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Hernandez Announces Construction of Clean Energy Contractor Job Hub in Aurora
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, announced the release of funds for launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with one set to begin operation in Aurora soon.
Buckner Announces Construction of Clean Energy Contractor Job Hub
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, announced the release of funds for the launch of 13 clean energy contractor job creation hubs to be built across Illinois, with Chicago hubs set to begin operations soon.
Chung Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Preserve Access to Reproductive Health Medication
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is fighting to ensure personal medical decisions are made by women and their doctors by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to continue to allow access to critical reproductive health medications.
Hoffman Highlights State Funding Coming to Local Communities
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Thanks to advocacy from state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, $580,000 in state grants through the Rebuild Illinois capital program have been issued for local projects – including support for St. Clair Associated Vocational Enterprises (SAVE), building improvements for the Swansea Police Department, infrastructure reconstruction at Belleville’s Bicentennial Park and highway equipment to support local services in St. Clair Township.
Avelar Urges SCOTUS to Protect Women’s Access to Reproductive Care
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dee Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is continuing her fight for the right to choose by calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve access to a common medication used to provide reproductive healthcare.
Manley Prepares for Veto Session, Working to Pass Clean-Up Bill for Hearing Aid Legislation
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – With the upcoming veto session starting next week, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is preparing to advocate for her constituent’s needs in Springfield as well as work on legislation to help implement a bill she recently passed.
Olickal Joins Legislators Urging SCOTUS to Protect Access to Reproductive Care
SKOKIE, Ill. — State Rep. Kevin Olickal, D-Skokie, joined a nationwide wave of legislators in efforts to protect bodily autonomy by urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications.
Yang Rohr Calls on the Supreme Court to Uphold Access to Reproductive Health Medications
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is continuing her fight to defend the right to choose by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve access to critical reproductive health medications.
Hernandez Joins 600 Lawmakers Urging SCOTUS to Preserve Access to Reproductive Health Medication
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications.
Jiménez: SCOTUS Should Protect Women, Not Extremist, Anti-Women Interests
CHICAGO — State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, continued her commitment to securing reproductive rights in Illinois, joining with more than 600 legislators from across the country to demand that the U.S. Supreme Court protects mifepristone access.
Gill Participates in “Principal for a Day” at Worth Elementary
WORTH, Ill. – As part of the Illinois Principal Association’s “Principal for a Day” program, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently spent time with students, faculty and staff at Worth Elementary to hear and see firsthand their day-to-day activities.
Hirschauer: SCOTUS Must Protect Reproductive Health Medications
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, joined more than 600 other representatives from across the country to urge the U.S. Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone, which can safely end a pregnancy and treat miscarriages.
Benton: Plainfield Community Condemns Act of Hate
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton released the following statement Sunday:
Monday – Gordon-Booth Joins BCDI to Highlight “Stop the Clot” Legislation
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will join officials from the Bleeding & Clotting Disorders Institute (BCDI) Monday morning to highlight the challenges and treatment for individuals impacted by blood disorders and discuss newly introduced legislation inspired by local residents to reduce mortality in Illinois.
Canty Joins 600 Legislators Urging SCOTUS to Protect Reproductive Health Medication
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications.
Moeller Calls on SCOTUS To Uphold Reproductive Medication Access
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is continuing her fight to defend the right to choose by joining more than 600 legislators from 49 states in encouraging the U.S. Supreme Court to preserve access to critical reproductive health medications.
Buckner Joins 600 Lawmakers Urging SCOTUS to Preserve Access to Reproductive Health Medication
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, joined a nationwide wave of legislators urging the Supreme Court to defend access to mifepristone and other critical reproductive health medications.
Manley Highlights College Changes Everything Month, Encourages Students to Apply for College
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that students have the opportunity to reach their academic goals and pursue a higher education, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging students and their families to take advantage of the resources the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is offering during their College Changes Everything Month this October and beyond.