CHICAGO — Earlier this month, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, attended a ribbon cutting unveiling a brand-new Metra station in Morton Grove. The much-needed updates and improvements were made through state funds secured by Kelly and state Sen. Ram …
MONTGOMERY, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, released the following statement in response to University of Illinois Chicago’s (UIC) funding approval for the new Drug Discovery and Cancer Research Pavilion, made possible by the Illinois General …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In the wake of severe summer weather that damaged communities throughout the region, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has introduced legislation to help reimburse impacted municipalities for expenses incurred while …
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, addressed attendees at the annual state conference for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) on Oct. 7 at Harrah’s Conference Center in Joliet. “For Illinois to succeed, we need to …
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Reflecting his support for the state’s agricultural industry, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, has been recognized by the Illinois Farm Bureau with a “Friend of Agriculture” award. “I’m honored to receive this award, and am …
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supports Gov. JB Pritzker’s swift and meaningful action to address outrageous diesel fuel prices as farmers close out harvest season through an executive order and disaster proclamation. “One …
ROCKFORD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, hosted a Super Shred & Recycling Day for constituents to safely disregard documents and reduce waste in their homes in Rockford on Oct. 3rd. “Our Shred Day event is not only about reducing waste and …
AURORA, Ill. — In response to a recently issued press release by Aurora Mayor John Laesch, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is releasing the following statement on the Text a Physician, or TAP, program: “It has come to my attention the current …
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, joined community members, advocates, families, service providers, and local leaders at Joliet’s second annual Disability Pride Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, where she delivered remarks recognizing the …
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Representative Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, releases a statement in support of Governor Pritzker’s emergency proclamation to lower diesel prices for farmers during transport: “For the past year, we’ve watched diesel and gas …
CHICAGO — A new law championed by state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, will allow emergency medical service (EMS) responders to take patients to the nearest mental health facility if mental health symptoms are the patient’s most critical concern, even if they …
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, in tandem with Governor JB Pritzker, announces two new temporary measures to help farmers offset diesel costs by allowing dyed diesel to be used on highways through an executive order and …
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, brought five constituents from Bolingbrook to downtown Chicago on Friday, Sept. 18, using various modes of public transportation. The group was guided by representatives from Pace, Metra, CTA, and …
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, kicked off this academic year by visiting every college campus in her district, joining existing campus events and hosting her own. “Higher education is one of my biggest priorities as a …
BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. — State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, issued the following statement regarding the attack on attendees of AMP Chicago’s 4th Annual Palestine Fest: “Yesterday, thousands of Palestinian families and neighbors from across …
HINSDALE, Ill. —State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, is inviting community members to take advantage of her upcoming Mobile DMV event in Hinsdale. …
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined local leaders for a ribbon cutting Thursday at Belleville’s Laderman Park as community members celebrated the installation of a new playground and other enhancements. “This is a beautiful new …
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill.— State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, releases the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Education reinstating Title IX protections implemented in 2020: “Despite an illegal war raging, prices skyrocketing and national …
JOLIET, Ill. – Building on her efforts to support working families, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a new law that will further strengthen the Illinois Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau, close loopholes and hold bad actors …
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – With the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications opening for select groups on Oct. 1, state Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, highlights legislation signed into law that increases access to the program for …
05 days 09:05:53
