Month: January 2026

Hirschauer-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, and Condemn Lawlessness in Washington

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Hirschauer-Backed Resolutions Push for Affordability, and Condemn Lawlessness in Washington

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, cosponsored resolutions this week condemning the reckless and vindictive actions of the Trump administration. The resolutions cite the imposition of harmful tariffs, the pursuit of misguided foreign policy, and the drastic cuts to child care and family support programs. The measures also denounce lethal immigration enforcement policies implemented under Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, which, according to reported data, have resulted in the deaths of nearly 50 individuals, including U.S. citizens.

“Trump’s so-called ‘America First’ agenda is nothing more than ‘Tax America First,’” said Hirschauer. “Families are being crushed. Prices are soaring. Communities are being pushed into crisis. Because of this administration’s political spite, more than 100,000 Illinoisans will lose their health insurance, and another 100,000 children will be left without child care. This is deliberate. And it’s devastating.”

The Hirschauer-backed resolutions condemn Trump’s unchecked military actions—from operations in Venezuela to threats of forcibly seizing Greenland—while working families at home lose critical support. The resolutions note that these actions cost more than stabilizing SNAP for over 310,000 Americans, renewing ACA subsidies, and funding child care—programs the administration has instead cut, particularly in Democratic-led states. Hirschauer also condemned deadly domestic extremism under DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, citing unlawful shootings, illegal detentions, and violations of constitutionally guaranteed due process.

Hirschauer voted to:

Urge Congress to reinstate the healthcare subsidies within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 to keep healthcare affordable and accessible for over 500,000 Illinoisans who depend on the ACA marketplace (House Resolution 620).
Call for the immediate release of the $10 billion in child care funds frozen across democratic-majority states (House Resolution 621).
Prompt the United States Treasury to issue $2,000 payments to every American household with an annual income below $250,000 to account for the lost wages and savings caused by Donald Trump’s tariff scheme that raised prices for every U.S. family (House Resolution 623).
Call on Congress to hold Donald Trump accountable for his illegal use of military action and American dollars to fund illegitimate operations, including in Venezuela, unprovoked attacks toward Cuba and Iran, and threats of forcefully pursuing Greenland’s autonomous territory (House Resolution 624).
Condemn the excessive and deadly force deployed by civil immigration agents under the direction of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, by calling for her immediate resignation and an independent investigation into committed, directed, or covered up acts of violence, killings, and deaths in immigration custody (House Resolution 622).

“These resolutions matter to every Illinoisan,” said Hirschauer. “The Trump administration’s illegal attacks on our communities, alongside its reckless foreign policy, are making daily life harder, more expensive, and more dangerous.”

“House Resolution 622 is especially critical for communities that have been on the front lines defending basic human rights and keeping each other safe. We must demand that federal agents obey the Constitution, respect due process, and end the excessive and deadly force being used by immigration authorities in our neighborhoods.”

Rep. Maura HirschauerRep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185

There is only a single, consolidated Dial-a-Ride program in Kane County

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There is only a single, consolidated Dial-a-Ride program in Kane County

The Ride in Kane program, the local Dial-a-Ride service that provides curb-to-curb transportation to seniors and people with disabilities living in Kane County, has transitioned to a new, countywide coordinated ride model.

This change makes it easier for riders to register, schedule trips, and access public transportation for all eligible residents across Kane County.

See the Ride in Kane webpage, Dial-a-Ride Services: Kane County webpage or call the Ride in Kane information line at 630-762-2600 for further information or to request service.

Solo habra un servicio de Transporte a domicilio de Kane County, un cambio local a nivel de Condado.

El programa Ride in Kane, el servicio local de transporte a domicilio que ofrece transporte de puerta a puerta a personas mayores y personas con discapacidad que viven en el condado de Kane, ha adoptado un nuevo modelo de transporte coordinado a nivel de condado.

Este cambio facilita el registro, la programación de viajes y el acceso al transporte público para todos los residentes elegibles del condado de Kane.

Consulte la página web de Ride in Kane, Servicios de Transporte a Domicilio: Condado de Kane, o llame a la línea de información de Ride in Kane al 630-762-2600 para obtener más información o solicitar el servicio.

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185

Hirschauer Landmark Safe Gun Storage Bill in Effect

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Hirschauer Landmark Safe Gun Storage Bill in Effect

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – A staunch advocate for safe firearm practices and lessening the rate of preventable gun violence across Illinois, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting a first-of-its-kind safe storage law that went into effect Jan. 1st. 

“This law is a product of hundreds of hours of collaboration among elected officials, advocates, law enforcement and judicial courts. It is fine-tuned to ensure that Illinoisans who legally carry firearms have the information and tools necessary to keep them stored, locked and safe,” said Hirschauer. “Too many headlines detail the uptick of gun violence in our communities—violence that can be prevented by enforcing safe practices that are too often not followed in cases that end tragically. That’s what this safe gun storage law codifies, and ultimately, keeps guns out of the wrong hands.”

