SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Rachel Ventura has introduced legislation to reduce harmful air pollution from large warehouse and freight facilities, increase transparency for surrounding communities and protect residents from pollution hot spots. The Warehouse Pollution Reduction Act would create a first-in-the-nation full state framework to track, reduce and mitigate air pollution tied to Illinois’ rapidly growing logistics and freight industry.

“As warehouses and freight hubs continue to expand across Illinois, too many communities are being left to deal with the health consequences of increased truck traffic and diesel pollution,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “This legislation creates stronger accountability, improves transparency and prioritizes the health of families, workers and children who live and work near these facilities.”

SPRINGFIELD – Continuing her work to promote policies of rehabilitation, State Senator Rachel Ventura introduced two new bills aimed at improving the rights of juveniles interacting with the criminal justice system and allowing courts more flexibility in advocating for restorative justice programs for juveniles going through sentencing.

“The young people coming through our justice system must be treated as children first and offenders second,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “These bills will ensure the rights of minors in custody are protected and that courts have the power to prioritize children’s well-being and rehabilitation over punishment and incarceration.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Rachel Ventura is leading a comprehensive package of election reform legislation aimed at strengthening fairness and accountability in Illinois elections. The measures address equal ballot access, judicial campaign financing, and accountability for candidates who violate campaign finance laws.

“The people of Illinois deserve elections that are fair, transparent and accessible,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “This legislative package is about restoring trust in our democratic process, ensuring every candidate plays by the same rules, and preventing money from undermining confidence in our elections.”

SPRINGFIELD – Building on Illinois’ commitment to tackling the climate crisis, State Senator Rachel Ventura introduced new legislation to limit the state’s role in global deforestation, one of the leading drivers of climate change, at a time when shifting global trade dynamics make responsible sourcing more important than ever.

“Illinois has made a serious commitment to reducing our carbon footprint through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Now, we must ensure our state’s purchasing power reflects those commitments. As tariffs and trade pressures reshape global supply chains, this is the right moment to prioritize sustainable, deforestation-free sourcing that protects both our climate and our economy.”