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Hernandez Passes Funding for Local Schools and Essential Service Providers

Jul 1, 2016 | Hernandez L

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, issued the following statement after passing legislation that allows schools to open on time and provides critical state programs with needed funding: “Today, I helped pass legislation that will allow local...

Hoffman Passes Critical Funding for Vulnerable and Sick Illinoisans, Education and Road Safety Repairs

Jun 30, 2016 | Hoffman

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement after passing a partial budget that ensures schools will open on time, provides need-based financial aid for college students, keeps road repair workers on the job and funds care...

Crespo Votes to Pass Funding for Vital Human Services

May 16, 2016 | Crespo

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With bipartisan support Thursday, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, helped pass a measure to provide over $700 million for human services programs such as mental health and addiction services, which have not received funding for the 11...