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, …
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, encourages constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back to School state sales tax holiday, as well as local events and festivals, to make the most of the last days of summer. “The sales tax …
CREST HILL, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, partnered with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel to host their fifth annual Back to School Fair at Richland Elementary School in Crest Hill, where 428 students and over 200 families gathered to prepare …
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, sponsored and advocated for legislation brought to her by constituents in this legislative session, from backing nurses to public media employees. “One of the best parts of being a State …
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing. “Starting this …
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is reminding constituents to take advantage of the upcoming Back-to-School State Tax Holiday. The tax reduction applies to school supplies ranging from stationery to shoes and clothing. “I know …
BELVIDERE, Ill.— State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, championed $60,000 in capital improvement funding for Ida Public Library, bringing in a new bookmobile shelter and gathering space to the community of Belvidere. “The Ida Public Library continues to go …
CHICAGO — State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, sponsored a bill creating early childhood assessment programs to improve language acquisition for children from birth to age 5 who are deaf, hard of hearing or DeafBlind. “The first few years of life are …
SPRINGFIELD, ILL – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is celebrating the signing of legislation she chief co-sponsored that will expand insurance coverage for medically-prescribed seizure detection devices, ensuring more Illinoisans living with …
LOVES PARK, Ill.— With the start of the new school year approaching, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, is encouraging parents to take advantage of the Back-to-School State Tax Holiday on school supplies, clothing, shoes and other items over a 10-day …
CICERO, Ill. – As the new school year is about to begin, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is letting her community know about an opportunity for families to save on their school supplies and clothing needs, with a new Back-to-School State …
ELGIN, Ill. – Encouraging residents from northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts and stay informed on pending legislation, budget developments and other state issues, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, will host a Town Hall at the Gail …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law led by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, will require the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to conduct a road safety assessment of the 10 most hazardous intersections under state jurisdiction in Will …
CHICAGO – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is creating new opportunities for school districts to provide extended hotel stays for students whose families have lost their housing. “We’re seeing more and more families facing and experiencing …
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Chung, D-Bloomington, is continuing her advocacy for healthcare workers by affirming their ability to report workplace violence to law enforcement. “Healthcare workers are foundational members of our community, tending to us …
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – As residents continue raising questions about the proposed hyperscale data center campus planned for Grayslake, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen and State Representative Laura Faver Dias are leading the push to establish statewide …
ROCKFORD, Ill. — Working to improve critical gaps in privacy, public health and public safety, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is highlighting a series of bills championed through the state legislature this spring that were signed into law by Gov. …
CHICAGO – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, has been selected to join the Women’s Legislative Network Executive Board of NCSL (National Conference of State Legislatures) as an At-Large member for her dedication to public service. “It’s an honor …
CHICAGO — A bipartisan effort led by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D- Glenview, that will help parents better protect their children online was signed into law by Gov. Pritzker earlier today. “For far too long we’ve let Big Tech go unchecked, and …
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