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Pritzker Announces $742 Million in COVID-19 Relief Now Available to Illinois Small Local Government
State Set to Distribute Federal Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund Moneys Allotted to More Than 1,250 Illinois Cities, Towns, and...
Jul 27, 20214 min read


Representative West Hosts Annual Super Shredder Day
Representative West hosted the annual Super Shredder Day in collaboration with Keep Northern Illinios Beautiful and the Barbara Olson...
Jul 24, 20211 min read


Representative West joins the rebirth of Rockford’s Black Chamber of Commerce
Today the Rockford Black Chamber of Commerce was rebirthed! Representative West is excited to see the partnerships develop throughout our...
Jul 16, 20211 min read


Friday Night Flix
Representative West give thanks to everyone who came out to join in his collaboration with Friday Night Flix for the showing of the Field...
Jul 9, 20211 min read


Rep. West Re-Appointed to the Legislative Ethics Commission
Rockford, IL--Rep. Maurice West has been reappointed as a commissioner of the Legislative Ethics Commission for the 102nd General...
Jul 6, 20211 min read


Representative West visits with Shawn Smith
Representative West was excited to meet Shawn Smith, a NFL official who wears uniform number 14, who visited the Jr. Referee program...
Jul 3, 20211 min read


2021 Ascend Justice Champion
Representative West was honored to be a @ascendjustice Champion of Justice for the work we did together to bring forth a Statewide...
Jun 21, 20211 min read


Juneteenth becomes a state holiday.
Representative West was so honored and excited to have Tommy Meeks in Springfield for the bill signing of the Juneteenth State holiday...
Jun 17, 20211 min read


Rental Program
The Illinois Rental Payment Program is currently accepting applications. This program requires a joint application between tenants and...
May 26, 20211 min read


Family Peace Center Tour
Representative West toured the Family Peace Center this week. The great resources and passionate people at the Family Peace Center are...
May 17, 20211 min read


Rockford mother helps teen mental health resolution pass through Illinois House
By Brandon Giesey Published: May. 4, 2021 at 9:09 PM CDT ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Attack a stigma and protect our youth, that’s what a new...
May 5, 20212 min read


Teacher’s Appreciation
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Rep. West, through his district office staff, was able to recognize local teachers in...
May 5, 20211 min read


Representative West Joins Beautiful Beginnings Community Outreach To Donate Educational Technology
Representative West states that “It is crucial that we support our students through the challenges of this pandemic.” Representative West...
Apr 17, 20211 min read


State Representative Maurice West expresses HB24 being passed.
HB24 passed unanimously is the House today! This bill adds sexting to the sex ed curriculum. It is important that our youth need to...
Apr 16, 20211 min read


Rep. Maurice West, Northwest Community Center host food giveaway
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - State Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, and Northwest Community Center sponsored a drive-by free food giveaway on...
Apr 8, 20211 min read


Statewide legislators join together as the Blackhawks Announce Purchase of Rockford IceHogs
Governor JB Pritzker joined the Chicago Blackhawks, the City of Rockford, and the Rockford Area Venues and Entertainment Authority (RAVE)...
Apr 7, 20212 min read


Representative West joins Gov. JB Pritzker: $220 million earmarked for Rockford Public Schools
Gov. JB Pritzker announced Wednesday the 28,000-student school district can look forward to receiving $220 million thanks to President...
Apr 7, 20211 min read


Representative West joins Senator Elgie Sims for discussion of the Criminal Justice Reform Package
I am excited to have been joined by Senator Elgie Sims (Chair, Appropriation Committee, Vice Chair, Criminal Law) along with our...
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Sign up for the Virtual Utility Bill Clinic
I am excited to be joining State Representative Dave Vella, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity and the Citizens Utility Board to put on a...
Mar 1, 20211 min read


West to Serve as Vice Chair of House Higher Education Committee, Advocate for Investment in Students
ROCKFORD, Ill. – Continuing his advocacy to strengthen the state’s education system, state Rep. Maurice West, D-Rockford, will help...
Feb 18, 20211 min read
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