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West to Host Women’s Self-Defense Seminar with Rockford Police Department on Sept. 20th
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, is teaming up with the Rockford Police Department to provide self-defense...
Sep 14, 20221 min read


West Announces $5 Million Coming to the 67th District through the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, is announcing $5 million in grant funding will be coming to the 67th District as...
Aug 15, 20221 min read


Representative West’s Hosts Friday Night Flix
On August 5th, 2022 Representative West hosted a Friday Night Flix which was a huge success. He expressed how it was great to have...
Aug 5, 20221 min read


Representative West Hosts Another Successful Annual Super Shredder Day
Over the weekend Representative West hosted an annual Super Shredder Day. He has hosted this event every year. The event was a success...
Jul 23, 20221 min read


West Named Chairperson of Legislative Ethics Commission, Underscores Need to Restore Trust in State
ROCKFORD, Ill. – After years of leadership and advocacy on issues related to state ethics, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, has been...
Jun 19, 20221 min read


Juneteenth Celebrations
Juneteenth was a busy day of celebrations! It started with the opportunity to provide encouraging words at the ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH...
Jun 19, 20221 min read


Representative West Hosts A Successful Community Health Fair.
Representative West and his staff hosted their first Community Health Fair and it was a success! People were empowered with knowledge and...
Jun 11, 20221 min read


Representative West Teams Up With Representative Vella For A Domestic Violence Supply Drive
Representative West’s team dropped off donations from the Domestic Violence Supply Drive at the Rockford Family Peace Center. These...
Jun 10, 20221 min read


Representative West Teams Up for Baby Formula Giveaway on Friday at Rockford’s Discovery Center
UW Health Northern Illinois (formerly SwedishAmerican) is teaming up with State Rep. Maurice West (D-Rockford) and the Discovery Center...
May 27, 20221 min read


West Announces Back to Business Grants for 67th District Businesses Exceed $3 Million
Rockford, IL - State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford) announces an additional $540,000 of Back to Business Grants were allocated...
May 6, 20221 min read


Teacher’s Appreciation Week
This week is Teachers Appreciation Week and Representative West and his staff started with going to elementary schools in the district...
May 2, 20221 min read


Representative West hands out trees for Arbor Day
Representative West had a great time giving away trees for Arbor Day at Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden on Rockford's southwest side....
Apr 29, 20221 min read


West Backs Budget Focused on Relief, Education and Public Safety
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Emphasizing the need to support families facing hardship from the pandemic and inflation, state Rep. Maurice West,...
Apr 15, 20222 min read


Rockford Park District to offer junior tackle football this summer.
For the first time, the Rockford Park District is fielding a junior tackle football program thanks to a state grant secured by...
Apr 10, 20221 min read


West Proposal to Help College Students Access Assistance Heads to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students at public universities and community colleges would have easy access to an on-campus benefits navigator...
Mar 30, 20222 min read


West Announces Back to Business Grants for 67th District Businesses Reach Nearly $2.5 Million
Rockford, IL - State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford) announces an additional $645,000 of Back to Business Grants were allocated...
Mar 22, 20221 min read


Representative West engages Veterans
Representative West had returned home from Springfield and stopped by the Veterans Drop In Center Rockford IL to provide dinner for our...
Mar 20, 20221 min read


State Representative West Passes 5 Bills in the House.
This week, State Representative West passed 5 bills through the House with either unanimous or nearly unanimous bi-partisan support. ✅...
Mar 6, 20221 min read


Rep. West Announces Additional $680K of Back to Business Grants for 67th District Businesses
Rockford, IL - State Representative Maurice West (D-Rockford) announces an additional $680,000 of Back to Business Grants were allocated...
Mar 3, 20221 min read


West Leads Confirmation Process of New Legislative Inspector General
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, led a bipartisan effort Thursday to name former state and federal judge Michael...
Feb 17, 20222 min read
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