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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><h2><strong><span class="dktext"><span class="memhdr">Rep. Rita Mayfield</span><br /> </span></strong></h2></div>
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60th District<br />
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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner"><p><strong><span class="memhdr">Biography</span></strong><br /><span>M.B.A. from Benedictine University, M.S. in Management and Organization Behavior with an emphasis in Organization Development from Benedictine University; B.S. in Computer Science from Columbia College; former vice-president of the Waukegan Board of Education, former member of the Waukegan Schools Foundation Board, member of the Harbor Lites Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, volunteer financial instructor for Habitat for Humanity; Mayfield is the first African American Female State Representative elected to the 60th District.</span></p></div>
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			<article id="post-67729" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-67729 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/06/01/mayfield-reflects-on-session-work-addressing-affordability-and-highlights-new-consumer-protections/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg" alt="Mayfield Reflects on Session Work Addressing Affordability and Highlights New Consumer Protections" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/06/01/mayfield-reflects-on-session-work-addressing-affordability-and-highlights-new-consumer-protections/">Mayfield Reflects on Session Work Addressing Affordability and Highlights New Consumer Protections</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/mbulris/" title="Posts by McKenzie Bulris" rel="author">McKenzie Bulris</a></span> | <span class="published">Jun 1, 2026</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the spring legislative session adjourning Monday, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is highlighting her efforts to address the affordability crisis, increase consumer protections and support vulnerable communities.</p>
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			<article id="post-67422" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-67422 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/05/26/mayfield-legislation-creating-price-transparency-for-hearing-care-costs-passes-both-chambers/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg" alt="Mayfield Reflects on Session Work Addressing Affordability and Highlights New Consumer Protections" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/05/26/mayfield-legislation-creating-price-transparency-for-hearing-care-costs-passes-both-chambers/">Mayfield Legislation Creating Price Transparency for Hearing Care Costs Passes Both Chambers</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/mbulris/" title="Posts by McKenzie Bulris" rel="author">McKenzie Bulris</a></span> | <span class="published">May 26, 2026</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. &#8211; Protecting consumers from unfair costs for hearing care, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, passed legislation that creates a regulatory framework for hearing care organizations that operate in Illinois. </p>
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			<article id="post-67128" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-67128 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/05/12/mayfield-heads-bill-to-strengthen-consumer-protections-during-service-provider-home-visits/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg" alt="Mayfield Reflects on Session Work Addressing Affordability and Highlights New Consumer Protections" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/05/12/mayfield-heads-bill-to-strengthen-consumer-protections-during-service-provider-home-visits/">Mayfield Heads Bill to Strengthen Consumer Protections During Service Provider Home Visits</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/mbulris/" title="Posts by McKenzie Bulris" rel="author">McKenzie Bulris</a></span> | <span class="published">May 12, 2026</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. &#8211; Working to strengthen consumer protections, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is leading legislation that requires service providers who offer repairs or installations to establish specific notification requirements. </p>
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			<article id="post-65687" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-65687 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/02/26/mayfield-champions-legislation-to-increase-passenger-rail-service-across-the-midwest/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield-214x300.jpg" alt="Mayfield Champions Legislation to Increase Passenger Rail Service Across the Midwest" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2026/02/26/mayfield-champions-legislation-to-increase-passenger-rail-service-across-the-midwest/">Mayfield Champions Legislation to Increase Passenger Rail Service Across the Midwest</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/nhenderson/" title="Posts by Nykia Henderson" rel="author">Nykia Henderson</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 26, 2026</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. &#8211; Committed to increasing passenger rail services for residents across the Midwest, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has introduced the Passenger Rail Planning Act to require the Illinois Department of Transportation to incorporate service frequency goals into the Illinois State Rail Plan. </p>
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			<article id="post-63350" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-63350 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/11/06/mayfield-advances-major-initiatives-addressing-cost-of-living-issues-for-working-families-and-older-adults-reforming-transit-protecting-due-process/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield-214x300.jpg" alt="Mayfield Champions Legislation to Increase Passenger Rail Service Across the Midwest" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/11/06/mayfield-advances-major-initiatives-addressing-cost-of-living-issues-for-working-families-and-older-adults-reforming-transit-protecting-due-process/">Mayfield Advances Major Initiatives Addressing Cost-of-Living Issues for Working Families and Older Adults, Reforming Transit, Protecting Due Process</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/nhenderson/" title="Posts by Nykia Henderson" rel="author">Nykia Henderson</a></span> | <span class="published">Nov 6, 2025</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— Affordable public transit, relief from rising costs, and new protections safeguarding Illinoisans’ due process rights were top priorities for state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D- Waukegan, during a highly productive fall session focused on making life easier for working people and seniors.</p>
