SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the spring legislative session adjourning Monday, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is highlighting her efforts to address the affordability crisis, increase consumer protections and support vulnerable communities. “Our families are working around the clock to barely make ends meet, and that’s simply not right,” said Mayfield. “That’s why I’m committed to …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Protecting consumers from unfair costs for hearing care, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, passed legislation that creates a regulatory framework for hearing care organizations that operate in Illinois. “No matter what health service someone is getting, they deserve full transparency for the costs and benefits,” said Mayfield. “Hearing care is no exception, …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill.–State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan has passed legislation out of committee aimed at better protecting youth transitioning out of the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). “Every young person aging out of care deserves stability, transparency and the support needed to successfully transition into adulthood,” Mayfield said. “This bill …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to strengthen consumer protections, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is leading legislation that requires service providers who offer repairs or installations to establish specific notification requirements. “We’ve all been in a situation where a service provider seems to be offering nonanswers about scheduling or when they’ll arrive,” said Mayfield. “With this …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to increasing passenger rail services for residents across the Midwest, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has introduced the Passenger Rail Planning Act to require the Illinois Department of Transportation to incorporate service frequency goals into the Illinois State Rail Plan. “A question that I’ve been constantly asking myself, is why don’t …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – This week, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, helped lead the effort to pass the Clean Slate Act, an automatic record sealing approach for certain, previously incarcerated individuals. “The hardships that previously incarcerated individuals face upon their return, such as mental health concerns and difficulties with employment and housing, contribute greatly to poverty …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – At least 30 cities and counties, including North Chicago, have applied for important grants from the state that are designed to solve firearm crimes and reduce gun violence in communities, thanks to the work of state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan. “These ballistics detection grants are being used by urban communities to scan …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will continue to invest in first responder agencies and facilities, community safety, and violence prevention methods as chair of the House Appropriations: Public Safety & Infrastructure Committee. “It is no secret that public safety is still an issue that affects Illinoisans today,” Mayfield said. “Although we have done …

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Owners of real estate in Zion and some nearby towns will start paying an average of $2,000 less in property taxes for approximately the next 20 years thanks to legislation passed late Tuesday as part of the lame-duck session in the final hours of the 103rd Illinois General Assembly. State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, said …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, issued the following statement Wednesday as she began a new legislative term: “As we begin a new General Assembly, we must look to create a stronger Illinois that meets the challenges facing every family. Residents are looking toward us to spark economic development, improve educational outcomes for …

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Library districts are receiving grant funding to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced. Libraries throughout the 30th Senate District, serving over 292,000 people, are receiving a combined $586,207 in grants. “Libraries throughout the state must have the resources and financial …

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has been named a “2024 Violence Prevention Hero” for her continued efforts to help law enforcement in Illinois obtain the technological tools needed to fight firearm violence and violent crimes. Evidence IQ, an Illinois company that presented the award to Mayfield, has been partnering with law enforcement …

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Waukegan – Vista Medical Center East has regained its status as a Level II trauma center. This is vital as it means residents can once again obtain emergency care here in our community. The Illinois Department of Public Health had removed this designation on February 5th. Work was done to restore the full abilities of …

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