Hirschauer successfully led Senate Bill 8 last spring session, also known as the Safe Gun Storage Act, to enhance gun storage safety and address stolen firearm requirements. The new law requires firearm owners to secure their weapons in a locked container, rendering them inaccessible and unusable to anyone except the owner or an authorized user—with an ultimate goal to prevent access to firearms by minors, at-risk individuals, and those prohibited from possessing them. 

Additional provisions in an accompanying measure, House Bill 850, finetunes lost and stolen gun reporting requirements to lower the chance of mishandled firearms trafficked in Illinois communities. Studies show that states with similar laws decreased unintentional shootings by children by 78% and the movement of illegal guns in communities by 46%. 

“Commonsense gun safety and the rights of law-abiding gun owners are not mutually exclusive—in fact they are one and the same,” said Hirschauer. “I’m pleased to see this law go into effect after the tireless work of advocates and law enforcement alike. Making these best practices universal will help save lives and keep our communities strong.”

Senate Bill 8 was signed into law in July of last year. The measure went into effect Jan. 1st. 

Rep. Maura HirschauerRep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185

Rep. Maura Hirschauer Reflects after Minnesota ICE Shooting; Emphasizes Duty to Stand Up, Speak Out, and Shine a Light on Truth

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Rep. Maura Hirschauer Reflects after Minnesota ICE Shooting; Emphasizes Duty to Stand Up, Speak Out, and Shine a Light on Truth

WEST CHICAGO — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement in response to the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent during a reckless immigration enforcement action.

Do not look away. Yesterday, January 7, 2026, federal immigration agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota leaving her six year old child orphaned and a community in anguish. On September 12, 2025 federal immigration agents shot and killed Silverio Villegas González in Franklin Park, Illinois leaving his two young children orphaned and our community in anguish. We mourn the loss of Renee, Silverio, and every life taken or forever changed by the actions of our reckless federal government. The ripple effects of these tragic events eerily echo throughout cities across the United States where the presence of federal immigration agents threaten community safety. 

No one is safe when inadequately trained federal agents, armed to the hilt with hand guns, assault style weapons and tear gas, speed through city streets sowing chaos at every turn.

Today my thoughts are with the family of Renee Nicole Good and the people of Minnesota. May her memory be a blessing and a spark that ignites meaningful, peaceful change. We must not look away – we all have a responsibility to stand up, speak out, and shine a light on truth. 

My thoughts are also with my neighbors here in Illinois. To our immigrant community who continue to work, go to school, and find joy despite the constant terror of the federal government – I see you and I stand with you. And to our neighbors who continue to protect each other in spite of the danger – you answer the call of pre-dawn signal chats, patrol community streets, and blow whistles to warn of danger – thank you. Together we protect us. 

Representante Maura Hirschauer reflexiona tras el tiroteo de ICE en Minnesota; enfatiza el deber de ponerse de pie, hablar y arrojar luz sobre la verdad

“Ayer, 7 de Enero del 2026, agentes federales de inmigración le dispararon y mataron a Renee Nicole Good en Minnesota dejando huérfano a su hijo de seis años y a toda una comunidad destrozada. El 12 de septiembre de 2025 agentes federales de inmigración le dispararon y mataron a Silverio Villegas Gonzalez en Franklin Park, Illinois, dejando huérfanos  a sus dos hijos pequeños y a nuestra comunidad sumida en dolor.” 

“Estamos de luto y lamentamos profundamente la pérdida de Renee, Silverio, y de cada vida arrebatada o marcada para siempre por las acciones insensatas de nuestro gobierno federal. Los efectos secundarios de estos eventos trágicos que recorren ciudades de todo Estados Unidos, donde la presencia de agentes federales de inmigración pone en riesgo la seguridad de las comunidades.”

“Nadie está a salvo cuando agentes federales deficientemente mal capacitados, armados hasta los dientes con pistolas, armas tipo asalto y gas lacrimógeno, se lanzan a toda velocidad por las calles de la ciudad, sembrando caos a cada paso.” 

Hoy mis pensamientos están con la familia de Renee Nicole Good y con la  gente de Minnesota. Que su memoria sea una bendición y una luz que encienda un cambio real y pacifico. No debemos apartar la mirada y todos tenemos la responsabilidad de resistir, alzar la voz, y sacar la verdad a la luz.”

