SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) will soon be required to consult with stakeholders as it develops and adopts a comprehensive statewide literacy plan for students in K-12 schools, under a bill passed by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan. “We all know how important literacy is,” Mayfield said. “Sadly, we’ve all …
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, recently passed a bill that protects dog owners from housing discrimination based on the breed of dog they own. Breed-based discrimination by can lead to higher prices and even to difficulty in finding affordable housing based on outdated and biased beliefs about what breeds are “dangerous.” “Nobody …
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Shout Out Your Favorite Mexican Restaurant For a Chance To Win! On May 4th, a drawing will be held to win a free lunch with Rep. Mayfield in celebration of Cinco De Mayo. Complete the form below to enter, making sure to specify your favorite in district Mexican restaurant. All fields are required. Entries are …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is aiming to promote reduced recidivism with a measure that would prevent insurance companies operating in Illinois from engaging in discrimination, denying coverage or charging higher premiums to applicants or insured people based on their status as a formerly convicted person. “Once a convicted person has served …
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is aiming to promote reduced recidivism with a measure that would prevent insurance companies operating in Illinois from engaging in discrimination, denying coverage or charging higher premiums to applicants or insured people based on their status as a formerly convicted person. “Once a convicted person has served their …
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will continue to be a champion for improved public safety measures as well as taking the lead on ‘kitchen table’ issues like education, insurance, energy, and utilities; after being named to join or lead several influential House committees. “Everyday Illinois families need an advocate in Springfield, and …
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. – After a successful vote during the Legislature’s annual Veto session, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is celebrating the passage of a bill clarifying certain language in the 2021 SAFE-T Act which sets up its last provision, the Pre-Trial Fairness Act, to take effect Jan. 1. “The initial version of the SAFE-T Act was, …
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The vandalism at a Waukegan Jewish cemetery has prompted a quick response from the city and continued condemnation of the hate crime from the community. About 40 tombstones at the Am Echod Cemetery were defaced with red spray paint, including more than a dozen stones that were painted with red swastikas. The vandalism at the …
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“We congratulate you on receiving an A+ on the Gun Violence Prevention Action Committee’s 2021 Gun Safety Report Card and to thank you for being a Gun Safety Champion. The Gun Safety Report card awards grades to legislators on an A-F scale, with an emphasis on the historic Block Illegal Gun Ownership (BIO) and Fix …
The representatives gathered at Waukegan City Hall for a news conference Monday to address heightened environmental concerns surrounding a coal plant owned and operated by Midwest Generation, a branch of New Jersey-based power company NRG Energy. While the plant’s coal-fired units were shut down in June, two coal ash ponds — pools of toxins that …
05/20/2022 WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Representative Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, expressed concern after a hospital in her district received a failing grade on patient safety from Leapfrog, a non-government watchdog. Vista Medical Center East, on Sheridan Rd. in Waukegan, was the only hospital in Illinois to receive a grade of ‘F’. “For any hospital to fail …
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D—Maywood) and State Representative Rita Mayfield (D—Waukegan), along with numerous education stakeholders, are excited to announce a collaboration-filled summer of literacy discussions. Recent literacy policy efforts sparked robust, productive conversations among state, local, and national experts, who have agreed to meet throughout the spring and summer …
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The safety and well being of everyone in our community is of the utmost importance to me. Far too often it is young people who are killed in incidents involving firearms. That is why I puruse sensible firearm safety legislation. I am proud and thankful to receive an A+ rating from the Gun Violence Prevention …
Mauricio Gutierrez President and CEO NRG Energy, Inc. 910 Louisiana Street Houston, TX 77002 Dear Mr. Gutierrez, As federal and state representatives for the people living in and around Waukegan, IL, we write on behalf of our constituents’ concerns about the long-term impact of the NRG coal plant on the surrounding community. With the understanding …
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WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A new law spearheaded by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, will prohibit local governments from signing contracts with the federal government to detain immigrants and will institute protections for immigrants to ensure law enforcement personnel and resources are not being deputized by the federal government for immigration enforcement. “Local sheriffs and police …
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