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Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to combat medical misinformation - WIFR
Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to combat medical misinformation
State Representative Dave Vella has introduced the Combating Health Misinformation Act, which would create a Health Misinformation Response Unit within the Illinois Department of Public health.
www.wifr.com
February 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to combat medical misinformation - WIFR
Kifowit secures $600,000 for Naperville’s Nike Complex
Kifowit secures $600,000 for Naperville’s Nike Complex
State representative Stephanie Kifowit announced that the City of Naperville has been awarded a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant to support major improvements at the...
thevoice.us
January 28, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Kifowit secures $600,000 for Naperville’s Nike Complex
State Rep. Maurice West announces plans to boost blood donations - WIFR
State Rep. Maurice West announces plans to boost blood donations
State Representative Maurice West of the 67th district opens up about the critical need for blood supply in Illinois
www.wifr.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:47 PM
State Rep. Maurice West announces plans to boost blood donations - WIFR
On the Record: State Rep. Chung introduces bill to lower health care costs
On the Record: State Rep. Chung introduces bill to lower health care costs
State Rep. Sharon Chung is looking for ways to balance the Illinois 2027 fiscal budget, while also making healthcare more affordable and passing an energy bi...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:32 PM
On the Record: State Rep. Chung introduces bill to lower health care costs
State Rep. Sharon Chung calls for documentation of ICE activity
State Rep. Sharon Chung calls for documentation of ICE activity
State Rep. Sharon Chung has urged people in Central Illinois to continue to document and track reported sightings of ICE agents in the area, while prioritizing their own personal safety, and has vo…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:02 AM
State Rep. Sharon Chung calls for documentation of ICE activity
Briel’s Neurodivergent Council to Meet
» Briel’s Neurodivergent Council to Meet
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will hold her first Neurodivergent Council meetings of 2026 on Saturday, Jan. 17 to collaborate and discuss with community members how policy...
ilhousedems.com
January 14, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Briel’s Neurodivergent Council to Meet
Human Trafficking Awareness Training hosted by State Rep. Murri Briel in Ottawa
Human Trafficking Awareness Training hosted by State Rep. Murri Briel in Ottawa
The public is invited by State Representative Murri Briel to join Safe Journeys training about Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Human Trafficking Awareness Training hosted by State Rep. Murri Briel in Ottawa
Illinois community colleges eligible for manufacturing training center grants
Illinois community colleges eligible for manufacturing training center grants
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, recently announced that select Illinois community colleges are eligible to apply for a grant funding advanced workforce training facilities.
www.shawlocal.com
January 11, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Illinois community colleges eligible for manufacturing training center grants
Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress
Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress
State Rep. Katie Stuart visits Collinsville Area Vocational Center expansion in Illinois, boosting career and technical education options for Metro East students.
www.riverbender.com
January 10, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Leader Stuart Tours Collinsville Area Vocational Center Expansion Site To See Building Progress
Local state rep. calls ICE shooting in Minnesota unacceptable
Local state rep. calls ICE shooting in Minnesota unacceptable
Aurora State Representative Stephanie Kifowit is calling the fatal shooting of a woman by ICE in Minnesota unacceptable, saying it flies in the face of proper training.
www.wspynews.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Local state rep. calls ICE shooting in Minnesota unacceptable
Illinois hopes to lure major developments by expanding a bond program statewide
Illinois hopes to lure major developments by expanding a bond program statewide
Longtime Metro East state lawmaker Jay Hoffman authored the amendment that created the statewide sales tax and revenue bonds — known as STAR bonds — which had been used in southern Illinois and by...
www.stlpr.org
January 5, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Illinois hopes to lure major developments by expanding a bond program statewide
Reader’s Voice: Kifowit reflects on year, enjoying holiday
Reader’s Voice: Kifowit reflects on year, enjoying holiday
December 25, 2025Dear editor; I hope that you are all relaxing and enjoying the holidays. As the year comes to an end, Team Kifowit and I are taking the time to reflect on all the places we have visited....
