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Andrade Advances Measure Forcing Cities to Dedicate Traffic Camera Funds to Local Schools and Parks

Apr 9, 2024 | Andrade

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Cities that operate speed and red light cameras would be required to dedicate funds from those fines to improve local schools and parks under a new measure by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, advanced out of a House committee this week. “It’s...

Avelar Pushes to Expand Workers’ Access to Key Employment Documents

Apr 9, 2024 | Avelar

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A new bill being advanced by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, would ensure workers have greater access to important employment and payroll documents that may be necessary to secure housing, resolve tax issues, and more. “All...

Ford Encourages Community Colleges to Increase Use of Minority Businesses, Highlights Recent Data

Apr 9, 2024 | Ford

CHICAGO – Urging community colleges to proactively improve contract opportunities for minorities, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is highlighting a recent report from the Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) detailing how community colleges have...

Gordon-Booth Highlights Illinois State Police Hiring Effort Offering $90k+ for New Troopers

Apr 9, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

PEORIA, Ill. – With the Illinois State Police (ISP) offering increased pay and benefits for new troopers, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is encouraging interested individuals to take advantage and apply with ISP by May 1. “Illinois State Police troopers do...

DuBuclet Advances Measure Ensuring Proper Haircare for Youth in Care

Apr 4, 2024 | du Buclet

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is working to bring greater cultural awareness to the foster care system by passing legislation through a House committee to ensure youth in care receive culturally appropriate haircare. “Proper haircare is necessary...

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