Slaughter Takes Oath of Office as New Legislator

CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, took the oath of office on Wednesday to represent the 27th District in the Illinois House of Representatives. He issued the following statement: “This is a humbling experience for my entire family and the communities I...

Mah Sworn in as First Asian-American State Representative

CHICAGO, Ill. – This week, Illinois’ first Asian-American state legislator was sworn into office when state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, took the oath in Springfield at the Illinois House of Representatives Inauguration Ceremony. “Being the first Asian-American to...

Halpin Takes Oath, Pledges to Be Fighter for Middle-Class

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, issued the following statement after Wednesday’s inauguration of the 100th Illinois General Assembly: “Over the past year, I have heard from thousands of residents who believe our state needs to pass a...

Moeller Begins New Term Focused on Ending Budget Impasse

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, was sworn into office on Wednesday to begin serving her second full term as the legislator for the 43rd Illinois House District in the 100th General Assembly and released the following statement: “It is an honor to...