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Press Conference Friday: Ford, Congressman Davis to Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day and Join Families in Remembrance Before
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, and Congressman Danny K. Davis will stand with family members of those lost to overdoses this Friday to share stories of remembrance, as well as deliver a message of hope as we look to strengthen support for those in need.
Illinois Environmental Council Honors Rep. Rashid with Milestone Achievement Award for Landmark Legislation Banning Forever Chemicals
CHICAGO – The Illinois Environmental Council announced this week that they will be honoring state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Julie Morrison, D- Lake Forest, with the 2025 Milestone Achievement Award to recognize their work in passing landmark legislation to phase out PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, from consumer products in Illinois.
Hoffman Legislation Creating Fairer Pay Standards for Construction Projects Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Workers on public works projects will earn competitive wages under a new law sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, ensuring workers on federally-funded, state-contracted, construction projects are paid fairly and transparently.
Gill Measures Signed into Law, Including Plan to Set Aside Additional Resources for Fire and Ambulance Vehicles
CHICAGO – A series of measures passed by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, were recently signed into law, including a plan to require municipalities to set aside additional resources for fire and ambulance emergency vehicles and a proposal to expand awareness of lifesaving Silver Alerts for the developmentally disabled community.
Hernandez Responds to Reports of Possible Deployment of National Guard Members to Chicago
AURORA, Ill. In response to reports of the Defense Department preparing for possible deployment of National Guard members to Chicago, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued this statement:
Stava-backed Healthcare Workforce Bill Becomes Law
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Illinois will stand up a task force to address persistent workforce shortages in critical healthcare specialties under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, which was signed into law on August 15 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
State Leaders Visit Trinity’s ‘Living Room’ in Orland Park, Highlighting Crisis & Recovery Services
CHICAGO – Chair of the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago), led a group of state behavioral health leaders in a visit to Trinity Services in Orland Park last Thursday.
Scherer Motivates Community to Dispose of Old Prescription Items
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is helping residents dispose of old prescription eyeglasses and medicines in an effort to protect the environment and prevent harm to others.
Hoffman Backed Initiative Cracking Down on Outdated Vehicle Licensing Requirements Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, will make life easier for seniors with a new law eliminating stressful and unnecessary driving test requirements, marking the end of driving test requirements based solely on age.
Briel Prohibits Deceptive Sales Targeting Assault Survivors in New Law
OTTAWA, Ill. – A new law passed recently will better protect survivors of sexual violence, thanks to legislation led by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, that prohibits non-medical professionals from selling, marketing, promoting, advertising, or distributing a self-administered sexual assault evidence collection kit to Illinois consumers.
Avelar Bill Protecting Medication Abortion Access Now Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A new law passed Friday will protect Illinois women’s ability to safely order and access medication abortion, thanks to legislation headed by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, enhancing the state’s shield law to legalize prescribed medication abortion and prevent federal overreach.
Hernandez Major Law Enforcement Hiring Reform Bill Passed in Response to Sonya Massey Murder
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Law enforcement agencies will be better equipped to vet potential officers and make independent, merit-based employment decisions under a new law backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, improving police hiring practices following the recent killing of an innocent woman in the Springfield area by an officer with a serious record of misconduct.
Gong-Gershowitz Measure Strengthening Immigrants’ Right to Legal Representation Signed into Law
GLENVIEW, Ill. – In another successful step in the fight to secure universal access to legal representation, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, passed a measure to ensure that changes to immigration policy don’t deprive Cook County residents of their existing access to legal counsel.
Rep. Delgado Plan to Lower Student Loan Interest Rates Signed into Law
CHICAGO, Ill. – As students and recent graduates continue to face rising costs, a measure to lower student loan interest rates sponsored by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, was signed into law last Friday. The bill combines student loan interests into a lower, fixed rate by empowering the State Treasurer to refinance student loans.
Avelar Bill Protecting Children from Improper Eviction Cases Becomes Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A new law will protect young people from the abusive practice of landlords thanks to the work of state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook. Avelar’s new law will prohibit landlords from suing children along with their parents or guardians, pushing back on an alarming new trend that can affect a young person’s future ability to obtain housing.
Avelar Bill Expanding Skilled Workforce Opportunity Becomes Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — More skilled workforce opportunities will be available for those without high school diplomas, thanks to a new law headed by state Rep Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, that fills critical job shortages while prioritizing work for those without traditional high school or college credentials.
Avelar Aims to Step Up Enforcement of Anti- Discrimination Efforts with New Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As cases of discrimination rise and federal leaders retreat from workplace equity and public accommodation efforts, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, is providing new tools to help Illinois enforce basic human rights policies with a new law streamlining the investigation process and enhancing protections.
DuBuclet Measure to Ensure State Funds Flow to Equity-Minded Institutions
CHICAGO –A bill sponsored by state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, will help ensure that the state only invests state dollars in financial institutions that make it a priority to guarantee access to financial services to all customers regardless of their backgrounds.