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Crespo Highlights Schaumburg Firearms Enforcement Grants, Encourages Agencies to Apply for Future Funding

Jul 13, 2023 | Crespo

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is spreading the word after the Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the second round of Firearm Enforcement Grants to local law enforcement organizations throughout the state. The police department...

Scherer-Backed Law to Provide Bonuses for High-Performing Educators

Jul 12, 2023 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is investing in Illinois’ best teachers with a new law that will allow districts to give National Board-certified teachers $4,000 bonuses. “When I was a public school teacher, I saw firsthand how our schools lose...

Stuart Bill Addressing Underpayment of Teacher-Mentors Becomes Law

Jul 12, 2023 | Stuart

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Experienced educators will no longer be underpaid for mentoring newer colleagues under new legislation passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and signed into law on June 30. “For many Illinois educators, teaching consists not only of...

Avelar Measure to Create Assisted Living Advisory Board Signed by Governor

Jul 12, 2023 | Avelar

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — To ensure the efficiency and safety of new rule changes for assisted living and shared housing facilities in Illinois, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, established an advisory board in a new law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker....

Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Second Round of Firearm Enforcement Grants for Aurora Police Department

Jul 11, 2023 | Hernandez B

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing the Aurora Police Department will receive another grant from the Illinois State Police (ISP) to help enforce Firearms Owners Identification Card Act policies and keep Aurora streets safe. “Aurorans...

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