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Gordon-Booth and Peoria Public Schools to Highlight New Funding for Fine Arts Programming, Upcoming Audio, Visual and Digital Production Space
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will join Superintendent Dr. Sharon Desmoulin-Kherat, Board of Education President Gregory Wilson and Board of Education Vice-President Martha Ross Thursday afternoon to announce new state investment aimed at supporting fine arts programming at Peoria Public Schools – including funding for a new audio, visual and digital production space and pathway.
Walsh to Host Health Care Fraud Seminar
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. Center St. in Joliet.
Scherer-Backed Bill to Lower Pension Liabilities Signed Into Law
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.
Governor to Sign Gordon-Booth’s Co-Responder Legislation in Peoria Tuesday Afternoon
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, will welcome Gov. J.B. Pritzker to Peoria Tuesday to sign House Bill 4736, which will create the Co-Responder Pilot Program and enable the Peoria Police Department to create a unit focused on behavioral health and coordinating social services with violence survivors – including trauma-informed crisis intervention, assistance with finding safe housing, victim advocacy and counseling.
Rep. Manley Champions Youth Mental Health at Operation Snowball
JOLIET, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, sponsored Operation Snowball, in partnership with Heart Haven Outreach, NAMI Will-Grundy and Bolingbrook High School. Operation Snowball is an international youth program that educates students about mental health, leadership development and community advocacy.
State Rep. Stuart Salutes Hero Collinsville Firefighters
COLLINSVILLE, Ill – State Representative Katie Stuart, R-Edwardsville, saluted members of the Collinsville Fire Department who have received awards for bravery and heroism in the line of duty during 2021. The Collinsville Fire Department is receiving the Unit Citation (Group) award, and Firefighter/Paramedic Colin Fuhrmann is receiving the Medal of Valor.
Rep. Manley Highlights Lightways Grant, Rebranding
JOLIET, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently visited Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care to celebrate the organization’s $250,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Hoffman-Supported Efforts to Address Teacher Shortage Issues Signed into Law
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a package of measures backed by state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, Wednesday aimed at addressing teacher shortage issues by lowering licensing fees, removing bureaucratic hurdles for substitute teachers and increasing opportunities for students pursuing a career in education.
Hoffman Highlights Opening of ISP FOID Kiosk in Metro East
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging local gun owners to check out the Illinois State Police’s (ISP) newly opened Metro East Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Kiosk designed to help Illinois residents apply for and update their FOID and Concealed Carry License (CCL) with one-on-one assistance.
Rep. Hirschauer Defends Reproductive Health Rights in Light of Potential Overturning of Roe v. Wade
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – Following media reports of leaked documents indicating the landmark Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade may be overturned, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement:
Gordon-Booth Responds to Potential Overturn of Roe v. Wade
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, released the following statement after reports that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade:
State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray Condemns Draft SCOTUS Decision on Roe
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Representative Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, today condemned the leaked draft of a U.S. Supreme Court decision which, if it reflects the Court’s ultimate decision, will abolish the 50-year-old landmark case, Roe v. Wade, which guarantees the right to reproductive freedom.
Kifowit Responds to Reported Overturn of Roe v. Wade
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement after learning of reports that Roe v. Wade is set to be overturned by the Supreme Court:
Walker Statement on Reported Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, issued this statement following media reports regarding a draft Supreme Court opinion overturning Roe v. Wade:
Gong-Gershowitz Responds to Possible Overturning of Roe v. Wade
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, issued the following statement in response to the leak of documents indicating the landmark reproductive rights Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, is being overturned:
Ford Reacts to Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade News
CHICAGO – State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, released the following statement after learning of reports that the Supreme Court is set to overturn Roe v. Wade:
State Rep. Stuart Highlights State Funding Adjustments for Area Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is raising awareness after the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) found and corrected a coding error in the funding formula it uses to calculate state funding levels for local schools. The error, which is now being corrected, caused schools and school districts throughout Illinois to be underpaid by the state.
Vella-Supported Plan Would Increase Child Care Opportunities for Third Shift Workers and Off-Hours First Responders
ROCKFORD, Ill. – A measure backed by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, which is currently on the governor’s desk, would make the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) responsible for designing an off-hours child care program to meet the needs of first responders and other third shift workers.