“Mis pensamientos también están con mis vecinos aquí en Illinois. A nuestra comunidad inmigrante que sigue trabajando, yendo a la escuela, y encontrando alegría a pesar del terror constante del gobierno federal. Yo los veo y estoy con ustedes. Y a nuestros vecinos que continúan protegiéndose unos a los otros a pesar del peligro.  Que responden a los chats de alerta antes del amanecer, patrullan las calles y hacen sonar silbatos para avisar del peligro, gracias. Juntos nos cuidamos.”

Maura Hirschauer headshot 2022

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185



Hirschauer Responds to Additional Round of Trump Child Care, Family Assistance Cuts to Illinois

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Hirschauer Responds to Additional Round of Trump Child Care, Family Assistance Cuts to Illinois

WEST CHICAGO — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement in response to the federal administration’s partisan decision to halt over $10 billion in child care funding across democratic-majority states, including over $1 billion to Illinois families and children facing poverty, chronic illness or disability:

“This continuous stripping of funds that are explicitly set aside for the neediest of parents and their young ones is a blatant attack on low- and modest-income families. Just last month, tens of millions of dollars were erased for schools in my community that provide critical lifelines for children—taking away funding to feed kids, to train educators, and to support families. Once again, these families now have to face a painful reality that the federal government is not on their side. This administration does not want to maintain the safety nets we have for chronically ill children, for young families juggling multiple jobs, nor for moms or dads who need an extra hour or two at day care—an expense that is notoriously the biggest bill for families across our state,” said Hirschauer. “As a mother myself, I reflect often on how working parents pay more for day care than they do for health insurance—even housing. This is yet another example of Trump’s inhumane, and simply grotesque, cuts to make life more and more unaffordable for all families in Illinois.”

Tuesday evening the Trump Administration effectively froze all funds for programs and services provided through the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF). The funding freeze will affect over 100,000 families, more than 152,000 children, 275 organizations and 17 programs that protect the welfare of Illinois children, seniors, people with disability, and families facing poverty and food insecurity. 

“My focus remains on what we can control here at home, as the cruelty of the federal government truly knows no bounds. I will continue to use my platform to fight for the families of my community, and our families in each corner of the state. This is our home, and we will not bow down to someone set on erasing our dignity and livelihoods.”

Hirschauer responde a la nueva ronda de recortes de Trump en materia de cuidado infantil y asistencia familiar en Illinois

La Representante estatal, Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, publicó la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la decisión partidista del gobierno federal de detener más de $10 billones en fondos para el cuidado infantil en los estados con mayoría demócrata, incluyendo más de $1 billón destinados a familias y niños de Illinois que enfrentan a la pobreza, enfermedades crónicas o discapacidades:
“Esta continua retirada de fondos que se reservan explícitamente para los padres más necesitados y sus hijos es un ataque evidente a las familias con ingresos bajos y modestos. Justo el mes pasado, se eliminaron decenas de millones de dólares destinados a las escuelas de mi comunidad que proporcionan un apoyo vital a los niños – quitándoles los fondos para alimentarlos, entrenar a los educadores, y apoyar a las familias. Una vez más, estas familias tienen que enfrentarse a la dolorosa realidad de que el gobierno federal no está de su lado. Esta administración no quiere mantener las redes de seguridad que tenemos para los niños con enfermedades crónicas, para las familias jóvenes que manejan varios empleos, ni para las mamás o los papás que necesitan una o dos horas extra en la guardería – un gasto que es la mayor factura para las familias de todo nuestro estado,” dijo Hirschauer. “Como madre, reflexiono a menudo sobre cómo los padres que trabajan pagan más por la guardería que por el seguro médico – incluso por el hogar. Este es otro ejemplo más de los recortes inhumanos y simplemente grotescos de Trump, que hace que la vida sea cada vez más inasequible para todas las familias de Illinois.”

El martes por la noche, la Administración Trump congeló efectivamente todos los fondos destinados a programas y servicios proporcionados a través de la Subvención en Bloque para el Cuidado y Desarrollo infantil (CCDBG), la Subvención en Bloque para Servicios Sociales (SSBG) y la Asistencia Temporal para Familias Necesitadas (TANF). La congelación de fondos afectará a más de 100,000 familias, más de 152,000 niños, 275 organizaciones y 17 programas que protegen el bienestar de los niños, las personas mayores, las personas con discapacidad y las familias que se enfrentan a la pobreza y la inseguridad alimentaria en Illinois.

“Mi atención sigue centrada en lo que podemos controlar aquí en nuestro estado, ya que la crueldad del gobierno federal realmente no conoce límites. Seguiré utilizando mi plataforma para luchar por las familias de mi comunidad y por nuestras familias en todos los rincones del estado. Este es nuestro hogar, y no nos doblegaremos ante nadie que se proponga arrebatarnos nuestra dignidad y nuestros medios de vida.”

Maura Hirschauer headshot 2022

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185