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. […]
It hasn’t been necessarily easy to embrace the start of 2022 when we’re trudging through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and are hunkered down indoors because of the negative windchill and snow. If you’re also feeling a little blue right now, you’re not alone. The winter months can be a hard time for many Chicagoans, so […]
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the lives, legacies, and contributions of Black people throughout history. It’s also a great opportunity to support the vibrant Black community here in Chicago! Here are a few Black History Month events happening this month: The Chicago History Museum is introducing the Remembering Dr. King: […]
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 […]