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Harper Bills Advance Bold Agenda Focused on Equity, Sustainability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the first half of the 2023 legislative session, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has successfully passed an ambitious package of bills aimed at improving healthy food access, economic and social equity and environmental sustainability.
Davis Family Asks for Privacy and Prayers After Medical Emergency and Car Accident
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Tuesday, April 11th, after experiencing a medical emergency, State Representative William “Will” Davis of the 30th District was involved in a minor car accident.
Rep. Sharon Chung Announces State Funding for Local Bridge and Railroad Improvements
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is announcing the recent approval of funding for railway improvement projects in Normal, East Peoria and Washington.
Hoffman and Stuart to Host Free Community Shred Day this Saturday in Fairview Heights
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are inviting area residents to bring old bills, receipts and other personal-identifying documents to be securely disposed of at a free community shred day, scheduled for Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Rec Complex of Fairview Heights, located at 9950 Bunkum Rd. in Fairview Heights.
Smith Supports Chicago State University Strike and Investment in Higher Education
CHICAGO –In response to the ongoing faculty strike at Chicago State University (CSU), state Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, issued a statement in a show of solidarity with striking faculty, staff and students.
Ortíz Supports More Expression in Graduation Attire
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is expanding opportunities for personal expression in graduation ceremonies and attire through a new bill.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Kane County Expungement Clinics
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is joining Circuit Clerk Theresa Barreiro to hold two Kane County Expungement Clinics to assist Kane County residents with expunging or sealing records. The first will be on April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Aurora Public Library on 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The second will be on September 9, from 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m., at the Gail Borden Public Library, on 270 N. Grove Avenue in Elgin.
Hirschauer to Host Mobile Secretary of State Event
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting a Mobile Secretary of State event on Friday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hanover Township Senior Center located at 240 Illinois Route 59 in Bartlett.
Gong-Gershowitz Calls on Illinois Senate to Pass ‘Deepfake’ Digital Forgery Bill
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is urging her Senate colleagues to take up her legislation to crack down on exploitative ‘deepfake’ forgeries by creating civil penalties on anyone for creating and distributing sexually explicit fake images of another person without consent.
Flowers Passes Certification Bill to Improve Quality of Care at Mental Health Agencies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Deputy Majority Leader Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, passed a bill to improve the quality of mental health care by requiring community mental health or developmental services to renew their licenses more frequently.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces April Events: Earth Day Clean Up, Virtual Social Justice Meeting, Museum Visits
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is sponsoring several events in April to foster community involvement and promote local opportunities to her constituents.
Yang Rohr Backed Bill Improves Student Safety with Allergy Instruction
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, advanced legislation that would protect students with allergies, encouraging school districts to adopt comprehensive training programs.
Hoffman Urges Medicaid Users to Prepare for Renewal Process
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With pandemic-era continuous coverage ending for Medicaid, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging residents to make sure they are prepared to renew their coverage in the coming months.
Rep. Sharon Chung Backs Measure to Cap Insulin Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, put her support behind a measure to cap 30-day insulin costs for people on state-regulated health insurance at $35.
Rep. Sharon Chung Passes Measure to Require Health Insurance to Cover Hearing Aids for All Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – All Illinois health insurance plans would cover medically-necessary hearing aids under a measure introduced by state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, which advanced to the state Senate last week.
Hirschauer Highlighting Nearly $60 Million in Grants for Recreation Projects Throughout Illinois
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is excited to announce that the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Village of South Elgin, and Batavia Park District will be included in the $60 million state grant for parks districts and recreational departments in Illinois.
Guerrero-Cuellar Expands ISP Eligibility
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, moved to improve eligibility for the Illinois State Police (ISP) and its college degree requirements under a new law passed in the House last week.
Rep. Rashid Bill to Promote Dual Language Programs, Enhance Bilingual Proficiency Passes IL House
BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation filed by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that will ensure the state of Illinois develops a blueprint to expand high-quality dual language programs in our public schools.