SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is advancing the safety of domestic violence and abuse survivors with two new laws that expand protections for victims and those at risk of harassment. Currently in Illinois, emergency protection …
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EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement supporting a coalition of teachers unions and their lawsuit against the Department of Education for a controversial ‘professional degree’ rule change, which …
SPRINGFIELD, – Ill. — With online harassment and technology-facilitated abuse presenting new challenges for survivors, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is lauding the signing of legislation to strengthen protective orders and give courts greater …
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and Superintendent Dr. Theresa Rouse on Aug. 13 to cut the ribbon on the new Hufford Junior High School in Joliet. The new Hufford building, along with the new …
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working towards fairer accommodations for Illinoisans with disabilities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting her work expanding Sami’s Law this spring legislative session, which was successfully signed into law by the …
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, led several pieces of legislation cracking down on child abuse and protecting Illinois’ most vulnerable, our children. These efforts will ensure children are further protected from child abuse, …
PEORIA, Ill. — State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, supports a new bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement by requiring high schools to provide voter registration opportunities and information, inspired by the life and legacy of …
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, championed legislation to guarantee student service members could return to higher education after military service or deployment. The Servicemember Education Rights Veneration Act (SERVE Act), …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law led by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is targeting telecommunications wire thieves by restricting who can sell and purchase the wire, as well as banning cash purchases of $100 or more at recyclable metal dealers. “ …
CICERO, Ill. – As a result of the state budget championed by state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, Morton College has received an Adult Volunteer Literacy grant to better provide instruction for adults reading below a ninth-grade level or those …
WESTMONT, Ill. —State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is reminding families of the ongoing Back-to-School State Tax Holiday, and encouraging community members to take advantage of her upcoming Mobile DMV event. “The back-to-school season can be stressful …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is celebrating the governor’s signing of legislation she sponsored to expand education for health care professionals on perimenopause and menopause, helping improve care for women during often …
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined 50 fellow members of the Visitation and Aid Society (V&A) to sort and pack food at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Joliet on July 10th. Volunteers packed 9,713 pounds of food, including …
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing. “Back to school …
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Representative Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is partnering with The Center for Disability & Elder Law to host a free educational presentation for older adults on the importance of Power of Attorney documents and advance care …
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, championed legislation creating new guardrails against financial fraud and physical abuse, commonly experienced in tandem by seniors. “Our seniors are one of our most vulnerable populations,” …
PLAINFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman, D-Plainfield, is now representing Illinois’ 97th House District after being sworn into office on July 21, 2026. “I’m so honored to step into this role and get to work,” said Dixon Heitman. “Our community …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents asked to serve on a jury will continue to be compensated by their employer at their normal rate under a new law spearheaded by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea. “Jury duty shouldn’t create economic barriers that prevent …
CHICAGO — State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), one of the organization’s highest leadership bodies, responsible for guiding its strategic direction, …
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