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Manley Urges Governor to Sign Proposal to Help First Responders and Third Shift Workers Access Off-Hours Child Care

May 11, 2022 | Manley

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to sign the Off-Hours Child Care Act, a Manley-led initiative that would empower the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to design an off-hours child care program that meets the...

Vella-led Measures Aimed at Recruiting and Retaining Law Enforcement Officers Signed by Governor

May 11, 2022 | Vella

ROCKFORD, Ill. – A pair of proposals passed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, aimed at developing incentives to recruit and retain quality officers have been signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “As part of conversations with law enforcement officials, it’s clear that...

Gordon-Booth and Peoria Public Schools to Highlight New Funding for Fine Arts Programming, Upcoming Audio, Visual and Digital Production Space

May 11, 2022 | Gordon-Booth

Who: State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, Peoria Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, Peoria Public Schools Board of Education President Gregory Wilson, Peoria Public Schools Board of Education Vice-President Martha Ross What: Announcement of new...

Walsh to Host Health Care Fraud Seminar

May 11, 2022 | Walsh

JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, in collaboration with Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Office, is hosting an educational event on health care fraud on Monday, May 16 at 1 p.m. at the Senior Services of Will County Center located at 251 N....

Scherer-Backed Bill to Lower Pension Liabilities Signed Into Law

May 10, 2022 | Scherer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, co-sponsored a bill to lower the state’s pension liabilities by expanding the pension buyout option for state employees. The bill was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last week. “This common sense legislation will...

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