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Ammons Secures $2.4M in Local Funds, Bringing Fresh Groceries to Champaign-Urbana

May 29, 2025 | Ammons

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Ensuring local residents have access to fresh, healthy food in their neighborhoods, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, secured over 2 million dollars in grant money to construct a new grocery store in Northwest Urbana, as part of the Illinois...

IHSA Announces Collaboration with State Senator Ram Villivalam & State Representative Janet Yang Rohr to Expand Opportunities for Student-Athletes

May 29, 2025 | Yang Rohr

SPRINGFIELD, BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) are announcing their work together to expand opportunities for student athletes to compete in local and...

Hernandez Announces Funding Opportunity for Local Roads

May 29, 2025 | Hernandez N

MELROSE PARK, Ill. — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, is announcing a state funding opportunity for local governments to invest in the repair of local roads. The current state budget includes $400 million for this purpose. Applications are due no later than...

Vella Backs Road Safety and Fairness Act, Creation of Fairer Road Test Requirements for Older Adults

May 29, 2025 | Vella

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A plan making its way through Springfield backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, would modernize road test requirements and raise the age in which older adults must take a behind-the-wheel driving test from 79 to 87. “When you look at the...

Briel Champions Pro-Farm Bill out of House Committee

May 29, 2025 | Briel

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Committed to addressing everyday obstacles Illinois farmers face, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is carrying a bill expanding the lawful use of large-scale farm equipment to the House Floor for consideration. “It’s very common for farms...

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