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Monday, March 13, 2023
K9 Veterans Day 2023: Meet Stubby & Chips, World Wars I & II Heroes

From Military.com Sergeant Stubby (pictured above) American Pit Bull Terrier: Stubby was found as a stray dog on the campus of Yale in 1917. During World War I in 1917,…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Stephens-Backed Bill to Improve Residential Sound Insulation Program Passes Committee

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, 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…


Monday, March 6, 2023
Illinois House Pays Tribute to Fallen Chicago Police Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso

Slain in the line of duty, Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was a five-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department. Responding to a report that a woman was being chased down the street by…


Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Rep. Stephens March 2023 Legislative Update

Hello and happy (almost) spring! I hope you are well. In the last month, members of the House organized themselves into committees in order to discuss legislation proposed for the…


Wednesday, February 22, 2023
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: Illinois DCFS Offers College Scholarships to Current and Former Youth in Care

The Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2023 DCFS Scholarship Program for current and former youth in care.  The scholarship package includes a full…


Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Illinois Department of Revenue Reminds Eligible Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has reminded senior citizens about the availability of the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program which allows qualified seniors to defer all or part of…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Stephens Responds to Governor’s FY24 Budget Address: “U-Turn before We Hit the Edge of the Fiscal Cliff”

SPRINGFIELD – In response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address on Wednesday, House Assistant Minority Leader Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont) released the following response:…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Infrastructure Update: Overnight expressway graffiti removal set Feb. 15-16

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that graffiti removal is scheduled to take place along the expressway system in Cook County over two consecutive nights, weather permitting, from 10 p.m….


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
CTA and Pace Announce New Integrated, Unlimited-Ride Passes

Traveling throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs will soon be easier and more affordable than ever. Beginning Monday, February 20, all newly purchased passes, including 1-Day and 3-Day unlimited-ride passes will be accepted…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
Show Kindness this Valentine’s Day!

While we know of Valentine’s Day as time to spend with those who we love, it’s also a day we can spread love to the people around us through small…