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Harper to Hold 3rd Annual Illinois Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, will put a spotlight on ways allies across the state can come together in fighting to address issues of equity in relation to food, farming, cannabis, funding and more at the Black Farmers & Growers Lobby Day on Wednesday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Illinois State Capital Building.
Buckner Takes the Lead on Law Enforcement Hiring Reform in Response to 2024 Murder of Sonya Massey
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is leading the House efforts to reform law enforcement hiring practices in response to the 2024 murder of Sangamon County-resident Sonya Massey. “Last year, Sonya Massey lost her life because our process for hiring law...
Stuart Issues Statement in Response to State AG Suit Against Nuisance Landfill Operators
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued the following statement following reports that the Environmental Bureau of the office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a complaint against the operators of the Roxana Landfill,...
Canty to Hold Community Mental Health Fair, Promote Awareness of Vital Mental Health Resources
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — Joining with state Rep. Nicole Grasse and Cook County Commissioners Scott Britton and Maggie Trevor, state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is holding a Community Mental Health Fair on Sunday, May 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the...
Gill Highlights Latest Round of Local School Library Grants
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new round of state funding to assist local school libraries in their operation and in purchasing new books, periodicals, e-books, audiobooks and other learning resources. “School libraries play a significant...
Hoffman Kicks Off Mother’s Day Donation Drive, Asks for Supplies to Help New Mothers in Need
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is asking local residents to help mothers in need this month by donating diapers, baby wipes and other helpful items during his Mother’s Day Donation Drive. “As we celebrate and recognize mothers this month, we...
Blue Room Press Conference: Huynh, Kifowit, Swanson, Rosenthal Honor the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Hoan Huynh, D-Chicago, is joining forces with state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, state Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, state Rep. Wayne Rosenthal, R-Morrisonville, and veteran groups from across the state to commemorate the 50th...
Hernandez Passes Trio of Bills Aimed at Boosting Specialist Healthcare Access
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is taking aim at factors which contribute to shortages of specialist healthcare providers by passing three bills aimed at updating requirements and removing roadblocks that currently often lead to many...
DuBuclet to Hold Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Committee Hearing about the Film and Entertainment Industry in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD — State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, will put a spotlight on ways the Illinois film and entertainment industry can continue to be a force following a great year for film production in Illinois in 2024 at a hearing for the Museum, Arts, Culture, and...
Gordon-Booth to Host Mother’s Day Senior Brunch May 3
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will celebrate and recognize local moms at her annual Mother’s Day Senior Brunch on Saturday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Childers Banquet Hall, located at 3113 N. Dries Ln. in Peoria. Public reservations for...
Gill Effort Expands Awareness of Lifesaving Silver Alerts with Developmental Disability Community
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A measure being led by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, would expand the ability for the Illinois State Police (ISP) and Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to develop awareness of their Endangered Missing Person Advisory system by better...
Blue Room Press Conference: Huynh, Kifowit, Swanson and Veteran Groups Honor the 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Hoan Huynh, D-Chicago, will join veterans from across the state to commemorate and reflect on the 50th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon and end of the Vietnam War during a press conference in the Blue Room at 9:30 a.m. on April 30,...
Vella Leads House Hearing on Expected Damage of Tariffs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tariffs are going to hurt Illinois families and businesses. That was the message from academic and business experts at a House hearing Thursday organized by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford. “Unambiguously, broad tariffs are a damaging tax on...
Chung to Speak at DCFS Child Protection Training Program Ribbon Cutting
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung will attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the Department of Child and Family Services’ (DCFS) Child Protection Training Academy at Illinois State University tomorrow morning and will speak at the press...
Avelar Bill Protecting Children from Improper Eviction Cases Passes House Chamber
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Pushing back on an alarming new trend that can affect a young person’s future ability to obtain housing, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, recently advanced legislation out of the House chamber that bars landlords from suing children...
Meyers-Martin Speaks to Bernie Mac Sarcoidosis Foundation, Highlights Efforts to Promote Treatment of Deadly Condition
ORLAND PARK, Ill. — State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, was a featured speaker at the “Purple Carpet Fundraiser” of the Sarcoidosis-awareness Bernie Mac Foundation on Saturday, April 5. Meyers-Martin spoke about her successful efforts to pass a 2021...
Blue Room Press Conference Wednesday: Yang Rohr, Avelar, Syed, Davis Push for Passage of Alyssa’s Law to Quicken Emergency Response in Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep.'s Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, Dagmara ' Dee' Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine, and Will Davis, D-Homewood, will join the mother of a victim of the Parkland 2018 mass shooting and other gun safety advocates in the...
Gordon-Booth Highlights Rising Illinois Television and Film Industry
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – For the second year in a row, Illinois has seen over $650 million in film expenditures in the state, noting the continued growth of the television and film industry in Illinois dueto the fiscally and socially responsible budgets delivered by state...