PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Residents can share their thoughts on state and local issues directly with state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, at her upcoming Coffee and Conversation stop on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts located at 12807 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to check out Community High School District (CHSD) 218’s High 5 Heights, a new store in Palos Heights which expands and enhances the district’s Adult Transition Program for individuals with special needs.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently supported an effort to ensure all retired Chicago Police Department officers receive a 3% non-compounded cost of living adjustment (COLA), replacing existing statute that provides a lower, 1.5% non-compounded COLA for officers born after Jan. 1, 1966.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Alarmed by the months long delays residents have experienced trying to secure professional licenses necessary for their employment, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure to require the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to modernize its outdated computer systems, as well as use discretion to extend license expirations and renewal deadlines for a year.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois earned another credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings on Tuesday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is highlighting the positive strides the state has taken and is urging continued fiscal responsibility in the years ahead.

CHICAGO – Concerned about recent tragedies and inconsistent court orders, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is encouraging the General Assembly to pass “Karina’s Bill” to strengthen protection orders and ensure domestic abusers surrender their guns.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has joined an effort to clarify the state’s concealed carry law to ensure forest preserve districts have the ability to prohibit firearms at specific locations, as well as at public and private events that take place on forest preserve grounds.

ALSIP, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and local officials in a visit of Uesco Industries, Inc. in celebration of Manufacturing Month in Illinois.

WORTH, Ill. – As part of the Illinois Principal Association’s “Principal for a Day” program, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently spent time with students, faculty and staff at Worth Elementary to hear and see firsthand their day-to-day activities.

CHICAGO – Reflecting her work and commitment to support survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, has been named to the leadership council of A New Direction, a domestic violence agency with the mission to provide counseling, education, advocacy and support for families in need.