Latest Updates:
Ford, By The Hand to Host Annual Bike Across Chicago this Saturday
CHICAGO – As part of his efforts to uplift area youth, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will join By The Hand Club For Kids’ annual Bike Across Chicago fundraiser this Saturday – a 50-mile bicycle ride across Chicago’s south and west sides to raise money for youth after school support on the city’s south and west sides.
Mayfield Passes Bill Establishing Statewide Literacy Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will soon be required to consult with stakeholders as it develops and adopts a comprehensive statewide literacy plan for students in K-12 schools, under a bill passed by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan.
Rep. Sharon Chung Issues Statement Following End of House Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, issued this statement following the end of the House’s spring legislative session in Springfield:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Issues Statement Following End of House Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement following the end of the House’s spring legislative session in Springfield:
Buckner Issues Statement Following End of House Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the end of the House’s spring legislative session in Springfield:
Rep. Rashid Applauds Responsible Budget That Prioritizes Working Families
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, released the following statement after helping to pass a state budget that continues to rebuild Illinois’ fiscal house:
Croke Backs Budget Plan Focused on Schools, Public Safety and Reproductive Freedoms
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Focused on building a stronger Illinois that offers more opportunity for everyone, state Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, supported a fiscally and socially responsible state budget plan Saturday that prioritizes investment for classrooms, public safety efforts and critically- needed health care.
Ford Effort Eliminates World War II Veteran Property Taxes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Homeowners who are World War II veterans will no longer have to pay property taxes under a plan pushed by state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, that was included in a recently passed property tax reform package.
Canty Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In her first few months as a legislator, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, passed historic legislation addressing education, pay transparency, and more,
while also passing a fiscally and socially responsible budget that uplifts working families across Illinois.
Hirschauer Prioritizes Violence Prevention in Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Building on years of advocacy, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D- Batavia, passed a balanced budget and legislation that prevents gun violence and invests in youth and community development.
Avelar Prioritizes Health Care Access, Investments During Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation to expand access to affordable health care and defend reproductive freedoms in Illinois.
Hernandez Champions Education, Fiscal Responsibility in Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Building on years of historic fiscal progress, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, helped pass Illinois’ fifth balanced budget, making critical investments in education, health care, and other essential services.
DeLuca Backs Responsible Budget, Spearheads New Funding Coming to Local Municipalities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of continued efforts to support local government services and reduce the local tax burden, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, successfully pushed for an increase in classroom funding and more Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) dollars in this year’s state budget passed Saturday.
Ford Backs Budget Plan, Emphasizes Investments to Support Education
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, supported a state budget plan Saturday that makes historic investments in education from early childhood through college.
Moeller Highlights Responsible, Balanced Budget that Supports Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, backed a balanced budget Saturday that increases support for education, fully funds public safety efforts and protects essential services families depend on.
Vella Highlights Public Safety, Education Funding in State Budget Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed a balanced budget plan Saturday that provides significant funding aimed at improving public safety and job creation efforts, as well as supporting students and teachers in area schools.
Hoffman Backs Responsible Budget Plan that Prioritizes Public Safety, Schools and Essential Services Families Rely On
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Underscoring his commitment to support working families, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, supported a balanced state budget plan Saturday that makes critical investments in public safety, education and services residents depend on.
Andrade Passes Balanced Budget, Tech & Clean Energy Policies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A fiscally and socially responsible budget, bold clean energy initiatives, and smart tech policy that protects consumers are among the critical pieces of legislation state Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr., D-Chicago worked to pass during the spring legislative session.