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CBS News
02-07-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
State Rep. Hoan Huynh running to succeed Jan Schakowsky in Congress for Illinois' 9th District
Current Illinois State Rep. Hoan Huynh has entered the Democratic field to succeed Jan Schakowsky in the U.S. Congress. Schakowsky, who has represented Illinois' 9th District since 1998, is retiring in 2026 after her current term in the House of Representatives ends. Huynh is currently the Illinois General Assembly as the representative for the state's 13th district, which covers parts of Uptown, Andersonville and Lincoln Square. He filed paperwork to run for Congress late Tuesday night. He released a campaign video Wednesday morning, becoming the eleventh candidate to enter the race for the Democratic nomination. He joins other popular elected officials in the area, including Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss and State Senator Laura Fine. The 9th District sweeps along the lakefront from Uptown through Evanston and Skokie before jogging west to Morton Grove and all the way out to Algonquin. The people who have filed paperwork to run for the Democratic nomination are: David Abrevaya, Kat Abughazaleh, Bushra Amiwala, Danie Biss, Laura Fine, Miracle Jenkins, Bethany Johnson, Bruce Leon, Laura Million, Howard Rosenblum and Rocio Cleveland. Mark Su has filed to run as a Republican. According to the Illinois State Board of Elections, the general primary will e held on March 17, 2026.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Illinois bill to allow mothers paid breaks to breastfeed passes House
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois House members passed a bill that would allow mothers paid breaks to breastfeed. Employers have been required to provide time to nursing mothers to breastfeed, but without pay. The , sponsored by Illinois Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview), were first read in Illinois' General Assembly on January 22nd. The Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act would be changed to require employers to provide 30 minutes of paid breaks to mothers who need to breastfeed or pump. 'When you're a new mom and you're tired, you're emotional and you're getting back to work, for me we did not have that break to take care of my child,' Fine said. These required breaks would not cut into any other required breaks. Fine explained she wants to look out for succeeding generations by implementing these new requirements. 'We want to make [it] easier and smoother for future generations,' said Fine. 'Women causes are front and center cause we're saying that this is what impacted us, how can we improve it for future generations.' Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) stands with Fine on these issues and has sponsored a of her own to introduce a plan to cover hypoallergenic formula under Medicaid if it has been prescribed by a physician. 'You can imagine the strain that would put on your budget,' Turner said. 'We are ensuring that families get a fair chance at a healthy life regardless of their income.' The bill passed the House with an 82-27 vote. The proposal has already passed in the Senate with a 50-3 vote in favor of the change. The bill will now head to Governor JB Pritzker's desk to be signed into law. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New Illinois bill would allow mothers paid breaks to breastfeed
Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois lawmakers are looking to amend an act in the interest of nursing mothers in the workplace. The , sponsored by Illinois Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview), were first read in Illinois' General Assembly on January 22nd. The Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act would be changed to require employers to provide 30 minutes of paid breaks to mothers who need to breastfeed or pump. 'When you're a new mom and you're tired, you're emotional and you're getting back to work, for me we did not have that break to take care of my child,' Fine said. These required breaks would not cut into any other required breaks. Fine explained she wants to look out for succeeding generations by implementing these new requirements. 'We want to make [it] easier and smoother for future generations,' said Fine. 'Women causes are front and center cause we're saying that this is what impacted us, how can we improve it for future generations.' Senator Doris Turner (D-Springfield) stands with Fine on these issues and has sponsored a of her own to introduce a plan to cover hypoallergenic formula under Medicaid if it has been prescribed by a physician. 'You can imagine the strain that would put on your budget,' Turner said. 'We are ensuring that families get a fair chance at a healthy life regardless of their income.' Both bills have been sent to committee and could be deliberated later in February. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
