Mayfield Passes Bill Establishing Statewide Literacy Plan

May 31, 2023 | Mayfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will soon be required to consult with stakeholders as it develops and adopts a comprehensive statewide literacy plan for students in K-12 schools, under a bill passed by state Rep. Rita Mayfield,...

Mayfield Bill Would End Breed Restrictions Imposed by Insurers

Apr 19, 2023 | Mayfield

WAUKEGAN, Ill. – Aiming to address an issue that often disproportionately impacts people and families of color, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has passed a bill which would prevent insurance companies from refusing to insure a person, or from charging higher...

Black Caucus Addresses Shooting at Western Illinois University

Mar 29, 2023 | Ammons, Canty, Collins, Davis, Evans, Ford, Gordon-Booth, Harper, Jones, Lilly, Mayfield, Meyers-Martin, Nichols, Robinson, Slaughter, Smith, Tarver, Welch, West, Williams, J

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Joint Legislative Black Caucus issued the following statement regarding the deadly shooting at Western Illinois University over the weekend.  “Our hearts and support go out to the grieving family of the individual lost to gun...

Mayfield Promotes Insurance Equity for Ex-Convicts

Mar 21, 2023 | Mayfield

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is aiming to promote reduced recidivism with a measure that would prevent insurance companies operating in Illinois from engaging in discrimination, denying coverage or charging higher premiums to applicants or...