in College Admissions
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative House Black Caucus issued this statement following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision blocking efforts to expand equity and opportunity in college admissions:
Gordon-Booth Responds to Additional Supreme Court Decisions
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Friday after the release of additional Supreme Court rulings:
Sunday – Ford to Join Walk in My Shoes for Community Event in Garfield Park, Highlight State Support for Neighborhood Center
CHICAGO –State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will highlight a $500,000 state investment to support nonprofit Walk in My Shoes’ neighborhood programs as well as development of a planned community center during the organization’s annual “Stepping in the Park” event this Sunday, July 2.
Harper Statement on Decision Striking Down Affirmative Action
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, released this statement following the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court which ended affirmative action in higher education admissions:
Gordon-Booth Statement on Today’s Supreme Court Decision
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, issued the following statement Thursday after the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding race-based affirmative action in college admissions:
Ford Responds to Supreme Court Ruling, House Appropriations–Higher Education Committee to Convene
CHICAGO – Following today’s Supreme Court decision regarding race-based affirmative action in college admissions, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has scheduled a House hearing in July to discuss the impact and actions the state can take moving forward.