“Senator Durbin has been a tireless advocate for the people of Illinois and his leadership in Washington will be missed. “For someone who had been in DC for decades, Durbin frequently rejected the political status quo and fought for what he believed in – even if the...
Berwyn, IL – The Illinois House this week passed eight bills introduced by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would ban cancer-causing chemicals from consumer products, protect drinking water, enrich education opportunities, and modernize our state’s...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – Today, the Illinois House passed a bill from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would regulate PFAS, long-lasting manufactured chemicals, which have been linked to harmful health effects in humans, including cancers. PFAS, or per- and...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill – The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation this week from Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that would protect the quality of higher education in Illinois. House Bill 1859 requires all courses taught at community college districts...
BERWYN, Ill – Rep. Abelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s executive order attempting to eliminate collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of federal workers: “Donald Trump’s union-busting executive...