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Ammons Leads Retreat for Women Affected by Gun Violence
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana will lead the Uniting Our Strengths Women’s Retreat, focused on creating a safe and empowering space for women affected by gun violence on Saturday, July 29, at 10 a.m. at The Church of the Living God, in Champaign.
Stuart to Attend First Public Meeting of Warehouse Task Force
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is set to attend the first public meeting of Illinois’ Warehouse Safety Standards Task Force on July 18 at Birger Hall on the campus of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (SIUE) at 10 a.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Kelly Highlights Firearms Enforcement Grants
CHICAGO – State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is spreading the word after the Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the second round of Firearm Enforcement Grants to local law enforcement organizations throughout the state. The police department in Morton Grove, which Kelly represents, received $12,686 from ISP.
Crespo Highlights Schaumburg Firearms Enforcement Grants, Encourages Agencies to Apply for Future Funding
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is spreading the word after the Illinois State Police (ISP) announced the second round of Firearm Enforcement Grants to local law enforcement organizations throughout the state. The police department in Schaumburg, parts of which Crespo represents, received $19,588 from ISP, after also applying for and receiving funding in the first round of grants.
Scherer-Backed Law to Provide Bonuses for High-Performing Educators
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is investing in Illinois’ best teachers with a new law that will allow districts to give National Board-certified teachers $4,000 bonuses.
Stuart Bill Addressing Underpayment of Teacher-Mentors Becomes Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Experienced educators will no longer be underpaid for mentoring newer colleagues under new legislation passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, and signed into law on June 30.
Avelar Measure to Create Assisted Living Advisory Board Signed by Governor
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — To ensure the efficiency and safety of new rule changes for assisted living and shared housing facilities in Illinois, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, established an advisory board in a new law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Second Round of Firearm Enforcement Grants for Aurora Police Department
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is announcing the Aurora Police Department will receive another grant from the Illinois State Police (ISP) to help enforce Firearms Owners Identification Card Act policies and keep Aurora streets safe.
Jiménez Statement On Reports of Chicago Police Officers Under Investigation for Sexual Abuse of Recently Arrived Migrants
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lilian Jimenez released the following statement Tuesday regarding reports that members of the Chicago Police Department were under investigation for alleged sexual abuse of recent migrants:
Stuart Law Will Expand Access to Milk Banks for New Parents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – New mothers in Illinois will be better informed when it comes to breast milk donation and how to obtain donated breast milk if needed, under a law passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which recently went into effect.
Stuart Education Initiatives Signed Into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students will be more empowered and prepared as they embark on their post-secondary education, under a smart package of new legislation passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, that became law last week.
Yednock Denounces Inappropriate Rhetoric of Local Official
OTTAWA, Ill. — State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, released the following statement:
Tuesday: Gordon-Booth Invites Families for Back to School One Peoria Event at Glen Oak Park
PEORIA, Ill. – With back to school just around the corner, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria and state Sen. David Koehler, D-Peoria, are inviting families out to Glen Oak Park this Tuesday, July 11 for free school supplies, physicals, snacks and summer fun at the annual One Peoria event.
Ford Calls for Pause on Utility Shutoffs in Wake of Historic Rain and Flooding
CHICAGO – With hundreds of West Side residents still dealing with the fallout from last weekend’s flooding, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, is urging local utility companies to help those affected by pausing shutoffs and offering grant assistance while people handle the cost of emergency cleanup and repairs.
Hoffman Invites Residents to Check for Unclaimed Cash at Upcoming I-CASH Event
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is welcoming representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to help area residents claim lost funds at an I-CASH event scheduled for Tuesday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Belleville City Hall.
Benton Passes Law to Provide for Children with Disabilities During School Emergencies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Students with disabilities can expect better planning for their safety in the event of an emergency at school after a new law passed by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield became effective last week.
Crespo Law Requires Nurses Be Informed of Workplace Rights
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Nursing staff at licensed Illinois hospitals must now be proactively informed of their legal rights under an important worker and patient protection law after legislation passed by state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, became law last week.
Gill Highlights Start of Mt. Greenwood Streetscape Project
CHICAGO – With the help of state funding, a Mt. Greenwood streetscape project backed by state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, will upgrade lighting, improve pedestrian safety and enhance the beauty of the W. 111th St. corridor between S. Homan Ave. and S. Sacramento Ave.