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Rep. Hernandez, High School Student Pass Media Literacy Education Law

Oct 13, 2022 | Hernandez L

CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, inspired by the research and tenacity of Naperville Central High School graduate Braden Hajer, passed a law requiring media literacy education for high school students in Illinois. Illinois is the first...

Rep. Ramirez Invites Residents to Job Fair

Oct 11, 2022 | Ramirez

CHICAGO, Ill. – In honor of Latino Heritage Month, state Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, is partnering with state and city agencies, local businesses and community organizations—along with legislative colleagues including state Sens. Omar Aquino and Cristina H....

Hoffman Continues Work to Provide Rebates for All Ameren Customers, Reminds Eligible Residents to Apply for LIHEAP

Oct 11, 2022 | Hoffman

BELLEVILLE, Ill. – As the seasons change and cooler weather approaches, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is continuing his efforts to secure support for a rebate plan that would deliver $170 to individual Ameren customers. Additionally, Hoffman is encouraging...

Avelar Encourages Community to Nominate Exceptional School Board Members for Education Award

Oct 11, 2022 | Avelar

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is inviting community members to nominate a member of their local school board for the Thomas Lay Burroughs Award. The award is presented annually to an outstanding member of an Illinois school board by the...

Hurley Backs Bill to Further Prevent Inappropriate Student-Teacher Relationships in High Schools

Oct 7, 2022 | Hurley

CHICAGO – Concerned about teachers who inappropriately pursue relationships with the students they teach, state Rep. Fran Hurley is backing a new proposal that would explicitly prohibit teachers, coaches and school officials from having a sexual relationship with...

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