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Ford Secures Funding for Flooding Assistance, Urges Austin Nonprofits to Apply for State Dollars
CHICAGO – In response to the significant flooding Chicago’s West Side faced earlier this summer, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has worked with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to open up a $1 million grant opportunity for nonprofits offering assistance to area residents dealing with damage to their property.
Ammons Encourages Community Nominate Teachers, Staff for ISBE Awards
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Committed to showcasing the important role educational staff play in preparing the next generation, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, is encouraging community members to nominate teachers, staff, and personnel for the Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year awards through the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Manley Recognizes National Suicide Prevention Week, Continues Efforts to Strengthen Mental Health Resources
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to provide mental health support to residents across Illinois, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting National Suicide Prevention Week, which takes place from Sunday, Sept. 10 to Saturday, Sept. 16.
Morgan Receives NIU College of Law Public Service Award
CHICAGO – State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, is set to receive the 2023 Public Service Award from the Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at the Union League Club of Chicago, 65 W. Jackson Blvd. in Chicago.
Kelly Promotes Traffic Safety with Law Banning Video Chat While Driving
CHICAGO – Drivers in Illinois will be prohibited from using videoconferencing or video chat applications such as Zoom or Google Meet while operating a vehicle under a new law passed by state Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago.
Manley, Bertino-Tarrant, Cappel, Avelar to Host Grandparents Day Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to recognize older adults and provide them with the resources they deserve, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is partnering with Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, state Rep. Dee Avelar, Senior Services of Will County, and the Village of Romeoville to host a Grandparents Day Event. Attendees will be able to enjoy activities such as bingo and mahjong while also meeting with local leaders and community organizations, such as the Senior Services of Will County, to learn more about the programs and resources available to help older adults.
Scherer Wishes A Speedy Recovery for Injured ADM Employees
DECATUR, Ill. – In the wake of a Sunday evening explosion at Archer Daniels Midland Company’s (ADM) processing plant, located in Decatur, that hospitalized 8 employees, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, issued the following statement:
Avelar Passes Law Promoting Safety, Privacy During School Board Meetings
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is prioritizing safe schools with a new law empowering school boards to hear sensitive information in a more private setting when considering matters of student and faculty safety.
Mah Joins Illinois Arts Council Agency to Present at 2023 Artist Fellowship Awards
CHICAGO – State Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is joining with the Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA) to present a 2023 Artist Fellowship Award (AFA) to saxophonist and composer Nick Mazzarella on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m., at the National Museum of Mexican Art on 1852 W. 19th Street, Chicago.
Ford Backs Davis Gates, Encourages Development of a New Neighborhood High School in Austin
CHICAGO – The decision Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) President Stacy Davis Gates made regarding her children’s education is the same decision many West Side families must make as a result of inequitable investment in public school infrastructure, said state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, who is also reiterating his call for a new high school to serve families in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood.
Hoffman and Stuart Applaud Groundbreaking of SIUE Health Science Complex
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are celebrating today’s groundbreaking of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s (SIUE) new health science complex which will include state-of-the-art classrooms, simulation laboratories and collaborative study space.
With Students Returning to School, Manley Highlights Available Back-to-School Tax Breaks
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that both parents and educators aren’t breaking the bank at the start of the school year, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is reminding residents of tax programs that can help them save money on their back-to-school spending.
Stuart Passes Law to Make AIM HIGH Grant Permanent
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – Illinois students will continue to benefit from the provisions of a hugely successful scholarship program which transitions from a pilot to a permanent program under a new law passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.
Manley Continues Effort to Support Seniors, Hosts a Grandparents Day Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to give back to older adults and celebrate their contributions to the community, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a Grandparents Day Event where seniors can take part in a variety of activities, access community services, and meet with local leaders and express their thoughts and concerns on state and local issues that are important to them.
Davis Bill Increasing Transparency in State Procurement Process Signed into Law
HOMEWOOD, Ill. – A new law introduced by state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will bring more transparency to the state contracting process and encourage more diverse businesses to compete.
Canty Encourages Local Students to Compete in Fall Art Contest
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is holding a fall art contest for local elementary school students. Winners will be chosen by celebrity judges and displayed in “Mary Beth’s Rotating Art Museum” in Canty’s district and Springfield offices, as well as featured on social media.
Scherer to Hold Town Hall to Discuss Push for a Decatur Public Library Bookmobile
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, will host a town hall to hear from community members and discuss her efforts to fund a new Decatur Public Library Bookmobile. The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., in the Decatur Public Library Madden Auditorium at 130 N. Franklin Street in Decatur.
Mayfield Passes Emergency Vehicle Safety Law in Honor of Waukegan Resident Killed by Ambulance
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – Ambulances and other emergency vehicles will be required to take additional steps before crossing red-light intersections under a law championed by state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, following the death of a Waukegan man struck and killed by an ambulance last year.