Latest Updates:
Stava-Murray to Hold Press Conference on Gas Stove Warning Label Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray and public health advocates will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 8 at 4:00 p.m. in the Capitol Blue Room to discuss efforts to ensure Illinois consumers are informed about health risks associated with gas stoves.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to Host Press Conference Denouncing Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus will host a press conference responding to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ proposed rule change that would increase naturalization fees.
Rep. Gonzalez Supports Day Laborers with New Bill
CHICAGO – On Monday morning, state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr., D-Chicago, joined workers’ rights organizations at Hearthside Foods in Bolingbrook to demand accountability from corporations who use day and temporary staffing agencies after a whistleblower living in the 23rd House District was fired for exposing child labor and unsafe working conditions.
Representative Rashid introduces Comprehensive Data & Digital Privacy Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is working to increase online privacy protections by introducing the Illinois Data Protection and Privacy Act which would cut down on the dangerous collection, and restrict sharing and sales of personal information.
Rep. Ann Williams Selected as NCEL State Lead for Illinois
CHICAGO – State Representative Ann Williams, D-Chicago, has been named the 2023-2024 Illinois State Lead for the National Conference of Environmental Legislators. In this role, Williams will serve as Illinois’ liaison to the leading national organization of state legislators focused on environmental issues, clean energy policy and growing the green economy.
Hoffman Welcomes Consul General of Bulgaria, Introduces Resolution Honoring Bulgarian American Heritage Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the Consul General of Bulgaria visited the state Capitol Thursday to underscore the positive partnership between Illinois and Bulgaria, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, introduced a resolution recognizing this March as Bulgarian American Heritage Month.
Harper Appointed to House Cannabis Working Group
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has joined several House colleagues on the newly announced House Cannabis Working Group that is tasked with helping to refine and implement equity-based cannabis legislation.
Manley Introduces Proposal to Cover Fitness Memberships for Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois seniors covered by certain health insurance policies and managed care plans will be able to have their basic fitness center membership costs covered by their insurance under a new bill introduced by state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet.
Scherer Announces Creation of OSLAD-Funded Destination Playground in Decatur
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the creation of a new park in Decatur that was funded through the state’s Department of Natural Resources’ (IDNR) Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program.
Jiménez Appointed to Expanded Dobbs Working Group
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, was appointed to continue efforts to secure reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights as a member of the newly expanded Reproductive Health and Dobbs Decision Working Group.
Faver Dias Invites Residents to Share Ideas and Concerns at District Office Open House
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is hosting her first district office open house on Sunday, March 5 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. in Grayslake.
Avelar’s Team to Host Mobile Office Hours
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — To connect with community members and better provide constituent services, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and her team will be hosting mobile office hours on the first Thursday and last Monday of each month throughout 2023.
Rep. Suzanne Ness Responds to Budget Address, Prioritizes Affordable Healthcare, Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, issued the following response to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address and budget proposal:
Hirschauer Denounces Proposed Rail Merger
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and other state and local officials joined the Coalition to Stop CPKC Monday to formally oppose the proposed merger of Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern Railroad. The Coalition, made up of the Villages of Bartlett, Bensenville, Hanover Park, Itasca, Roselle, and Schaumburg, the Cities of Elgin and Wood Dale, and DuPage County, condemns the merger due to the health and safety risks it poses to local communities.
To the People of Kane County
Gun violence is a uniquely American public health epidemic; while we know the remedies, public officials like
Sheriff Ron Hain refuse to prescribe them. We are fighting every day for those remedies, so on one point we agree
with what the Sheriff said in this Daily Herald headline: we are also embarrassed that Sheriff Hain has a “D” by
his name.
Scherer Working to Connect Laid-Off Akorn Workers with Available Resources
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to ensure workers affected by sudden layoffs at Decatur’s Akorn Pharmaceuticals have access to support and job training resources.
LaPointe and Fine Statement on Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The chairs of House and Senate mental health panels, Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, (D-Chicago), and state Sen. Laura Fine, (D-Glenview), issued the following statement Friday regarding unacceptable cases of abuse and exploitation at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, IL.:
Violent Threats, Misinformation Force Postponement of Stuart Constituent Event
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is postponing a Collinsville constituent coffee event originally scheduled Saturday, Feb. 25 due to violent threats and malicious false misinformation being spread by special interest groups about bathroom privacy and safety legislation.