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Speaker Welch Statement on Chicago Bears
WESTCHESTER, Ill. — House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch released the following statement Friday:
Statement: Rep. Rashid on Illinois’ Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget, Need for Serious Tax Reform & Renewed Investment in Our Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Today, Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, released the following statement about the passage of the fiscal year 2027 Illinois budget:
Gong-Gershowitz Passes Responsible Budget, Raises New Artificial Intelligence Guardrails, Protects Consumers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, ended the 2026 spring legislative session by helping craft a responsible budget that makes life more affordable for working families and passing legislation that creates new consumer protection laws, particularly protecting against the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI).
Canty Measure for Suicide Prevention Awareness and Education Passes Legislature
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is continuing to fight for suicide prevention with her measure to make National Suicide Prevention Lifeline information visible in a wide range of public places and expand comprehensive suicide prevention education.
Kelly Reflects on Spring Session, Highlights Affordability and Service Worker Protections
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—As spring session adjourns, state Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, reflects on his work to address the affordability crisis, strengthen service worker protections, and support the community at large.
Manley Addresses Affordability, Schools, Autism
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the spring legislative session concludes, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting her efforts to address affordability, increase investment in schools and advance support for people who are neurodivergent.
Smith Reflects on Final Legislative Session Focused on Lowering Costs for Illinois Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, who concluded his final legislative session in the Illinois House of Representatives on Monday morning, emphasized the work done to ease financial pressures on working families, seniors and communities across Illinois through measures focused on affordability, economic opportunity and everyday cost relief.
Vella Concludes Spring Legislative Session Focused on Affordability for Illinois Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, has concluded the spring session with a focus on making life more affordable for communities across the 68th District and the state of Illinois.
Buckner Concludes Spring Session with Wins on Affordability, Housing, Healthcare
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Following the General Assembly’s adjournment, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, comes away having successfully advanced an agenda focused on boosting affordability for residents across Illinois.
Katz Muhl Passes Smart, Responsible Budget and Legislative Agenda Focused on Accountability, Affordability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to support area families struggling in the wake of the turmoil resulting from reckless and callously indifferent federal policies, state Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl, D-Northbrook, passed a package of smart, targeted legislation with a focus on affordability and accountability with no new taxes and no cuts to services families depend on.
Rita Reflects on Session Efforts, Emphasizes Affordability and Healthcare Measures
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— Following the conclusion of the spring session, state Rep. Bob Rita, D-Blue Island, reflects on his efforts to increase affordability and public safety for Illinoisans.
Ammons Passes Purposeful, Balanced Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Champaign, helped pass another fiscally smart budget, working to make life easier and lower costs for Illinois families.
Jiménez Fights to Tax the Rich Amid the Passing of the State Budget
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Amid the conclusion of this legislative session, State Rep. Lilian Jiménez, D-Chicago, fought for a budget that taxes big tech and invests in working class families in Illinois.
Avelar Passes State Budget Prioritizing Affordability for Illinois Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, supported a balanced budget that imposes no new taxes on working people and delivers needed relief to Illinois communities.
DeLuca Reacts to Session Work Focused on Affordability, Protecting LGDF
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With families increasingly concerned by rising costs, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, this session led a successful, bipartisan effort to protect local funding, while further pushing plans to address property taxes and save families money.
Deuter Ends Session with Responsible Budget, Marks Progress on Public Safety, Affordability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Marti Deuter, D-Elmhurst, ended the 2026 spring legislative session by helping craft a responsible budget that makes life more affordable for working families and passing legislation that aims to increase public safety and provide flexibility to local governments.
Hernandez Concludes Spring Session Fighting for Safer, More Affordable Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, concluded a productive legislative session on Monday, passing a state budget that funds critical services and addresses rising costs.
Ortíz Cuts Costs, Protects Public School Funding in Spring Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As the House adjourned on Monday, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, supported a responsible state budget and several bills to cut costs, bring price transparency and expand support for students.