CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s annual budget address: “As we go to the negotiating table to craft the next budget, I want my priorities to be clear: we must fully fund pensions, pay back unpaid bills and guarantee law enforcement has the tools […]
Last weekend, we recognized the 49th anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which affirmed a woman’s right to make her own healthcare decisions. While reproductive rights are under attack in both the Supreme Court and state legislatures across the country, we are lucky that here in Illinois we’ve fought to be […]
Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Statement in Support of Funding the Illinois Non-Profit Security Grant Program “The Jewish Caucus recommends the allocation of at minimum $8 million in the FY23 budget to fund the Illinois Non-Profit Security Grant Program. The rise in antisemitism and other forms of hate and bigotry in recent years […]
CHICAGO – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) introduced HB4468, which would limit those charged with egregious violent crimes from being released on electronic monitoring. The legislation would prevent those charged with attempted first degree murder, reckless homicide, armed carjacking, sex crimes that would require the defendant to register as a sex offender, and armed […]
2021 is officially coming to an end! I hope you’ve been able to enjoy some of the many special holiday events the 12th District has to offer. Unfortunately, the recent surge of COVID-19 cases from both the Delta and Omicron variants is reminiscent of this time last year. Unlike last year though, we have access […]
The holiday season is finally here! I’m so glad we can safely be together with our loved ones this holiday season. Before you partake in any holiday festivities, please make sure to follow local guidelines and get your COVID vaccine boosters. Keeping ourselves and our communities safe and healthy is the best way to spread […]
The winter weather is slowly approaching. Here are some helpful tips to make the cold months ahead more bearable. First and foremost, protect yourself and loved ones from COVID-19 by continuing to follow CDC guidelines. The COVID-19 booster shot is being offered at clinics and pharmacies across the Chicago area for those who are eligible. […]
The ongoing pandemic has hit many of our city’s businesses harder than anticipated, especially Chicago’s renowned live entertainment scene. Some good news — many of the same theaters, comedy clubs, and live music venues that closed in March 2020 have started to open up. Earlier this month, Broadway in Chicago welcomed back their first show, […]
Looks like fall, feels like fall, must be fall! I hope you’ve been able to take advantage of one of my favorite parts of this season in Chicago: our renowned farmers’ markets. In IL-12, we’re lucky to have a number of fantastic farmer’s markets including the French Market at Nettelhorst, the Green City Market on Clark, the City of Chicago’s Division […]
