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Gill Encourages Residents to Nominate Outstanding School Board Members for Annual ISBE Award
CHICAGO – State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is calling on residents who know an outstanding school board member to nominate them for the Illinois State Board of Education’s (ISBE) Thomas Lay Burroughs Award – an annual recognition that celebrates a local school board member for their extraordinary leadership on behalf of education.
Hanson Encourages Residents to Donate to Diaper Drive Benefitting Local Pantries
BATAVIA, Ill. – State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is partnering with the Fox Valley United Way and local libraries for a diaper drive this month that will help stock local pantries and assist families in need.
Chung Raises Awareness of Thomas Lay Burroughs Award Nominations Recognizing Local School Board Members’ Service
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is recommending people in the local community nominate their school board members for the Thomas Lay Burroughs Award, which annually recognizes extraordinary service on a local board of education.
Yang Rohr Hosts Mobile Museum of Tolerance at 95th Street Naperville Library
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will welcome the Mobile Museum of Tolerance traveling education center to the 95th Street Library in Naperville this month. The educational experience will be open to residents at no cost for three days from noon to 6 p.m. on October 21, 22, and 23.
Morris Asegura Subvenciones para los Servicios Locales de Alfabetización y Accesibilidad en Bibliotecas Estatales
CHICAGO – La Rep. Estatal Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, obtuvo más de $300.000 en subvenciones para soportar los programas locales de alfabetización de adultos y el programa del Servicio de Información de Radio (RIS) en el nuevo presupuesto estatal, aumentando el acceso a los medios de programa y impreso para las personas discapacitadas visuales.
Hoffman Highlights MindsEye Radio Support and SWIC Adult Volunteer Literacy Grant
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a pair of recently announced grants from the Secretary of State that will support Belleville-based MindsEye Radio with broadcasting news aimed for those visually impaired, as well as Southwestern Illinois College’s (SWIC) adult literacy efforts.
Scherer Encourages Residents to Nominate School Board Members for Award
DECATUR, Ill. – In advance of its Oct. 18 application deadline, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is asking residents to nominate exceptional school board members to receive the prestigious Thomas Lay Burroughs Award from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Lisa Hernandez Honors Local Leaders, Highlighting Open Applications for ISBE Award
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth ‘Lisa’ Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced open nominations for the Illinois State Board of Education’s Thomas Lay Burrough award, celebrating dedicated and changemaking school board members in our communities.
Moeller Highlights Award for Outstanding Educational Leaders
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is partnering with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to celebrate local educational leaders making a difference in our children’s lives, opening nominations for the Thomas Lay Burroughs Award.
Mason Joins White House Convening on Childcare, Streamlining Family Assistance Services, Launching Child Tax Credit
GURNEE, Ill. – Last Friday, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, joined lawmakers from across the country at the White House to discuss Illinois’ progress on childcare and early childhood education, including the establishment of the Department of Early Childhood, the Child Tax Credit and other family assistance services.
Scherer-Backed Budget Supports Local Libraries and Literacy Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is applauding new funding secured for local literacy and reading programs in the state budget.
Canty Holding Prescription Drug Affordability Town Hall
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, will be holding a town hall to connect with the community about issues surrounding prescription drug affordability on Thursday, October 3, 6 p.m. to 7:30 pm., at the Palatine Library District at 700 N. North Court in Palatine. She will be joined by state Rep. Nabeela Syed and Dr. Khalid Hussain.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Receives ‘Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official’ Award
AURORA, Ill. — As part of a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, received the ‘Outstanding Commitment as an Elected Official’ from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs in recognition of her service as a lawmaker.
Stuart Files Resolution Calling for Cemetery Access
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, has filed a resolution calling on the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) to improve access for families with loved ones buried at the Lincoln Developmental Center Cemetery, which shares ground with Logan Correctional Center.
Mason Dedicates Highway to Deceased Marine Corps Lance Corporal Sean P. Maher
GURNEE, Ill. – Recently, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, helped dedicate a section of highway on the border of her district as “U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal Sean P. Maher Memorial Highway” in honor of a deceased Illinois service member.
Morris Secures State Library Grants to Support Local Literacy and Accessibility Services
CHICAGO – State Rep. Yolonda Morris, D-Chicago, secured over $300,000 of grants to support local adult literacy programs and the Radio Information Service (RIS) program in the new state budget, improving access to broadcast and print media to the visually impaired.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Named ‘2024 Legislator of the Year’ by Health Care Council of Illinois
AURORA, Ill. — State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, received the ‘2024 Legislator of the Year’ award from the Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) for her work advancing the cause of affordable high-quality healthcare in Illinois.
Kifowit Honored as 2024 Legislator of The Year by Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions
Aurora, Ill - Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been awarded the 2024 Legislator of the Year Award by the Illinois Association of County Veterans Assistance Commissions (IACVAC). The award was presented during IACVAC's Banquet Awards...