Mayfield to Host Community Resource and Jobs Fair

Feb 2, 2023 | Mayfield

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, in collaboration with state Sen. Adriane Johnson, is hosting a Community Resource and Jobs Fair for the benefit of area residents on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Patricia A. Jones Center...

Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Issues Statement in Response to Release of Police Body Camera Footage of Killing of Tyre Nichols

Jan 30, 2023 | Ammons, Collins, Davis, Flowers, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Robinson, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to the release of police body camera footage showing the killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five Memphis officers, the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) released the following statement: “The release of police body camera...

Mayfield Celebrates Protect Illinois Communities Act

Jan 6, 2023 | Mayfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, passed legislation banning assault-style weapons, high-capacity magazines, and rapid-fire firearm modifications statewide Thursday, shortly after joining activists and advocates from across the state who had...