Villa-backed measure brings more than $4 million in relief funds to local businesses

WEST CHICAGO – Eighty-one businesses across the 25^th District have received a total of $4,145,000 through the Back to Business program thanks to support from State Senator Karina Villa and the General Assembly.

“Our small businesses fought through the darkest days of the pandemic, and now they’re looking to rebuild and move forward,” said Villa (D-West Chicago). “I am pleased to see them receive this well-deserved support as they begin to do so.”

The $4,145,000 was awarded to 81 local businesses. The B2B grants are awarded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity using funds allocated to them by the American Rescue Plan through last year’s state budget.

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Hastings excited to announce Frankfort to receive nearly $25,000 grant

FRANKFORT – State Senator Michael E. Hastings is excited to announce that the Village of Frankfort is set to receive nearly $25,000 to preserve the intensive history of its downtown area.

Hastings (D-Frankfort) was pleased to find out that Frankfort is one of five state historic sites that are will receive funding for historic preservation projects through the National Park Services’ Historic Preservation Fund on Friday.

“These vital dollars will help the Village of Frankfort preserve and showcase the beautiful history of the South Suburbs,” Hastings said. “I look forward to seeing the great work the village does.”

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Lake County Senate Democrats bring $30 million to area to tackle flooding issues

LAKE COUNTY, Ill. – Lake County received $30 million for long-awaited projects to reduce and manage stormwater flooding issues, thanks to the support of Senators Julie Morrison, Adriane Johnson and Melinda Bush.

“Stormwater runoff can be a burden that hinders public safety and harms our environment,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Thanks to Governor Pritzker and DCEO, this $30 million investment will improve Lake County’s stormwater management and help reduce flooding throughout the region.”

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Martwick welcomes new public safety law that addresses law enforcement needs

Springfield - A new measure to provide greater support for  law enforcement agencies and lower the police retirement age championed  by State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) became law.

“I am proud to see this new law provide additional support to recruit the next generation of police officers,” Martwick said. “We are working to address the practical concerns of law enforcement agencies across the state.”

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