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December 2024 Newsletter

Happy holidays! Whether you’re attending festive events, donating towards charitable causes, or spending time with friends and family inside to avoid the cold winter weather, I hope that your holiday season has been off to a great start. Please read on for upcoming events, holiday donation drives, a recap of November, and more.   Holiday […]
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November 2024 Newsletter

I know this week has been incredibly difficult and emotional for many of us. As your State Representative, I will spend this upcoming legislative session focused on continuing to protect our rights in Illinois while working to pass a balanced budget that works for my constituents in the 12th District and beyond. Please read on […]
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October 2024 Newsletter

Happy October! With the excitement of changing leaves and cooler temperatures comes the reminder to get you and your family vaccinated for the flu and COVID-19. Please see below for Chicago Department of Public Health immunization clinics happening near the 12th District. 44th Ward Vaccination Clinic Tuesday, October 15th from 10AM-2PM Merlo Branch, Chicago Public […]
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September 2024 Newsletter

I hope you enjoyed the Labor Day Weekend. With kiddos back in school and the long weekend over, it feels like summer is officially coming to an end. The remainder of our team’s summer was spent out in the community, planning constituent service events for this fall, and preparing for the upcoming legislative session. Please […]
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August 2024 Newsletter

August is a big month in Chicago! With the DNC, the Chicago Air & Water Show, Lollapalooza and students returning to school, we’re looking at a busy few weeks ahead of us. The Democratic National Convention, in particular, will put our city on the world’s stage. This event, taking place from August 19 – 22, […]
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Governor Pritzker Signs State Representative Margaret Croke’s Legislation to Eliminate Ghost Networks

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed State Representative Margaret Croke’s legislation to improve access to mental health care by eliminating ghost networks into law as part of the Healthcare Protection Act. The legislation ensures those seeking mental health care are able to access an accurate network of providers and get the care they need. […]
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July 2024 Newsletter

I hope you’ve been having a great summer so far! With street fests, parades, sporting events, and more, Summertime Chi is in full swing. It’s hard to believe that Independence Day weekend is here! Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy celebration. If you have yet to find a location to watch […]
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June 2024 Newsletter

Happy Pride Month, District 12! May this month be one of celebration, community, and solidarity in the continued fight to protect and advance the rights of our LGBTQIA+ neighbors. At a time when the rights of the LGBTQIA+ community have been under attack across the country, I am proud of the work that we have […]
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State Representative Margaret Croke’s Legislation Banning Corporal Punishment in Private Schools Passes Out of Illinois Senate, Heads to Governor Pritzker for Signature

Springfield, IL – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke’s legislation banning corporal punishment in Illinois’ private schools passed out of the Senate and is now headed to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk to be signed into law. The bill will amend the School Code to implement the same restrictions on corporal punishment in private schools that all […]
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State Representative Margaret Croke’s Legislation to Ensure Insurance Coverage for Additional Rounds of In Vitro Fertilization Passes Illinois House, Heads to Governor Pritzker for Signature

Springfield, IL – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke’s legislation to increase insurance coverage of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments passed the Illinois House with bipartisan support, and is headed to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk to be signed into law. The bill removes the current limitation, which requires insurance to only cover four rounds of IVF […]
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