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Thursday, March 30, 2023
INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE: Inbound Dan Ryan lane closure starts Friday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that a lane closure is scheduled to take place on the inbound Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), weather permitting, starting at 10 p.m. Friday,…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Medicaid: Ready & Renew

Got Medicaid? Get ready to renew! Manage your case at abe.illinois.gov. Illinois is checking to see if you are still eligible for Medicaid. Here’s what you need to do now:  Click Manage…


Monday, March 27, 2023
Tornado Safety in Illinois

With the spring, we also introduce tornado season in Illinois. It’s important to be prepared and have a plan to keep you and your family safe during severe weather. Find…


Monday, March 27, 2023
Stephens-Backed Bill to Improve Residential Sound Insulation Program Passed out of Illinois House

SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, legislation co-sponsored by House Assistant Minority Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) to make improvements to the Illinois Municipal Code in regards to noise mitigation for communities surrounding…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Back to Business Grants Available Soon!

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has announced $175 million in Back to Business Grants for hotels, restaurants, and creative arts organizations will soon be available. The application period…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Stephens-Supported Legislation to Ensure COVID-19 Impacted Chicago Police Officers and Firefighters are Entitled to Duty Disability Benefits

SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, pension legislation that will establish a presumption that Chicago firefighters or police officers who obtained a disability from contracting COVID-19 were injured in the line of…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
Stephens-Backed Legislation in Making Fentanyl Test Strips More Accessible Passes House

SPRINGFIELD – On Wednesday, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by House Assistant Republican Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) to increase accessibility of fentanyl testing strips passed the House of Representatives. House Bill 3203…


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Nominate Emerging Women Leaders in the 20th District

State Rep. Brad Stephens is joining legislative colleagues in hosting a special program on April 18th to recognize the contributions of emerging women leaders. He is asking for nominations of…


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Stephens Calls on House to Advance Legislation to Make Fentanyl Testing Strips More Accessible

Rep. Brad Stephens called on House to advance HB 3203, which would allow pharmacists and retailers to sell lifesaving fentanyl testing strips over-the counter to the public.


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
History of St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago

As we welcome the upcoming spring, we see green popping up at our favorite places across our communities. Illinois is home to over 1 million people claiming Irish ancestry and…