Canty Pushes for Full-Day Kindergarten in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Local families would have expanded access to full-day kindergarten under legislation recently introduced by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights. “Requiring full-day kindergarten is a common sense solution to closing the achievement gap...

Ortíz to Serve on Key Committees Tackling Community Challenges

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, will bring Southwest Side voices to major conversations about job creation, education and environmental justice as a member of several key committees in the new legislative session.  “As state representative, I make hearing...

Ortíz to Bring Community Needs to Upcoming Budget Negotiations

CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued the following response to the Governor’s State of the State Address, highlighting the need for fully funded services and strong fiscal decision making.  “Supporting immigrant families, greater community-based...