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Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives

Cunningham introduces new legislation to improve Metra access

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019 11:26 AM

Sen. Bill Cunningham

SPRINGFIELD – At a news conference Wednesday, State Senator Bill Cunningham announced the introduction of new legislation aimed at reducing costs and increasing access to public transportation for residents on Chicago’s south side and southwest suburbs.

“Residents on the south and southwest sides, as well as in the suburbs, are underserved when it comes to cheap, reliable methods of public transportation,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the southwest suburbs. “We need to ensure everyone has affordable access to public transit and this legislation will provide another option to these communities.”

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Morrison: There are thousands of people in Illinois who are anxious to work

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 11:57 AM

Sen. Julie A. Morrison

SPRINGFIELD – In response to a Springfield-based nonprofit’s previous decision to withhold paychecks from employees with developmental disabilities, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) held a hearing in hopes to further examine sub-minimum wage.

“There are thousands of people in the state of Illinois who are anxious to work,” Morrison said. “We need to lead by example and provide good options for those who not only need to work, but want to work.”

The joint Senate and House Human Services Committee was joined by members of the Department of Human Services and Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities to discuss sub-minimum wage employment for people with developmental disabilities.

Read more: Morrison: There are thousands of people in Illinois who are anxious to work

Murphy passes pedestrian safety measure

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 10:28 AM

Sen. Laura Murphy

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) advanced a measure from the Illinois Senate to address pedestrian fatalities on state highways.

“This is a very personal issue to me,” Murphy said. “In Des Plaines we’ve witnessed four separate pedestrian fatalities at the same intersection, and countless other close calls. The local police department even did a sting operation and cited dozens of drivers for not yielding to pedestrians there.”

Senate Bill 767 would require the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to conduct a traffic study for each pedestrian fatality on a state highway. Studies would consider design improvements, traffic control devices and any other improvements that IDOT may recommend.

The measure passed the Senate 49-1 and will go to the House for consideration.

Morrison: DCFS has failed to protect the rights of youths

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Friday, November 08, 2019 06:53 AM

Sen. Julie A. Morrison

SPRINGFIELD – Two youths, ages 15 and 17, were handcuffed and shackled at their feet while being driven from a youth shelter to another living arrangement, according to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

The teens were both restrained for nearly 30 miles in early October while being moved by a company hired by DCFS from Chicago to Palatine. The incident is now being investigated.

State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) released the following statement:

“When we dishonor one person’s rights, we dishonor everyone’s rights,” Senator Morrison said. “DCFS’s failure to provide oversight and accountability on their contractors has caused another violation. This situation underscores my commitment to reform this troubled agency.”

  1. Fine: Illinoisans with disabilities deserve to be able to live independent lives
  2. Hastings urges Illinoisans to recognize Vietnam veterans
  3. Gillespie celebrates increase in skilled job training enrollment
  4. New Martinez sponsored law has revoked nearly 50 Illinois teacher licenses

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Glowiak Hilton hosts donation drive for domestic violence survivors and women in need
Glowiak Hilton hosts donation drive for domestic violence survivors and women in need
  WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is partnering with Metropolitan Family Services DuPage to host “#LovePurse” donation drives for local women in need. “Love Purse gives survivors of domestic...

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Villa obtains $500,000 for St. Augustine College pre-apprenticeship programs
Villa obtains $500,000 for St. Augustine College pre-apprenticeship programs
  AURORA – Thanks to a $500,000 investment acquired by State Senator Karina Villa, construction and building trades apprenticeships will be expanded in the 25th Senate District. “The expansion of the Illinois...

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Porfirio announces funding for lead service line replacement
Porfirio announces funding for lead service line replacement
  BURBANK – The Illinois EPA announced a total of $90,000 in combined funds is coming to the cities of Berwyn and Summit to help identify service lines that may contain...

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Morrison highlights DCFS scholarship opportunity
Morrison highlights DCFS scholarship opportunity
  HIGHWOOD – State Senator Julie Morrison (D- Lake Forest) is urging current and former youth under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to apply for...

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Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
 Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas is thrilled to announce she will serve as chair of the newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee in the 103rd General Assembly. “As a...

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St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
EAST ST. LOUIS – With the strong support of State Senator Christopher Belt, St. Clair and Madison Counties will receive over $14.6 million to improve transportation as part of the...

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