thevoice.us
December 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Reader’s Voice: Kifowit reflects on year, enjoying holiday
Hanson says transit funding bill provides needed resources for downstate users
Hanson says transit funding bill provides needed resources for downstate users
Montgomery Democratic State Rep. Matt Hanson says the recently signed transit bill provides significant benefits beyond the Chicago transit system. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 2111 into...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Hanson says transit funding bill provides needed resources for downstate users
Transportation reform bill signed into law, backed by local state representative
Transportation reform bill signed into law, backed by local state representative
State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford) supported Senate Bill 2111, which he said will expand access to "affordable, reliable" public transit in the Rockford area.
www.wrex.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Transportation reform bill signed into law, backed by local state representative
Benton pushes back on Bears stadium remarks
Benton pushes back on Bears stadium remarks
Plainfield-Oswego Democratic State Rep. Harry Benton says he did not appreciate comments made by Chicago Bears President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Warren this week about expanding the search for
www.wspynews.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Benton pushes back on Bears stadium remarks
We're working to make Illinois affordable for everyone - The Edwardsville Intelligencer
We’re working to make Illinois affordable for everyone
My focus in 2026 is on making our communities affordable again, writes state Rep. Katie Stuart.
www.theintelligencer.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
We're working to make Illinois affordable for everyone - The Edwardsville Intelligencer
State rep. Kifowit stands with Aurora Firefighters
State rep. Kifowit stands with Aurora Firefighters
State representative Stephanie Kifowit is voicing strong support for Aurora Firefighters Local 99 and raising serious concerns about staffing reductions proposed in the 2026 Aurora city government budget....
thevoice.us
December 10, 2025 at 2:02 AM
State rep. Kifowit stands with Aurora Firefighters
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth hosted her annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast to honor the 84th anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and to show appreciation for veterans and their families…
www.centralillinoisproud.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth honors local veterans at annual appreciation breakfast
State Rep. Katie Stuart releases statement on proposed ‘professional’ degree classifications
www.ibjonline.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:17 AM
State Rep. Katie Stuart releases statement on proposed ‘professional’ degree classifications
Kifowit working on pension reform, property tax relief legislation during downtime ahead of spring session
Kifowit working on pension reform, property tax relief legislation during downtime ahead of spring session
Lawmakers across Illinois, including Aurora Democratic State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, are working on drafting legislation for the spring legislative session coming up in January. Kifowit says she has received...
www.wspynews.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Kifowit working on pension reform, property tax relief legislation during downtime ahead of spring session
Lawmaker pushes for public access to Lincoln Developmental Center cemetery
Lawmaker pushes for public access to Lincoln Developmental Center cemetery
The large gravesite contains the remains of approximately 2,130 LDC residents who passed while in state custody over the institution’s 125-year history.
www.nprillinois.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Lawmaker pushes for public access to Lincoln Developmental Center cemetery
Kifowit discusses recent announcements from Secretary of State's Office, including mobile ID rollout
Kifowit discusses recent announcements from Secretary of State's Office, including mobile ID rollout
84th District Democratic State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit says it has been a slow time for the General Assembly following the fall veto session, but a piece of legislation that passed
www.wcsjnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Kifowit discusses recent announcements from Secretary of State's Office, including mobile ID rollout
Food drive planned for counties in 118th district
Food drive planned for counties in 118th district
Chip Markel, a Navy veteran and candidate for the Illinois 118th district, is organizing a food drive in each of the district's five counties to benefit local organizations.
thesouthern.com
November 26, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Food drive planned for counties in 118th district
‘A labor of love’ Rep. Jehan-Gordon Booth reflects on passage of Clean Slate Act
‘A labor of love’ Rep. Jehan-Gordon Booth reflects on passage of Clean Slate Act
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November 25, 2025 at 12:02 AM
‘A labor of love’ Rep. Jehan-Gordon Booth reflects on passage of Clean Slate Act
Hoffman, Belt to host Thanksgiving dinner giveaway Thursday, Nov. 20
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November 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Hoffman, Belt to host Thanksgiving dinner giveaway Thursday, Nov. 20