Cassidy Begins New Term in 101st General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, was sworn into her fifth term in office on Wednesday, vowing to remain committed to protecting the state’s vital services for residents, pursuing smart criminal justice reforms and working to implement...

Jones Sworn in to 101st General Assembly

CALUMET CITY, Ill. – On Wednesday, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, was sworn in to the 101st General Assembly. He delivered the following statement: “I have been given the distinct honor to serve my district once again and it is my every intention to fight...

Smith’s Gun Safety Reform Bill Becomes Law in 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill – State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, helped pass bipartisan gun safety legislation to keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of those who pose an immediate danger to themselves or others. “Republicans and Democrats in the General Assembly worked...