Latest Updates:
Benton Invites Community Members to Senior Fair
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is inviting residents to a Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Dr. in Plainfield.
Manley-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Red Light Camera Corruption Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to prevent red light camera companies from influencing elected officials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation, which was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker, that creates a number of prohibitions on the political conduct that red light camera companies can engage in.
Manley-Backed Bill Protecting Children from Dangerous Firearm Marketing Practices Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Firearm manufacturers will no longer be able to advertise guns to children due to a measure backed by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, which was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker last week.
Avelar to Deliver Keynote Address at Illinois National Organization for Women Conference in Naperville
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will be the keynote speaker at the Illinois National Organization for Women (NOW) conference Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Community United Methodist Church, 20 Center St. in Naperville.
Rep. Rashid Introduces Emergency Relief Legislation in Response to Severe Weather Crisis
BERWYN, IL. – State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, filed legislation to create an Illinois disaster relief grant program to address flooding and other extreme weather events.
Hirschauer Champions Trauma-Informed Care in Task Force Appointment
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, was appointed to the Healing-Centered Illinois Task Force, continuing her commitment to more effective and compassionate approaches to tackling Illinois’ biggest health issues.
Hanson Champions Funding for Area Projects
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, highlighted state funding for the Fox Valley Park District’s Vaughan Tennis Center, paving the way for needed improvements to the facilities.
Harper’s ‘Farm to Food Bank’ Act Becomes Law
CHICAGO – Food banks in Illinois will have improved access to fresh fruits and vegetables under a new law introduced by state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago.
Hirschauer: Lifesaving Medication Needs to be Accessible
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is continuing her commitment to cutting healthcare costs by lowering the price of costly, life saving medications through two new reforms that are now law.
Wednesday: Leader Gordon-Booth Announces Multi-Million Dollar Skating Loop with Peoria Park District
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will join officials from the Peoria Park District to discuss development of a state-of-the-art skating loop in Peoria’s Lakeview Park at a press conference scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. outside of the Lakeview Recreation Center, located at 1013 West Lake Ave. in Peoria.
Rep. Delgado Passes New Health Laws That Will Save Lives
CHICAGO – New laws introduced by state Rep. Eva Dina-Delgado, D-Chicago, will improve access to lifesaving public health information and access to lifesaving drugs for vulnerable families.
Scherer Fighting to Hold Unscrupulous Health Insurance Companies Accountable
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is cracking down on bad actors in the insurance industry by calling for legislation giving the Department of Insurance (DOI) more tools to regulate, analyze and investigate claims of malfeasance such as ghost networks.
Hoffman Applauds Signing of Law Targeting Food Deserts, Encourages Support for Grocers
VENICE, Ill. – As part of efforts to reduce food deserts, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined state Sen. Christopher Belt, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and local leaders Friday at the Venice Park District Recreation Hall for the signing of a new law that will enable grocery stores found in food deserts to be eligible to receive state grants and incentives from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Canty Measure to Support Grocery Stores in Food Deserts Signed into Law
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — A bipartisan measure backed by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, to combat food insecurity by making financial assistance available to grocery stores located in areas designated as food deserts, was signed by the governor on Aug. 18.
Ford, Riverside Officials to Host Press Conference in Support of Decertified Officer Zenna Ramos
RIVERSIDE, Ill. – Underscoring the need to give people second chances, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join decertified officer Zenna Ramos, Village of Riverside President Joseph Ballerine, Village of Riverside Director of Public Safety Matthew Buckley and other local officials at a press conference scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Riverside Village Office to encourage the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) to reverse their decision.
Ortíz-Backed Legislation Protecting Workers Now Law
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, continued to put working families first in his legislative priorities, passing two new laws to advance the right to unionize and equal treatment of freelance workers.
Benton Presses DCFS to Lessen Burdens on Childcare Providers Through Improved Flexibility
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is questioning recent decisions by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in response to concerns voiced by childcare providers across the state following DCFS’ decision to issue new rules ending the so-called “three hour rule,” which had been put in place to address childcare staffing concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Manley Bill Cracking Down on Lewd Behavior in Prison Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to help protect correctional officers and prison staff, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Romeoville, passed legislation aimed at preventing inappropriate behaviors in prison which was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker last month.