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Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law
Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law
Illinois Senate Democrats announce new center to tackle behavioral health needs
Illinois Senate Democrats announce new center to tackle behavioral health needs
Senators Castro and Villa applaud new teacher pipeline proposal to address shortages
Senators Castro and Villa applaud new teacher pipeline proposal to address shortages
Senate Democrats celebrate the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative
Senate Democrats celebrate the Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation Initiative
Sims celebrates Illinois’ seventh credit upgrade
Sims celebrates Illinois’ seventh credit upgrade

Gillespie advances legislation providing foster youth with legal counsel

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 07:08 PM

gillespie 032123SPRINGFIELD — Youth in the care of the Department of Children and Family Services are one step closer to guaranteed legal representation thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Ann Gillespie that passed committee on Tuesday.

“Youth in care deserve to have a voice in the decisions being made about their future,” said Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights). “Guaranteeing they have legal representation puts someone in their corner — an advocate who will stand up in court and fight for the outcomes the child wants to see.”

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Peters passes measure protecting homeowners and tenants

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 06:24 PM

peters 032123SPRINGFIELD – A measure adding protections for homeowners and tenants who lose their home or residence due to a property tax sale as a result of unpaid property taxes sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters passed committee on Tuesday.

“Adding protections for homeowners and tenants with overdue property taxes upholds the humanity of those going through tough times,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Homeowners and tenants need to be protected from predatory tax deed purchasers.”

Current law requires tax deed purchasers to give renters notices to move immediately, with no regard to how long they have lived at the property or if the renter has a written or oral rental agreement. Tax deed purchasers have the right to file an eviction against the renter and anyone living at the property under current law, which can negatively affect the renter’s credit record even if the renter did no wrong.

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Simmons joins White House conversation on childcare access and affordability

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023 02:49 PM

simmons WH 032123CHICAGO – To promote child care access and affordability, State Senator Mike Simmons took part in the White House State Legislative Convening on Tuesday, speaking on Illinois’ paid leave legislation and his proposed child tax credit.

“It was an honor to meet with White House officials and fellow Federal and State legislators today,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “Working parents are struggling more than ever before, and it is time we find solutions at State and Federal levels to help provide families with affordable and accessible child care and services. I want the next generation of moms, dads, caretakers, aunts, uncles, grandparents and children to live dignified and abundant lives where they are not always struggling to meet the most basic expenses.”

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Loughran Cappel joins leaders to highlight investments in community colleges

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Thursday, March 16, 2023 03:29 PM

MLC gov joliet 031623CREST HILL – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel joined state and local officials at Joliet Junior College to emphasize the importance of investing in Illinois’ community colleges at a press conference on Thursday.

“Investing in our community colleges across the state gives students the opportunity to get a good paying job after graduation,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Continuing to invest in Joliet Junior College and offering workforce training and development, manufacturing, EV technology and more puts students on a path toward exceling in a career that fits them.”

JJC is the nation’s first public community college, and currently serves around 27,000 students each year across six campuses. Illinois has the third largest community college system in the country.

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  2. Senator Koehler visits Heartland Community College to discuss increased investments in higher education
  3. Senator Fine advocates for universities to provide more accessibility resources to students with disabilities
  4. Pacione-Zayas encourages expansion of community schools

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Turner: Students deserve to learn through experiences without being jeopardized
Turner: Students deserve to learn through experiences without being jeopardized
SPRINGFIELD –  To prioritize agricultural education experiences, State Senator Doris Turner passed a measure that would ensure schools consider students as being "in attendance" for a Future Farmers of America...

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Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law
Senate Democrat-led measure guaranteeing paid leave for Illinois workers signed into law
  Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford joined fellow Senate Democrats in applauding the signing of the Paid Leave for All Workers Act on Monday, making Illinois the third state in...

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Halpin measure creates the Rock Island Regional Port District
Halpin measure creates the Rock Island Regional Port District
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Halpin passed a measure through committee with bipartisan support that creates the Rock Island Regional Port District Act. The Rock Island Regional Port District will...

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Senator Fine to make higher education transcripts more accessible
Senator Fine to make higher education transcripts more accessible
SPRINGFIELD – Obtaining official transcripts can be a roadblock for college and university students across Illinois if they owe a past-due debt to the institution. This can hamper their efforts...

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Senator Preston outlines plan to standardize promotions for Chicago firefighters
Senator Preston outlines plan to standardize promotions for Chicago firefighters
SPRINGFIELD – In tandem with a number of Chicago firefighters, State Senator Willie Preston outlined his plan to standardize their promotion process at a press conference Wednesday. “Chicago firefighters put their...

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Johnson celebrates over $1 million in state funding awarded to Waukegan for clean energy transition
Johnson celebrates over $1 million in state funding awarded to Waukegan for clean energy transition
WAUKEGAN – With strong support from State Senator Adriane Johnson, Waukegan will receive $1,056,772 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help with the transition to clean...

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