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Pappas Works for Child Care Restoration Grant Funding, Promotes Application Opportunities

Jul 24, 2020 | Pappas

ITASCA, Ill. – State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting new grant opportunities from the Illinois Department of Human Services to assist child care providers as they provide valuable service during a challenging time. “Child care providers fill a vital role in...

Pappas-Backed ‘Seizure Smart School Act’ to Aid Epileptic Students, Increase Student Safety Now in Effect

Jul 23, 2020 | Pappas, Uncategorized

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her fight for better healthcare for all Illinois children, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, supported a new law that is now in effect, which requires schools to coordinate with parents of children with epilepsy and their doctors to...

Pappas Recognizes Medical Contributions of 2020 Nurse Educator Fellows

Jul 17, 2020 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to support health care providers, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is acknowledging the 2020 Nurse Educator Fellow recipients, each of whom receive $10,000 from the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Illinois Nursing...

Pappas-Backed Bill to Support COVID-19-Afflicted First Responders Now in Effect

Jul 16, 2020 | Pappas

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following an effort by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, to support first responders, a law outlining new protections for police and firefighters who have contracted COVID-19 recently went into effect. “I am committed to ensuring that the men and...

Pappas Reminds Families of Summer Safety Tips

Jul 10, 2020 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – As the weather gets warmer, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is encouraging residents to be up-to-date about how to enjoy the summer safely. “Summer is a great time for everyone to get outside and enjoy the fresh air, but this year poses...

To Safeguard Rights of Senior Citizens, Illinois Legislators Express Profound Concern about Consequences of Clare Oaks Bankruptcy

Jul 9, 2020 | Pappas

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – The bankruptcy filing of Clare Oaks, a leading continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Bartlett, Ill., has drawn intense interest from state representatives led by Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, whose 45th District encompasses Clare Oaks. Clare...

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