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			<article id="post-61139" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-61139 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/05/31/mayfield-supports-measure-automatically-sealing-records-for-certain-prior-offenses/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg" alt="Mayfield Reflects on Session Work Addressing Affordability and Highlights New Consumer Protections" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/05/31/mayfield-supports-measure-automatically-sealing-records-for-certain-prior-offenses/">Mayfield Supports Measure Automatically Sealing Records for Certain Prior Offenses</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/kwilliams/" title="Posts by Kennedy Williams" rel="author">Kennedy Williams</a></span> | <span class="published">May 31, 2025</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. &#8211; This week, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals. </p>
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			<article id="post-60846" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-60846 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/05/29/mayfield-helps-communities-access-key-public-safety-grants/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg" alt="Mayfield Reflects on Session Work Addressing Affordability and Highlights New Consumer Protections" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/05/29/mayfield-helps-communities-access-key-public-safety-grants/">Mayfield Helps Communities Access Key Public Safety Grants</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/kwilliams/" title="Posts by Kennedy Williams" rel="author">Kennedy Williams</a></span> | <span class="published">May 29, 2025</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill. &#8211; At least 30 cities and counties, including North Chicago, have applied for important grants from the state that are designed to solve firearm crimes and reduce gun violence in communities, thanks to the work of state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan.</p>
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			<article id="post-59471" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-59471 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/02/21/mayfield-responds-to-state-of-the-state-address-prioritizes-working-families/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield-214x300.jpg" alt="Mayfield Champions Legislation to Increase Passenger Rail Service Across the Midwest" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/02/21/mayfield-responds-to-state-of-the-state-address-prioritizes-working-families/">Mayfield Responds to State of the State Address, Prioritizes Working Families</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/jrueda/" title="Posts by Julieanna Rueda" rel="author">Julieanna Rueda</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 21, 2025</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, IL. &#8211; State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D- Waukegan, issued the following statement after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:</p>
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				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/02/18/mayfield-challenges-trumps-extreme-attacks-on-illinois-families-communities-and-the-rule-of-law-committee/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield-214x300.jpg" alt="Mayfield Champions Legislation to Increase Passenger Rail Service Across the Midwest" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/02/18/mayfield-challenges-trumps-extreme-attacks-on-illinois-families-communities-and-the-rule-of-law-committee/">Mayfield Challenges Trump’s Extreme Attacks on Illinois Families, Communities, and the Rule of Law Committee</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/jrueda/" title="Posts by Julieanna Rueda" rel="author">Julieanna Rueda</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 18, 2025</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, condemned the cruel, destructive and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.</p>
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			<article id="post-59030" class="et_pb_post clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_9 post-59030 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-mayfield tag-state-rep-rita-mayfield">

				<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/02/06/mayfield-to-continue-as-chair-of-house-public-safety-and-infrastructure-committee/" class="entry-featured-image-url"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" src="https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Mayfield.jpg" alt="Mayfield Reflects on Session Work Addressing Affordability and Highlights New Consumer Protections" class="" width="1080" height="675" /></a>
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													<a href="https://ilhousedems.com/2025/02/06/mayfield-to-continue-as-chair-of-house-public-safety-and-infrastructure-committee/">Mayfield to Continue as Chair of House Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee</a>
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					<p class="post-meta">by <span class="author vcard"><a href="https://ilhousedems.com/author/kwilliams/" title="Posts by Kennedy Williams" rel="author">Kennedy Williams</a></span> | <span class="published">Feb 6, 2025</span> | <a href="https://ilhousedems.com/category/mayfield/" rel="tag">Mayfield</a> | 0 Comments</p><div class="post-content"><div class="post-content-inner"><p>SPRINGFIELD, Ill.  State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will continue to invest in first responder agencies and facilities, community safety, and violence prevention methods as chair of the House Appropriations: Public Safety &amp; Infrastructure Committee. </p>
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