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CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, joined efforts by her colleagues on Thursday to preserve women’s reproductive rights by sponsoring a resolution to affirm Illinois’ support for the landmark Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision. “As a woman’s right to choose is increasingly under attack across the country, the statement we made today […]

CHICAGO, Ill. – In a continued effort to promote public safety, state Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, backed a measure to combat the theft of catalytic converters currently plaguing Illinois drivers. “Public safety is a priority for me, and improving that requires a comprehensive approach to addressing the common problems facing our community, such as catalytic […]

CHICAGO, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to improve public safety, state Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure to cut down on street racing and dangerous stunts also known as ‘street sideshows’, which put lives at risk. “By disregarding speed limits and traffic laws, street racing presents a clear danger to our community; one […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Wednesday’s indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, “The 19” House Democrats who rejected his candidacy for leadership released the following statement: “Thirteen months ago, we 19 Democrats made clear to our colleagues that we would not support Michael Madigan for speaker. We knew that our chamber, our state, and our […]

CHICAGO, Ill. – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) released the following statement in response to the indictment of Michael Madigan: “Even before I took office, I supported new leadership in Springfield, and I was then proud to be one of the 19 members to force a vote for a new Speaker last year. Speaker […]

Volunteer advocates pushed three legislative priorities, including bill to require regular dementia training for EMTs Chicago, March 1, 2022 – Hundreds of volunteer advocates from across the state urged state lawmakers to pass legislation to help Illinoisans affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia during the Alzheimer’s Association Illinois Chapter’s virtual Week of Action last week. […]