Press Releases

SPRINGFIELD – A new law led by State Senator Laura Murphy will help families near O’Hare Airport deal with noise pollution was signed into law by Governor Pritzker.

“I continually hear from residents about the need to expand the sound insulation program.  As runways have shifted many find their homes in a very different flight pattern,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Through this law, we ensure the program stays updated to provide eligible households assistance from increased noise as a result of O’Hare’s modernization program.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2027 budget:

“When federal funding cuts create instability in the programs that hardworking Illinois families rely on the most, it is the job of the state to step up and make responsible financial decisions, while maintaining a balanced budget. This budget protects the priorities of our residents and ensures funding for our schools, community colleges and childcare. Additionally, it reinforces funding for public transit and public safety without creating any new taxes on working families.  We recognize the need to have budgetary restraint during these uncertain times.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy has introduced legislation to strengthen victim and witness privacy from unauthorized videos while in the courtroom.

“The witnesses and victims who testify in court deserve extensive protections and should never be made to feel intimidated by being filmed without their knowledge,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This legislation protects the privacy and safety of those taking the stand, by making sure only media with advance approval can take video.”

DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy received a 2025 Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award from the Illinois Association of Park Districts in recognition of her leadership on legislation that supports park districts across Illinois.

“I am honored to receive this award and am proud to have supported legislation that equips our park districts with essential funding and land development grants,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “I always appreciate the time and effort that park districts put in to educating, providing after school programs for students, creating employment options for their communities among other things.”