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Stuart Celebrates Library Grants to Local Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is announcing that three local school districts have received a total of over $10,000 in grants from the Secretary of State.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces $95M for Statewide Passenger Rail
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing the release of $95 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to expand Illinois’ passenger rail system, including major renovations for Chicago’s Union Station.
Buckner Applauds $95M for Statewide Passenger Rail
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is announcing the release of $95 million from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to expand Illinois’ passenger rail system, including major renovations for Chicago’s Union Station.
Hoffman and Stuart React to Announced U.S. Steel Sale
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Reps. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are insisting that local workers are heard as Nippon Steel Corporation moves to acquire U.S. Steel without engaging the United Steelworkers (USW) union. Hoffman and Stuart issued the following statements, Monday:
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Free Turkey Giveaway
AURORA, Ill. – In partnership with Meridian Retailers, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will hold a turkey giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 1, East Benton Street in Aurora.
Scherer Welcomes $2.8 Million to Build a New Senior Center in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. –To help local seniors live independently and vibrantly, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, recently helped to bring new funding to the Decatur Park District (DPD) to redevelop the Scovill Golf Clubhouse as a senior center.
Ammons Applauds Library Grants to Improve Literacy in Local Schools
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is applauding recent library grants which will include benefits to Champaign-Urbana School District (CUSD) 4 and Urbana School District 116.
Kelly Files Bill to Better Fund Immunizations, Mental Health Consultation Lines
CHICAGO — State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is working to expand access to important preventative health services like immunizations and mental health hotlines by introducing legislation to provide sustainable, cost-effective funding to connect people with precautionary care.
Rep. Lilly Applauds Einnim Candle Bar and Apothecary for its Induction into the Illinois Made Program
OAK PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is congratulating local business Einnim Candle Bar and Apothecary, and proprietor Lita Selmon, for their recent recognition by the Illinois Made Program.
Hoffman Reacts to Granite City Steelworker Back Pay News
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement Thursday after reports of a settled agreement between United Steelworkers Local 1899 and U.S. Steel to provide two months of back pay for workers laid off in the fall without proper WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) Act notice:
Faver Dias Announces New Round of Back-to-Business Grants
GRAYSLAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D-Grayslake, is raising awareness of opportunities for small businesses to apply for a new round of Back-to-Business grants, which provide funding to help develop growing small businesses.
Hirschauer Joins National Gun Safety Leaders at the White House to Address Violence Prevention
WASHINGTON D.C. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D- Batavia, joined state legislative leaders at the White House on Wednesday to launch a nationwide gun safety initiative.
Hanson Celebrates $2.8 Million Grant Award for Public Parks in Kane County
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, is lauding the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ recent multi-million dollar investment in Kane County’s Batavia Parks District.
Gordon-Booth to Host Annual ‘A Mother’s Wish’ Event for Children of Incarcerated Parents and Foster Care Youth
PEORIA, Ill. – Children of incarcerated parents and foster care youth will be the focus for holiday fun at state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth’s, D-Peoria, annual “A Mother’s Wish” event scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m. at Warehouse on State, located at 736 SW Washington St. in Peoria.
Delgado Responds to New Federal Investment in Passenger Rail
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, lauded new federal investment in Chicago-area infrastructure, highlighting a new era in transit-oriented development.
Manley Highlights Safe Shopping Tips During the Holiday Season
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure that residents are staying safe from scams this holiday season, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take a few moments and learn about a few ways they can protect themselves while online shopping this month and beyond.
Rep. Mason Applauds Funding for Dolly Parton Imagination Library
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging all Illinois parents of children ages 0-5 to sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five, regardless of the family’s income.
Rep. Sharon Chung Hailed for Contributions to Education, Improving School Hiring Practices
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, received an award from the Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) for her work spearheading legislation to support high-quality physical and artistic elementary education.