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Gordon-Booth Backed Bill Passes, Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, helped pass a 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 Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Davis Bill to Strengthen Dementia Training for Home Care Workers Passes House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, passed legislation unanimously out of the House to improve care for individuals living with dementia by strengthening training requirements for home care workers.
Hanson-Backed Bill to Improve Consumer Savings Passes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As prices of everyday essentials continue to rise across the country, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is working to provide some immediate relief to Illinois customers by passing a new measure to ensure discounts offered by businesses are honored or easily accessible.
Yang Rohr Bill Addresses Digital Coupon Frustrations, Passes the House
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, has passed legislation out of the House designed to provide consumer protection by ensuring consumers receive advertised prices and have access to store promotions.
Mussman Passes Legislation to Allow Schools to Better Assist Unhoused Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, passed legislation allowing school districts to provide extended hotel stays for student families who have lost or are at risk of losing their housing.
Grasse Passes Public Health Measure to Prepare for Potential Infectious Diseases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, passed legislation through the House on Wednesday to update public health policy to prepare hospitals for potential infectious disease outbreaks.
IL State Rep. Du Buclet Advances Effort to Establish Emmett Till Day in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Kimberly Neely Du Buclet, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation to
formally designate July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, ensuring that the life, legacy, and lasting
impact of Emmett Till are recognized for generations to come.
Johnson Backs Plan to Recognize July 25 as Emmett Till Day
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, supported legislation this week that would designate every July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, honoring the life of a boy who was brutally murdered and became central to the Civil Rights Movement.
Lilly, Harmon Wrap Up Health and Human Services Listening Sessions Aimed at Strengthening Community Programs
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, and Senate President Don Harmon wrapped up their last Health and Human Services Listening Sessions at the Oak Park Public Library, bringing together key community organizations to discuss pressing issues in health, housing, and social services and to explore ways to strengthen programs that serve Illinois families.
Ortíz Helps Pass Measure Stopping Trump’s Detention Centers in Neighborhoods
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to end the abusive and disruptive presence of Donald Trump’s deportation agents across Illinois communities, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, backed a plan Wednesday to prohibit immigration detention centers within 1,500 ft. of specified areas including homes, parks, schools and daycare centers.
Vella Passes Bill Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass a 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 Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Rep. Ann Williams Holds Hearings on Illinois Data Centers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois House Executive Committee, chaired by State Rep. Ann Williams, D-Chicago, is holding a series of subject matter hearings on the impact of data centers on local communities.
Ammons-Backed Bill Passes, Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, helped pass a 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 Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Ammons-Backed Bill Declaring July 25 as Emmett Till Day Passes House
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, supported legislation that would designate every July 25 as Emmett Till Day in Illinois, honoring the life of a boy who was brutally murdered and became central to the Civil Rights Movement.
Stuart-Backed Bill Passes, Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helped pass a 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 Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.
Avelar Backs New Bill Combatting Health Misinformation
Working to reduce the spread of inaccurate health information, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is backing new legislation that would establish an expert team under the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to monitor and counter the distribution of health misinformation damaging to Illinois residents and consumers.
IL State Rep. Du Buclet’s Jesse Jackson Young Voter Empowerment Act Passes the House
On Wednesday, state Rep. Kimberly Neely Du Buclet, D-Chicago, continued her work to promote civic engagement and participation by passing a bill that will require Illinois’ public high schools to provide eligible students with an opportunity to register to vote.
Jiménez-Backed Affordability Bill Cracking Down on ‘Junk Fees’ Moves to House Floor
State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices.