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Gordon-Booth Highlights New Funding Opportunity for EV Charging Stations
PEORIA, Ill. – With Illinois anticipating a significant increase in electric vehicle usage, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is highlighting an Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) funding opportunity to support the construction of new charging stations across the state.
Avelar Advances Measure Expanding School-Based Health Service Coverage
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to expand access to on-campus health screenings for students by passing new legislation through a House committee that would require insurance to cover care at school-based health centers across the state.
Blue Room Press Conference Thursday – Hanson to Join 14(c) Organizations, Discuss Care for Individuals with Disabilities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, will join 14(c) organization leaders, caregivers, families and advocates this Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Capitol Blue Room to highlight the critical role of 14(c) programming and essential services within the continuum of care for individuals with disabilities.
Andrade Advances Legislation Protecting Highway Construction Workers
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Vowing to make construction zones safer for workers and motorists, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, advanced legislation to better enforce work zone speed limits with automated camera equipment.
Manley Highlights Essay Competition for High School Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local high school students to participate in the Illinois Psychiatric Society’s (ISP) Carl C. Bell Memorial Award Essay Competition.
Mussman to Address Teacher Vacancies in New Working Group
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, will join a newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group to address the longstanding issue of vacancies in Illinois schools by exploring new ways to attract and retain qualified educators.
Manley Applauds Expansion of Naloxone Access in Schools
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that students are being kept safe, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a recent order by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to make it easier for schools to assist students who are overdosing on opioids.
Jimenez Advances Legislation Guaranteeing Health Benefits for Mental Health Emergency Responders
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Emergency mental health professionals would be guaranteed disability coverage and line of duty compensation under new legislation advanced by state Rep. Lilian Jimenez, D-Chicago.
Hoffman Highlights EV Charging Station Funding Opportunity
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging interested parties to take advantage of a new funding opportunity from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to support the construction of new electric vehicle charging stations across the state.
Ammons Encourages Local Students to Apply for Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is encouraging African American high school seniors and undergraduate students to apply for one of this year’s Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (ILBCF) scholarships online by May 31.
Benton to Join Newly Formed Teacher Vacancies Working Group
PLAINFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, is increasing his efforts to solve the Illinois teacher shortage by joining the newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group. This group, chaired by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will work to find practical solutions to the ongoing issue.
Chung to Join Newly Formed Teacher Shortage Working Group
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is increasing her focus on addressing the state’s high levels of teaching vacancies by joining the newly formed Teacher Shortage Working Group. This group, chaired by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will work to find practical solutions to the ongoing issue.
Manley Hosts Free Shred Event for Locals
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, in partnership with state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will host a free community drive-thru shred event on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bolingbrook Park District’s Annerino Center, located at 201 Recreation Drive.
Stuart to Lead Working Group Focused on Teacher Staffing
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has been selected by Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch to lead a legislative working group formed in order to focus Illinois’ response to widespread difficulties with teaching vacancies.
Manley Highlights Small Nonprofit Grant Opportunity
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that nonprofits who assist community members are able to continue their work, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging small nonprofits to apply for a grant through the Charitable Trust Stabilization Program.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold ‘Latinas in Business Workshop’
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is joining with state Sen. Karina Villa, the Illinois Department of Commerce, the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Aurora Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to hold a workshop to connect Latina entrepreneurs with state services. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, March 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Belle Salle Banquet, at 1920 East New York St. in Aurora.
Avelar: Internet Services Should be Equitable
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to make internet access more affordable with new legislation slashing cable and video provider charges for internet service customers.
Avelar Hosts Free Community Shred Event
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will team up with state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, to host a free community drive-thru shred event on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bolingbrook Park District’s Annerino Center, located at 201 Recreation Drive.