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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation to require that insurance companies cover the cost of wigs and scalp prosthesis for those battling or recovering from cancer and other serious medical conditions resulting in hair loss. “Hair loss due to a serious, life-threatening illness can be both personally impactful and universally […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois families will have access to better and more affordable health care coverage under a new measure backed by State Rep. Jaime Andrade D-Chicago, aiming to reduce costs and hold big insurance companies accountable. “I’m backing this bill, because making healthcare more affordable and accessible through their insurance policies cuts costs for […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cities that operate speed and red light cameras would be required to dedicate funds from those fines to improve local schools and parks under a new measure by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, advanced out of a House committee this week. “It’s time we say enough to the cities in every part […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Vowing to make construction zones safer for workers and motorists, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to better enforce work zone speed limits with automated camera equipment. “When some motorists drive recklessly in construction zones, it creates a dangerous and potentially deadly situation for workers and responsible drivers alike,” Andrade said. […]

CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, responded to Walgreens’ latest announcement that they would begin providing mifepristone in select stores: “I’m encouraged by today’s developments, and that large corporations that serve millions of people will not bow down to the un-American and regressive voices of a few. In Illinois, we’ve made great strides securing […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Andrade, D-Chicago, backed proposed legislation to protect low-income seniors from property tax increases, keeping more seniors in the homes they’ve lived in for years. “Rising costs of living are putting a pinch on Illinois seniors, especially when they are on a fixed income and cannot afford a higher property tax […]

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade Jr, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address, emphasizing strong fiscal decision making: “As we begin the process of building another smart, compassionate state budget, I will continue to emphasize the importance of securing the financial future of working families […]

CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, highlighted record funding of Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 1,614 local families afford a college education. “My Northwest Side community should feel proud that more than sixteen hundred local students can now afford to go to college,” Andrade said. “MAP grants continue to be an […]