State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) co-sponsored the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) Tuesday to call attention to women’s struggle for equality in Illinois. “The struggle for full equality between men and women continues to this day because women are still without…
Cassidy Holding Satellite Office Hours to Seek Budget Input CHICAGO, IL – State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) will host satellite office hours on Monday, April 16th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Centro Romero, located at 6216 N. Clark…
State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) will co-host an Earth Day park clean-up on Saturday, April 21st, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Touhy Park, located at 7348 N. Paulina. “The best way to keep our community clean and safe…
Dear Neighbor: As the first half of session comes to a close, I wanted to provide you with a legislative update and tell you about some of my upcoming events. So far this session, three bills I have sponsored passed…
SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) passed legislation unanimously Tuesday to help stop human trafficking in Illinois. “Illinois leads the nation in our response to trafficking victims, and the passage of HB 5278 will allow us to continue to…
CHICAGO – On Wednesday, State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) advanced legislation to curb school bullying. The Cassidy-sponsored legislation passed the House with 61 votes in favor. “Bullying in our schools can cause ripple effects that can have huge impacts on our children,” Cassidy…
CHICAGO, IL – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) passed legislation Thursday to combat property tax fraud and lower property tax bills for homeowners. “Tax cheats who claim multiple homestead exemptions on more than one property cost Cook County taxpayers tens of thousands…
Cassidy Playing Tough with Bullying Legislation CHICAGO – State Representative Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) advanced legislation to curb school bullying. “Schools should be temples of learning, not prisons of fear. When one child bullies another, there are ripple effects that are rarely seen. In addition…
Cassidy Responds to Budget Address Chicago, IL – State Rep. Kelly Cassidy (D-Chicago) on Wednesday released the following statement: “The Governor’s proposals contain drastic cuts. Though I support some of his proposals, I believe that the proposed cuts to vital services will…
SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5668 (Cassidy) Nursing Home Reforms to Stem Violations and Chronic Staffing Shortages 1. Mandatory incident and violation reportingResident deaths, abuse, neglect or unusual incidents must be immediately reported to the Illinois Department of Public Health…