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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

Murphy-led measure addresses vacancy stalemate at Niles-Maine Library

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Thursday, November 17, 2022 10:08 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – To address the ongoing stalemate at the Niles-Maine District Library, State Senator Laura Murphy is leading the charge to end the pandering that has left a trustee board seat vacant for over a year.

“The failure of the board to make an appointment, then the subsequent actions of some to challenge the State Librarian’s appointment, is putting the operations of the library at a standstill,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “It’s time for the board to put differences aside and prioritize the needs of the community.”

For the past 15 months the Niles-Maine District Library board has been at a stalemate in their efforts to fill a vacated seat. In August 2021, a former library board member resigned, the board was unable to agree on a replacement trustee, leaving the board in a perpetual 3-3 tie. Murphy led legislation in the spring to bring the stalemate to an end, and allow the Secretary of State—acting under the role of State Librarian—to appoint an individual to the vacancy.

Read more: Murphy-led measure addresses vacancy stalemate at Niles-Maine Library

Simmons takes constituent service requests in Budlong Woods

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 05:17 PM

simmons 052021CHICAGO – With the intention to understand the concerns and needs of community members, and to proactively connect his constituents to state resources, State Senator Mike Simmons visited the Budlong Woods neighborhood this past Saturday knocking on doors and introducing residents to state resources and meeting those residents face-to-face. 

“Meeting residents in-person, where they’re at, encourages them to voice their concerns and needs in an informal way,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “Engaging with the community in their neighborhoods helps to ensure they feel seen, heard, respected, and helped.”

Read more: Simmons takes constituent service requests in Budlong Woods

Loughran Cappel and Mattson celebrate new $6 million Air Traffic Control Tower

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022 04:35 PM

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ROMEOVILLE – Lewis University Airport recently completed construction on a new air traffic control tower championed by State Senators Meg Loughran Cappel and Eric Mattson.

“This completed project shows our commitment to reinvigorating our infrastructure for the next generation,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I am happy to see the project completed just in time for the holiday travel season.”

The new tower not only will increase safety at the airport, but it will benefit airspace in the entire region, which includes Midway and O’Hare international airports, as well as provide enhanced training for aviation students at Lewis University. As the first air traffic control tower in Will County, it also will foster economic opportunity and new transport options in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state.

Read more: Loughran Cappel and Mattson celebrate new $6 million Air Traffic Control Tower

Castro encourages families to apply for Homeowner Assistance Fund

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Friday, November 04, 2022 02:44 PM

castro 081622ELGIN – The Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund has doubled the amount of assistance it is offering to eligible homeowners, and State Senator Cristina Castro is urging households impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply.

“This program will provide crucial security to even more homeowners in Illinois who have struggled financially during the pandemic,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Families facing debt and foreclosure due to circumstances out of their control – especially in communities that have been disproportionately impacted – deserve support and recovery.”

Read more: Castro encourages families to apply for Homeowner Assistance Fund

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  2. Sen. Glowiak Hilton: Check and replace smoke detector batteries while updating clocks for daylight saving
  3. Sen. Johnson recognized by YouthBuild Lake County for her efforts to fund youth programs
  4. Turner calls on governor to defend right to accessible, affordable healthcare

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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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Illinois Senate Democrats announce new center to tackle behavioral health needs
Illinois Senate Democrats announce new center to tackle behavioral health needs
  SPRINGFIELD – To help the state tackle the ongoing behavioral health workforce shortage, a number of Illinois Senate Democrats announced the launch of a new center to help increase capacity...

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