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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: Illinois’ future in electric vehicle production looking bright with new law

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:45 PM

electric vehicles 111621SPRINGFIELD – Backing his promise to expand electric vehicle production in both the Rockford area and state as a whole, State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) championed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles in Illinois Act, which was signed into law Tuesday.

“This growing field indicates room for job growth in the electric vehicle market,” Stadelman said. “Illinois is working to encourage electric vehicle manufacturers and their suppliers to keep and bring their production facilities here. That will lead to good paying jobs in Northern Illinois and across the state.”

Read more: Stadelman: Illinois’ future in electric vehicle production looking bright with new law

Senator Sims, Cook County Commissioner Moore, and Ald. Brookins Jr. react to deadly shooting near district office

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Monday, November 15, 2021 03:25 PM

crime scene tape 111521CHICAGO— State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago), Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore and 21st Ward Alderman Howard Brookins Jr. released a joint statement following a deadly shooting incident which occurred late Monday morning near their shared district office:

“Today a violent incident occurred outside of our shared district office in which a security guard’s life was taken, and another guard was shot and wounded, by yet another senseless act of gun violence.

Read more: Senator Sims, Cook County Commissioner Moore, and Ald. Brookins Jr. react to deadly shooting near...

Bennett, Robinson Chiropractic seek donations to benefit Danville shelters

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Monday, November 15, 2021 09:38 AM

socks 111521DANVILLE – To help residents stay warm this winter, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) is launching a warm socks drive in partnership with Robinson Chiropractic to benefit shelters across Danville.

“Homeless service providers continue to face a long list of needs, with socks being a major sought-out item of clothing by people experiencing homelessness,” Bennett said. “With winter approaching, I’m asking folks to consider donating a pair of new socks to help our neighbors in need keep warm.”

Read more: Bennett, Robinson Chiropractic seek donations to benefit Danville shelters

Simmons to launch #ChildrenCarryOn campaign to promote vaccination of Chicago Public School children

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Friday, November 12, 2021 04:32 PM

simmons 052021CHICAGO – State Senator Mike Simmons (D-Chicago) is launching a new initiative aimed at supporting parents and Chicago Public School children that will celebrate their resilience and provide resources to support the vaccination campaign in local schools.

“Today, my staff and I kicked-off the #ChildrenCarryOn campaign to highlight the true resilience of the children of the 7th District,” Simmons said. “These children have made some of the biggest sacrifices with the least reward these last 18 months. We should celebrate them and lift up their courage in getting vaccinated,” said Simmons. “I look forward to visiting Gale Elementary, Kilmer Elementary, and Goudy Elementary today as we kick off #ChildrenCarryOn and celebrate our 5 - 11 year olds and encourage them to get vaccinated with their families.”

Read more: Simmons to launch #ChildrenCarryOn campaign to promote vaccination of Chicago Public School children

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  3. Bennett: College-bound students can use Common App to apply to Illinois public universities
  4. Loughran Cappel excited to announce students can apply to all state universities through one application
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    Loughran Cappel law enhances efficiency by merging Southeast Joliet Sanitary District to city operations
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