Thank You District 33!
Thank you to everyone who showed up and made your voice heard in this Democratic primary election. I’m truly grateful to have received your support and trust. As your State…
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Rep. Evans Celebrates Launch of Chicago State University Football Program and Vision for the Future
CHICAGO, IL – State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. (D-Chicago) is celebrating the historic launch of the Chicago State University (CSU) football program, hailing it as a vital step toward…
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Illinois legislators introduce bill to set 15GW energy storage target
Illinois State Senator Bill Cunningham and Representative Marcus Evans have introduced a bill aimed at reducing energy bills in the state and setting a 15GW energy storage deployment target. House…
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Illinois House Leader Selected as NCSL Vice President
In Indianapolis at their national conference on Wednesday, August 16 the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) selected Illinois State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. as their next Vice President,…
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Robert Peters and Marcus C. Evans Jr.: Illinois should be leading the way for offshore wind on the Great Lakes
Talk to anyone about politics in the last two months, and the two biggest issues on people’s minds are gas prices and inflation. And for good reason. With no end…
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Mayor Lightfoot Announces Agreement to Purchase 100% Clean, Renewable Energy Starting in 2025
CHICAGO — Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and the Department of Assets, Information and Services (AIS) visited the Chicago Urban League to announce an agreement with retail electricity supplier Constellation, in collaboration with Swift…
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Marcus Evans Jr.: New freight rule could upset Chicago’s rail hub and worsen supply chain woes
Two of the most prominent and complex challenges we face today — supply chain slowdowns and rising inflation — could soon be exacerbated if an under-the-radar federal agency greenlights a…
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Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Lowering Employee’s Contribution to the CTA Retiree Health Plan
“The citizens of Illinois must be prepared for the demands of the innovative workforce of the future,” said Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Assistant Majority Leader and Chairman, Labor & Commerce…
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House Speaker Welch picks diverse leadership team for ‘tough session and some tough decisions ahead’
Our caucus has a very deep bench of people who love this state,” Welch told the Chicago Sun-Times, ahead of his official announcement on Thursday. “In many ways, it’s a…
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