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Turner, Halpin work to ban loud commercials

Johnson, Loughran Cappel lead efforts to expand access to menopause care and improve provider education

Morrison joins colleagues, advocates to highlight measure providing coverage for seizure detection devices

Hunter honors Reverend Jesse Jackson’s life with Senate resolution

Illinois Senate wears red for women’s heart health awareness

Edly-Allen bill to expand protections for injured correctional officers

Details: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 04:02 PM

SPRINGFIELD – According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, correctional officers experience one of the highest injury rates of any profession - over 254 injuries per 10,000 workers annually, leading State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to advance legislation to ensure correctional officers and sheriff’s office employees receive the care and stability they deserve after being injured on the job.

“Every day, correctional officers step into environments that most of us will never fully understand,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “When they are injured in the line of duty, they should not have to worry about losing their health care or financial security while they recover.”

Morrison works to keep nicotine out of hands of kids

Details: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 03:59 PM

DEERFIELD — State Senator Julie Morrison is leading legislation that would regulate the distance between schools or child care centers and establishments where nicotine containing products are sold.

“Increasing the distance between schools, child care centers and facilities and establishments selling nicotine containing products is a key step to keeping these products out of the hands of our children,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “Increasing the distance between schools or child care centers and where nicotine-containing products can be sold is an imperative next step to keeping addictive and dangerous products out of the hands of those under the age of 21.”

Ventura leads resolution to declare Jane Goodall Day in Illinois

Details: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 01:38 PM

SPRINGFIELD—A resolution sponsored by State Senator Rachel Ventura would declare April 3, 2026 as Jane Goodall Day in Illinois in recognition of the life and work of Jane Goodall P.h.D., and the importance of conservation, sustainability, and living in peace with the environment.

“Dr. Jane Goodall dedicated her life to fostering a more sustainable society for the benefit of generations to come,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “By honoring her on the day of her birth, we help continue the work she began in raising awareness on the importance of conservation and the path to a green future.”

Loughran Cappel, Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus working to better the lives of people with disabilities

Details: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 01:13 PM

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel joined the Illinois Legislative Neurodiversity Caucus to honor National Cerebral Palsy Day, World Autism Awareness Month, World Autism Day and World Neurodiversity Celebration Month by outlining the group’s goals for improving the lives of people who have disabilities.

“One of my goals since becoming a senator has been to improve the lives of children and students, including those who are neurodiverse or on the autism spectrum,” Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) said. “The purpose of our Neurodiversity Caucus is to hear what problems families are dealing with and find ways to make them better.”

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