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Drinking water for thousands of Illinoisans to be protected under Faraci law

Drinking water for thousands of Illinoisans to be protected under Faraci law

Ellman measure to strengthen Illinois gun storage becomes law

Ellman measure to strengthen Illinois gun storage becomes law

Collins law helps residents deal with criminal trespassing

Collins law helps residents deal with criminal trespassing

Lightford celebrates unveiling of Children’s Adversity Index to measure exposure to childhood trauma

Lightford celebrates unveiling of Children’s Adversity Index to measure exposure to childhood trauma

Koehler law reforms pharmacy benefit manager practices

Koehler law reforms pharmacy benefit manager practices

Stadelman announces Javon Bea Hospital will receive medical assistance

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Friday, January 14, 2022 04:09 PM

javonbeahospital 011422ROCKFORD – State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) announced that the state’s request for medical staffing assistance for Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside has finally been granted.

“The omicron variant has caused one of the highest surge in cases since the pandemic started, and it is happening at a time where many hospitals are short-staffed,” Stadelman said. “I am happy the state’s request for medical assistance was granted, as Javon Bea needs more help than ever before.”

Read more: Stadelman announces Javon Bea Hospital will receive medical assistance

New Belt law expedites professional licenses for military families

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Thursday, January 13, 2022 04:17 PM

military spouse license 011322SPRINGFIELD – Service members and their spouses are receiving their professional licenses at a faster rate, thanks to a law championed by State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea).

The new law makes transitions easier for people whose jobs depend on having a professional license and whose living arrangements are often changed by a deployment or cross-country transfer. An airman's spouse who works as an optometrist, for instance, would have an easier time receiving their license to practice in Illinois after transferring to Scott Airforce Base under the plan.

Read more: New Belt law expedites professional licenses for military families

Holmes: Aurora to get $1.2 million funding to enhance, revitalize local business community

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Thursday, January 13, 2022 11:19 AM

aurora bridge 011322AURORA –Aurora will receive $1.2 million in funds to boost the local business community, thanks to Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora).

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will provide grants to enhance and revitalize local businesses, made possible by Illinois’ historic Rebuild Illinois Capital Program, legislation supported by Holmes in 2019.

Read more: Holmes: Aurora to get $1.2 million funding to enhance, revitalize local business community

Sims announces southeast Chicago to receive nearly $1.5 million to help revitalize local businesses

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022 02:30 PM

sims 012121CHICAGO— The Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce is set to receive $1,450,000 in grants to revitalize the local business community, thanks to State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago).

The Chamber of Commerce will receive funding from the Illinois Department of Economic Development to enhance and provide additional services to local businesses through its Rebuild Distressed Communities program. The grant is made possible by the state’s historic Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan.

Read more: Sims announces southeast Chicago to receive nearly $1.5 million to help revitalize local businesses

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  3. Senator Fine prioritizes suicide prevention with new 9-8-8 hotline
  4. East St. Louis to receive community funding, Belt announces
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