Loughran Cappel backs resolution to promote career and technical education

SPRINGFIELD – To improve career readiness after high school, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) supported a resolution in the Senate urging high school educators and counselors to promote career and technical education.

“When students and families are thinking about a post-high school education, trade schools are not always considered a viable option,” Loughran Cappel said. “It’s vital that we create opportunities for students to learn about additional career opportunities that they can succeed in.”

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Over 50 local businesses receive pandemic recovery assistance thanks to Villa

WEST CHICAGO - Thanks to the support of State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago), 57 businesses in the district she represents will receive almost $3 million in combined assistance to grow and restore their services that were hindered by the pandemic.

“Our businesses have worked exceptionally hard to remain open while keeping their employees and the community safe,” said Villa. ”Business owners are still trying to recover their lost resources from the pandemic.”

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Senator Feigenholtz: Three projects in Senate district awarded grants to Illinois museum program

CHICAGO –Three local museums will receive more than $2 million in grants with support from State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago).

“Museums provide a sense of community and education for people wanting to explore and celebrate a collective history,” said Feigenholtz. “This grant program is making a significant investment in our local museums that will ultimately attract more tourism and funding and bring the importance of heritage and culture back to the district.”

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Murphy: Vehicle owners deserve to be told if their car will be towed

SPRINGFIELD –In efforts to provide an additional level of protection to renters who pay for parking, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is sponsoring a new measure which would require property seeking to tow their vehicles provide a personal notice to residents before removing their vehicle.

“Towing a resident’s car without their knowledge creates many issues for the car owner—finding the money to get the car back, finding alternative transportation to work, running late for work and many other issues,” Murphy said. “We must ensure that car owners are receiving appropriate notice before their car is towed.”

Under current law, property owners are required to provide written instructions before towing vehicles. However, distributing only physical warnings causes many residents who may not be able to physically receive mail to miss the notice, leaving them to deal with the cost to get their car back.

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