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STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARGARET CROKE INTRODUCES BILL TO LIMIT THOSE CHARGED WITH EGREGIOUS VIOLENT CRIMES FROM BEING RELEASED ON ELECTRONIC MONITORING

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 […]
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State Representative Margaret Croke Honored for 100% Pro-Environment Voting Record

(SPRINGFIELD, IL) – The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) released its annual Legislative Environmental Scorecard this week rating state legislators based on their voting record on legislation affecting the environment during 2021 legislative business. State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) has been honored with a perfect voting record. “I vote my values, which is why I have […]
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE MARGARET CROKE INTRODUCES BILL TO EMPLOY SUPREME COURT’S TEXAS RULING TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE IN ILLINOIS

Bill would allow Illinoisans to sue gun manufacturers, importers or dealers whose guns are responsible for injury or death in the state CHICAGO – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) introduced HB4156, a bill to protect Illinoisans from gun violence and hold those putting more guns onto our streets accountable. The Protecting Heartbeats Act will […]
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GOV. PRITZKER AND COINFLIP ANNOUNCE CHICAGO EXPANSION AND HISTORIC NEW HEADQUARTERS AT OLD POST OFFICE

CoinFlip Signs Biggest Cryptocurrency Lease in City History, Doubling Footprint and Expanding Company Headcount CHICAGO— CoinFlip, the world’s leading cryptocurrency ATM operator and the fastest-growing company in Chicago, today joined Governor JB Pritzker and local leaders to announce a new 44,000 square-foot headquarters located in the Old Post Office downtown. CoinFlip’s new headquarters represent a […]
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Legislation Championed by State Representative Margaret Croke To Expand Fertility Treatment Coverage Passes The Senate

CHICAGO, IL – Today, legislation championed by State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) to expand fertility treatment coverage in Illinois passed the Illinois State Senate. The legislation, which passed the House in April of this year and will now head to Governor Pritzker to be signed into law, will update Illinois’ insurance code to change the […]
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Croke Fights for Affordable Health Care and Technology Advancements during Spring Legislative Session

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, issued this statement following the completion of the 2021 spring session: “Despite the challenges of this session, I’m proud to say I, along with my colleagues, have made great strides towards overcoming the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and returning our state to normal. Administering millions of vaccinations, […]
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Statement from State Representative Margaret Croke on Unanimous House Passage of Cryptocurrency Legislation

Legislation would make Illinois a global leader in the financial technology industry CHICAGO, IL – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) released the following statement on the Illinois State House’s unanimous passage of HB3968, her bill to allow financial service companies that operate using crypto-assets to apply for a charter in Illinois: “By creating a […]
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Statement from State Representative Margaret Croke on House Passage of Fertility Treatment Coverage Legislation

CHICAGO, IL – Today, State Representative Margaret Croke (IL-12) released the following statement on the Illinois State House’s passage of her bill amendment to expand fertility treatment coverage in Illinois to include same-sex couples, women over 35, single women, and women who cannot get pregnant naturally due to a medical issue: “Regardless of age, sexuality, […]
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State Rep. Margaret Croke Takes Office to Work for Reproductive Rights, Affordable Health Care, Small Business Assistance

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, was sworn in for her first full term as an Illinois representative on Wednesday. She previously served the final days the term of her predecessor state Rep. Yoni Pizer. This is her first step towards completing a legislative agenda focused on securing reproductive rights, ensuring affordable health […]
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