Latest Updates:
Harper Invites Community Members to Greater Englewood Unity Day Celebration
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, is inviting community members to participate in the long-running tradition of a cleanup and community celebration in Greater Englewood, to be held May 6 at 10 a.m. at 6138 S. Wood St. in Englewood. The cleanup will last until noon, after which a celebration is planned at Imagine Englewood, 6407 S. Honore St. until 2 p.m.
Scherer-Backed Measure Aims to Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is working to make prescription drugs more affordable by passing new bipartisan legislation cracking down on price gouging by big pharmaceutical companies.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Supports Measure to Ban Deceptive Practices by Anti-Choice Groups
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is working to ban deceptive practices anti-choice groups use to deny women access to reproductive health care.
Hernandez-Backed Measure to Increase Language Equity, Access Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Multilingual Illinois residents will have an easier time accessing state services thanks to legislation supported by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, that passed the House Wednesday.
Canty to Host Summer Bucket List Event
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — To prepare for a summer of family fun, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is inviting community families to join her for a Summer Bucket List creation event on Thursday, May 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at her district office located at 12 E Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights.
Rep. Buckner to Hold Community Baby Shower to Provide Free Resources to Local Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is joining with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, state Sen. Robert Peters and Cook County Commissioner Bill Lowry to host a Community Baby Shower on Saturday, May 13. It will be held at the Timothy Community Corporation, on 4351 South Drexel in Chicago, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Rep. Syed Measure Prohibiting Price Gouging of Generic Prescription Drugs Passes the House, Soon to be Heard in the Senate
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Big pharmaceutical corporations jacking up the costs of generic prescription drugs could face serious financial penalties following legislation by state Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, which just passed the State House of Representatives and is set to be heard in the Senate in coming weeks.
Yang Rohr Extends Protections for School Buses with New Legislation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is working to keep students safe in and around school bus stops by backing legislation to enhance bus safety.
Avelar, Team Participates in Lewis University Plane Pull
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In support of Special Olympics Illinois, state Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and her staff participated in Lewis University’s third annual Plane Pull event.
Rep. Sharon Chung Measure to Preserve Child Labor Rights in ‘Vlogs’ Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is spearheading a measure to preserve child labor rights for minors featured in adult-controlled online content creation, often called ‘vlogs,’ which unanimously passed the House Labor and Commerce Committee and advanced to the House floor for consideration.
Rep. Gregg Johnson Resolution Advocating for Quad Cities Rail Project Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, passed House Resolution 167 out of committee.
Rep. Hernandez Measure Expanding Access to Emergency Contraception on Campuses Advances to House Floor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Public universities and community colleges will be required to make emergency contraception at a reduced price available under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora.
Hirschauer Pushes Measure to Protect Nursing Home Residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Nursing home residents would enjoy greater protection from restraining practices and unnecessary overmedication under new legislation led by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia.
Kelly Calls Attention to Elected School Board Meetings
CHICAGO – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is raising awareness of the upcoming change to an elected school board in the City of Chicago as well as of the meetings that city residents may attend if they wish to give input.
Gonzalez Bill Expands Rights of Incarcerated Youth
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Violations of rights for incarcerated youth would be brought under more scrutiny under new legislation backed by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago.
Rep. Gonzalez Backing Effort to Ensure Businesses Accept Cash Payments
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Violations of rights for incarcerated youth would be brought under more scrutiny under new legislation backed by state Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, D-Chicago.
Wednesday Blue Room Press Conference: Ford, Ammons to Push for Fully-Funded Public Universities
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, will team up with representatives from Illinois public universities for a press conference on Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. in the Capitol Blue Room.
Delgado Makes Emergency Contraception More Available on Public University Campuses
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New legislation sponsored by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, would expand access to emergency contraception at wellness kiosks in public colleges and universities.