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Cervantes speaks on utilities legislation protecting consumers

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Category: Senator Javier Loera Cervantes News
Thursday, February 26, 2026 04:26 PM
  • Clean Energy
  • Cervantes
  • SB 3979

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes was joined by the Clean Energy Choice Coalition and his colleagues for a press conference on a proposal that would make utilities more affordable, accessible and environmentally friendly.

“This is an issue from rural Illinois to Chicago,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “Consumer protection is extremely important for us to get in front of. As the energy sources change, we need to make sure that we protect our consumers statewide.”

Read more: Cervantes speaks on utilities legislation protecting consumers

Aquino, Guzman stand with working families in fight for affordability

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Category: Member News
Thursday, February 26, 2026 03:14 PM
  • Aquino
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Pregnancy
  • Guzmán
  • Affordability

State Senators Omar Aquino and Graciela Guzman speak at press conferencesSPRINGFIELD – Alongside Illinois families and advocates from the Economic Security Project, State Senators Omar Aquino and Graciela Guzmán rallied in support of affordability measures that would provide economic relief for families.

“The Child Tax Credit program has been a lifeline for working families, allowing them to afford essentials like child care, diapers and school supplies,” said Aquino (D-Chicago). “As the cost of living continues to rise, Illinois must invest in programs that ease the economic burden on working families.”

Read more: Aquino, Guzman stand with working families in fight for affordability

Hunter honors Reverend Jesse Jackson’s life with Senate resolution

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Category: Senator Mattie Hunter News
Thursday, February 26, 2026 02:58 PM
  • Hunter
  • Slideshow
  • Jesse Jackson
  • Senate Resolution

State Senator Mattie Hunter on the Senate floorSPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter led a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson.

“We recently lost one of the towering giants of the American civil rights movement,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “Reverend Jackson gave his life to the cause of justice, equality and the dignity of every human being — and the world is immeasurably better because of it.”

Read more: Hunter honors Reverend Jesse Jackson’s life with Senate resolution

Villanueva supports measure to protect homeowners, urging final action on property tax protections

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Category: Senator Celina Villanueva News
Thursday, February 26, 2026 02:46 PM
  • Villanueva
  • Illinois Homeowners
  • Property Tax Reform
  • HB598

(Photo) Sen. Villaueva speaks on the Senate floor.

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Celina Villanueva is again calling for action after years of Senate work to protect homeowners from losing the equity in their homes through the property tax sale system.

“This isn’t a new issue, we’ve been working on it for years,” Villanueva (D-Chicago) said. “We cannot continue to let this issue fall by the wayside while families — especially seniors and working-class homeowners — remain at risk of losing not just their homes, but the equity they worked their entire lives to build.”

Read more: Villanueva supports measure to protect homeowners, urging final action on property tax protections

Belt’s measure expands suicide prevention awareness and education

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Category: Senator Christopher Belt News
Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:51 PM

Senator Belt addresses a committee

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt introduced a new measure to increase access to life-saving mental health resources and strengthen suicide prevention efforts across the state.

“What we’re doing is expanding suicide prevention education across the entire state,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “These are meaningful steps to address mental health proactively and compassionately.”

Read more: Belt’s measure expands suicide prevention awareness and education

Johnson joins coalition to unveil Home for Good proposal to strengthen public safety and support successful reentry

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:06 AM
  • Public Safety
  • Johnson
  • SB 4162
  • Home for Good
  • Reentry

25022026JP7723RSPRINGFIELD — At a press conference on Wednesday, State Senator Adriane Johnson joined advocates and community leaders to unveil the Home for Good proposal — a comprehensive plan to expand housing and support services for people returning home from incarceration.

“Public safety starts with stability,” Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) said. “When people return home from incarceration, access to safe, stable housing gives them the foundation to work, support their families and successfully reintegrate into their communities. This proposal is about aligning our public safety goals with smart, long-term investments.”

The proposal aims to reduce homelessness, improve public safety and generate long-term savings for taxpayers by establishing a coordinated, statewide reentry strategy.

Read more: Johnson joins coalition to unveil Home for Good proposal to strengthen public safety and support...

Joyce looking to expand hunting industry in Illinois

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Category: Senator Patrick Joyce News
Thursday, February 26, 2026 09:55 AM
  • Hunting
  • Centerfire Rifles
  • SB2756

Joyce 022526SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Patrick Joyce advanced a bill that would allow for more humane hunting and an expansion of the hunting industry in Illinois.

“Many hunters I know tend to pass on using centerfire rifles,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “If we can pass this legislation, we will see a significant increase in the use of this hunting rifle.”

Senate Bill 2756 would increase the max capacity of centerfire rifles from one to three rounds. This would put Illinois on par with all other states, as Illinois is the only state that institutes a single-shot limit on centerfire rifle capacity. Joyce led previous legislation that formally legalized the use of single shot centerfire rifles for deer hunting season. Since its introduction, centerfire rifle use among youth hunters has jumped to just over 50 percent. 

Read more: Joyce looking to expand hunting industry in Illinois

Guzmán speaks on need for thriving wages for human service workers

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Category: Senator Graciela Guzmán News
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 05:35 PM
  • Human Services
  • Guzmán
  • SB2883
  • Funding Gap

guzman 022526SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Graciela Guzmán spoke at a press conference Wednesday to advocate for her measure to boost funding to human services organizations.

“I come to this work not just as a legislator, but as someone whose family and community have relied on human services to survive and to heal,” said Guzmán (D-Chicago). “I have seen what happens when care is delayed, when programs are understaffed, and when the people doing the most essential work are stretched past their limits.”

Read more: Guzmán speaks on need for thriving wages for human service workers

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