Hunter welcomes over $593,000 to protect Lake Michigan shoreline
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CHICAGO – State Senator Mattie Hunter announced six organizations in the 3rd District will receive over $593,000 through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to protect and manage the Lake Michigan shoreline.
“Our natural spaces are key to the health and prosperity of the city of Chicago,” said Hunter (D-Chicago) “This money reinforces Illinois’ commitment to the city’s waterfront, environment and community.”
Over $1 million in grants were awarded by the Illinois Coastal Management Program for 16 projects spanning the Lake Michigan coastline. The goal of the program is to uplift communities, educational institutions, nonprofits, park districts and forest preserve districts in order to engage local residents in the stewardship and enjoyment of Lake Michigan and neighboring natural spaces.
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More people to receive unpaid wages, thanks to Peters
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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois workers now have the ability to see if they are owed unpaid wages through the I-CASH website, thanks to advocacy from State Senator Robert Peters and Treasurer Michael Frerichs.
“Let’s be clear: Wage theft is theft. It’s in fact the leading form of theft,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “People deserve as much time as possible to recover their unpaid wages.”
The Illinois Department of Labor recovers back wages when it finds an employer has underpaid workers in violation of state law. Unfortunately for workers, wage theft investigations can take significant amounts of time. Illinois workers can now search the I-CASH website to see if unpaid wages and penalties pursued and collected by the Illinois Department of Labor are waiting for them to claim.
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Collins works to expand protections for survivors of sexual abuse
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Lakesia Collins is leading a measure to protect children and help survivors of sexual abuse seek justice.
“Sexual abuse is always traumatic for children – full stop. But with this legislation, we can give them stronger support if they choose to bring an action in court,” said Collins (D-Chicago). “No one should have to sit in a court room and defend themselves after being victimized as a child.”
Under the initiative, House Bill 222, the use of contributory fault as a tactic to reduce damages in childhood sexual abuse cases would be prohibited. Further, the measure would treat all childhood sexual abuse or contact as inherently harmful in a court of law, which would eliminate the need for the survivor to present further evidence of trauma.
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Faraci advances measure to expand mental health care for veterans and first responders
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Paul Faraci is continuing his efforts to improve access to mental health care for veterans and first responders through legislation aimed at strengthening recent reforms.
“First responders and veterans deserve unrestricted access to the care they need to protect their mental health,” said Faraci (D-Champaign). “This measure ensures there’s no uncertainty about who is covered under this law and reinforces our commitment to improving mental health access in Illinois.”
Earlier this year, Faraci sponsored Senate Bill 2737 to ensure first responders and veterans can seek mental health care from providers of their choice by limiting the impact of non-compete clauses in employment contracts. The new law, which takes effect Jan. 1, was prompted by concerns from a mental health provider who was sued for providing health care services to a firefighter under a non-compete clause.
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