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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Turner welcomes state firearm assistance kiosk to Springfield

SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Doris Turner announced the opening of a firearm assistance kiosk to be located in Springfield to help Central Illinoisans navigate legally obtaining and possessing firearms.

“Helping our communities engage in safe and responsible gun ownership is one critical way we can reduce the negative impacts of firearms in the state,” said Turner (D-Chicago). “By expanding ISP kiosk locations, we provide quicker access to the invaluable services they provide aimed at encouraging lawful firearm possession.”

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