State Rep. William Davis (D-30) on May 31 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Sen. John F. Curran (R-41) on May 29 voted against legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Sen. Emil Jones, III (D-14) on May 29 voted "present" on legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Sen. Napoleon Harris, III (D-15) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-17) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

State Sen. Michael E. Hastings (D-19) on May 29 voted for legalizing recreational marijuana in Illinois.

In light of the horrific hate-driven attack in El Paso, the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement condemning Donald Trump for his racist rhetoric as it is inciting violence towards Latinos and immigrants, and called for action on the Fix the FOID Act, which remained in the state Senate after passing the House this spring.

As Willowbrook and surrounding communities continue their fight in court to keep Sterigenics closed, State Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) continues to work on legislative solutions to keep dangerous ethylene oxide emissions out of the communities.

The Kankakee Public Library is the recipient of a $17,000 mentoring grant from the Illinois secretary of state, State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) announced.

A proposal to make Illinois more attractive to film companies was signed into law.

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) that will increase access to apprenticeship programs in the construction industry for African Americans was signed into law.

State Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will join a bipartisan Property Tax Relief Task Force aimed at delivering comprehensive solutions to lower property tax bills for homeowners statewide.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 15.

Chris Mesiacos donated $1,000 to Democrat Robert Rita's election campaign committee, Friends of Robert "Bob" Rita, on Aug. 5, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Mariyana Spyropoulos donated $1,500 to Democrat Donna Miller's election campaign committee, Friends for Donna Miller, on Aug. 5, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Papa Kwesi Nduom donated $1,500 to Democrat Donna Miller's election campaign committee, Friends for Donna Miller, on Aug. 5, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Over the last 30 days, Illinois’ already overtaxed state-run pension systems have added at least 651 retired government workers that are projected to average $1.3 million in lifetime pension benefits, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in South Suburbs during the week of July 15.

Rep. William Davis (D-30) voted on 100 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in May.