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Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Feb. 11, 2020  LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, presented Mundelein Chief of Police Eric Guenther with a resolution from the Illinois House of Representatives honoring him for receiving the Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service. The Davis […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Jan. 20, 2020 On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day and every day we must take guidance from his words: “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Jan. 16, 2020 Like so many throughout our state, I was deeply disturbed and appalled to learn about an alleged rape cover-up mentioned in lobbyist Michael McClain’s email. This behavior is utterly unconscionable and must not be tolerated within any level of […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Jan. 3, 2020 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, is hosting two Mary on the Matters constituent meet-and-greet events in January. The first event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Ela Township Office at 1155 E. Route […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Nov. 14, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to cut out-of-control costs to life-saving medical resources, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, helped pass an initiative this week to cap monthly copays for insulin at $100. “Lowering the cost of life-saving medical resources is […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Nov. 14, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – To help residents learn how to reduce their property tax bills, state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen. D-Libertyville, and Ela Township Assessor John Barrington recently hosted an informational meeting about the tax assessment process. “When I knock on […]

From the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Nov. 13, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, recently delivered supplies collected through her women’s supply drive to benefit Lake County Haven. “Lake County Haven is a critical local resource for women in our community who are going through a crisis,” […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Nov. 4, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, to phase out the use of ethylene oxide in sterilization facilities within 5 miles of schools and densely populated communities like those in Lake County passed the House […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Oct. 31, 2019 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A resolution spearheaded by state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, takes aim at educating and creating greater public awareness of how food insecurity affects the residents of Illinois. “One in nine Illinoisans struggle with food insecurity, and […]

Press release from the Office of State Representative Mary Edly-Allen For immediate release Oct. 30, 2019 LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – The Respiratory Health Association recently named state Rep. Mary Edly-Allen, D-Libertyville, a “Lung Health Leader” for her work advancing legislation that protects the health and well-being of Illinoisans. “My family is one of millions that has […]