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Following spring break recess, the General Assembly returned to Springfield for the final few weeks of session before adjournment in late May. I have a few updates for you on the progress we’ve made to move some of my top legislative priorities forward. Two of my bills, HB1186 and HB3425, have moved out of their […]

Happy Spring! I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and the extra minutes of sunshine. While you are preparing for all of the spring festivities the district has to offer, I want to share a few of my favorites with you: One of my favorite activities is visiting the local farmers markets with my family. The […]

I hope you are enjoying the mild winter weather and looking ahead to spring just around the corner! I’ve been busy in Springfield working alongside members in committee meetings and on the House floor to push important legislation forward that will have a positive impact on our communities. Last month, Governor J.B. Pritzker delivered his […]

I hope you are staying warm and that your 2023 is off to a great start. Just a few weeks ago, I was sworn into the 103rd General Assembly for my second term as your State Representative. I’m proud of what we were able to accomplish in my first term, including passing legislation to expand […]

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your loved ones and are entering 2023 feeling rested and ready for an exciting new year. I am currently in Springfield for lame duck session before the new term begins next week. We are working on a number of bills to improve our state, and I look […]

The holiday season is officially here! I hope you and your loved ones are enjoying this special time of year and all it has to offer. Here’s a look at what’s happening in the 12th district this month, including ways to give back to the community: Lincoln Park Zoo is hosting their annual Zoolights event […]

Election Day is just a few days away and it’s time to make your voice heard! In-person early voting is currently underway in all 50 wards and will continue through Monday. Voters may cast their ballot at any early voting location in Chicago. On November 8th, Election Day, voters are required to vote at their assigned precinct. To […]

I hope you are enjoying the cooler temperatures and planning your schedule for all of the upcoming fall festivities! The 12th district has some exciting events planned for October that you should make sure are on your calendar. Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Oktoberfest from October 1st – 2nd at Our Lady […]

The big news from the month of August is that the 12th district gained a new constituent! My husband Patrick and I welcomed our daughter, Mary Pearl, to the family. We are overjoyed, and PJ is handling his promotion to big brother well. Ahead of the legislative veto session in November, I recently introduced HB 5779, which […]

I hope you are enjoying your summer and staying safe and healthy. Ahead of November’s legislative veto session, House Speaker Welch formed working groups to prepare solutions to key issues facing our state. The four groups are the Firearm Safety and Reform Working Group, the Mental Health Working Group, the Reproductive Health and the Dobbs […]