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Gabel Highlights Responsible and Compassionate State Budget Plan
As the spring legislative session adjourned, state Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, passed a responsible and compassionate state budget that strengthens support for health care, invests more in education, protects critical services and stands up to Washington’s recklessness.
Ford Boosts Health Care Accessibility as Budget and Medicaid Reform Bills Become Law
Thanks to the state budget and Medicaid omnibus package, now signed into law, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is making sure that real help gets to those who need it most and that the critical services Washington is trying to cut continue to function.
Hoffman Highlights Local Fire and EMS Grants
State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is applauding a new round of local fire and EMS department grants that will support the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment.
Hanson-Backed Compassionate State Budget Signed into Law
A state budget focused on affordability is now law thanks to state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, who helped pass a balanced budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash.
DeLaRosa-Backed Responsible State Budget Signed into Law
A state budget focused on affordability is now law thanks to state Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard, who helped pass a balanced budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash.
Manley Serves Up Ice Cream at Library Social
State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, was on hand at the Fountaindale Public Library Tuesday to help pass out treats at the annual Ice Cream Social.
Chung-Backed Budget Signed Into Law
Another balanced budget is now law thanks to state Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, who helped pass a budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash.
Gordon-Booth Congratulates Peoria Fire Departments on Over $50,000 in State Grants
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, congratulates the Peoria Heights Fire Department and the West Peoria Fire Protection District on receiving grants from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Davis-Backed Bill to Strengthen Hemp Oversight and Protect Illinois Consumers Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Davis, D-Chicago, celebrated the governor’s signing of legislation that marks a major step forward in Illinois’ efforts to strengthen oversight of hemp products, enhance consumer protections, and promote a fairer, more accountable marketplace for the state’s growing hemp and cannabis industries.
Stuart Passes Balanced Budget and Sends Several Bills to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.— Working to make life easier and more affordable for everyone in Illinois, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, helped pass another fiscally smart budget, creating no new taxes on working families and no severe service cuts, while advancing her own legislation.
Hirschauer To Host End of Session Town Hall June 30
BARTLETT, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is inviting residents to attend an End of Session Town Hall detailing Springfield legislative updates and to discuss community priorities on Tuesday, June 30 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Bartlett Public Library, 800 S. Bartlett Rd., in Bartlett.
Mason Wraps Up Productive Spring Legislative Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, concludes a successful spring legislative session by passing comprehensive legislation to meet the needs of her community and move Illinois forward.
Hoffman, Citizens Utility Board to Host Free Utility Bill Clinic for Residents July 15
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is teaming up with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to help residents save money on their utility bills at a clinic scheduled for Wednesday, July 15 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Southwestern Illinois Justice and Workforce Development Campus in Belleville.
Johnson and Halpin to Host State Legislators Town Hall on June 15th
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – State Rep. Gregg Johnson, D-Rock Island, is co-hosting a state legislators town hall with state Sen. Mike Halpin, D-Rock Island, on Monday, June 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the East Moline UAW Hall.
DeLaRosa to Speak at Lombard Garden Club 100th Anniversary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret DeLaRosa, D-Lombard, will speak at the Lombard Lagoon on June 26, 2026 at 1 p.m. as a part of the Lombard Garden Club’s centennial celebration.
Hernandez-Backed Bill to Strengthen Hemp Oversight and Protect Illinois Consumers Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, helped pass new reforms to strengthen statewide oversight of hemp products, improve consumer safety, and support equity in Illinois’s growing cannabis and hemp industries, which were codified into law today.
Stava Holds Hugely Successful Book Drive, Collects Nearly 3,000 Books for Donation to Nonprofits
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava, D-Downers Grove, held a hugely successful Book Drive on Tuesday, ultimately collecting over 2,500 books for area nonprofits during what was to be a four-hour event, but which had to be shortened due to the unexpectedly enthusiastic response.
Chung Launches Summer Reading Program
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is hosting a Summer Reading Challenge open to all students grades kindergarten through eighth across the 91st district, running from Monday, June 15, through Monday, Aug. 17.