SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released this statement following the end of the spring 2021 session of the Illinois state House of Representatives: “This has been a…
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As hate incidents against Asian Americans continue to rise nationwide, Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz of Illinois said that a new bill, which would be the first in the nation to require…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois is poised to become the first state to require Asian American history be taught in public schools after a bill cleared its last legislative hurdle Monday…
May 19, 2021 The Illinois Jewish Legislative Caucus condemns the despicable acts of antisemitic vandalism carried out against the Persian Hebrew Congregation in Skokie last weekend. According to ABC7 News,…
State lawmakers in both legislative chambers have proposed measures that would create a task force to investigate the feasibility of providing legal representation to Illinois immigrants facing deportation. If approved,…
GLENVIEW, Ill. – Illinois students across the state will get a stronger education in their classrooms on Asian American history under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, which passed…
April 14 (Reuters) – The Illinois lower house passed a bill on Wednesday requiring public schools to teach Asian-American history, setting the stage for possible adoption of milestone legislation amid…
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, released the following statement after being appointed as Chair of the House Judiciary – Civil committee on Wednesday night: “At this moment…
SPRINGFIELD — A House committee on Wednesday advanced legislation that would create a task force to look into the feasibility of providing legal representation to individuals subject to deportation proceedings…
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, responded to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget proposal on Wednesday, calling for greater access to health care and measures to aid small businesses: “Governor…