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Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus members highlight $106 million in Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital grants
Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus members highlight $106 million in Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital grants
$35 billion Senate Democrat-backed infrastructure plan released
$35 billion Senate Democrat-backed infrastructure plan released
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus welcome investments in reproductive health care
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus welcome investments in reproductive health care
Senate Democrats: Grant applications available for $15 million to boost Illinois’ tourism industry
Senate Democrats: Grant applications available for $15 million to boost Illinois’ tourism industry
Senate Democrats highlight upcoming 10-day back-to-school shopping tax holiday
Senate Democrats highlight upcoming 10-day back-to-school shopping tax holiday

Benefits navigators coming to Illinois campuses thanks to Pacione-Zayas law

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Published: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 11:36 AM

cpz 060822CHICAGO – Students of public universities and colleges will soon have access to an on-campus point-person to help them find and apply for assistance programs thanks to a law sponsored in the Senate by State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago).

“There are countless numbers of assistance programs offered by campuses, communities and the state for students to take advantage of,” Pacione-Zayas said. “Now, an on-campus benefits navigator can help students find and apply for programs for food or housing assistance, scholarships, and more.”

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Johnson appointed to State Procurement Task Force

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Published: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 11:10 AM

johnson033022CM1526rWAUKEGAN – To provide input and improve the commerce relationship of Illinois agencies with minority-owned and women-owned businesses, State Senator Adriane Johnson was appointed to serve on the State Procurement Task Force.

“In the past, equity has not been prioritized in the state procurement process,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By assigning a task force to help strengthen the relationship of agencies with minority-owned and women-owned businesses, Illinois can work to create an inclusive commerce process throughout the state.”

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New Crowe-backed law expands expressway cameras to Madison, St. Clair counties

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Published: Wednesday, June 08, 2022 10:58 AM

crowe 031122MARYVILLE – A new law in Illinois will assist law enforcement with investigating violent roadway crimes by expanding expressway camera technology to Madison and St. Clair counties. The new law passed with advocacy from State Senator Rachelle Crowe.

“To improve public safety in the Metro East, this law gives new tools to law enforcement to investigate reported roadway crimes such as gun violence or carjackings,” said Crowe (D-Glen Carbon). “Illinois is also offering additional protections to motorists with the expressway camera expansion.”

Read more: New Crowe-backed law expands expressway cameras to Madison, St. Clair counties

New law spearheaded by Pacione-Zayas helps families save for college

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Published: Tuesday, June 07, 2022 03:25 PM

cpz 060722CHICAGO – A law to help identify families in need of additional financial assistance for college savings accounts was signed Tuesday, thanks to the hard work of State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas.

“A big part of helping families afford college is making sure they know what financial assistance resources are available,” said Pacione-Zayas (D-Chicago). “This law will not only allow for additional deposits in a Children’s Savings Account for students from financially unstable households, it will also help us understand who is taking advantage of the program and allow us to target outreach to families who might not be aware of it.”

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  1. Aquino, Senate Democrats bring health equity to Chicago’s west side through historic Rebuild Illinois Plan
  2. Ellman, Yang Rohr designate Dolostone as state rock
  3. Opioid overdose reversal drug free under new Ellman law
  4. Villivalam supports expansion of expressway cameras to curb violence on roads

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Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus members highlight $106 million in Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital grants
Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus members highlight $106 million in Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital grants
SPRINGFIELD – Thanks to the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus’ backing of the historical Rebuild Illinois Plan, over $100 million was granted Monday to revitalize downtowns and main streets across the...

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$140 million in new infrastructure improvements coming to 27th District
$140 million in new infrastructure improvements coming to 27th District
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Building on the smart infrastructure investments supported by State Senator Ann Gillespie, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of more than $140 million in the...

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Castro announces $21 million in infrastructure improvements coming to local communities
Castro announces $21 million in infrastructure improvements coming to local communities
ELGIN – Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by Senator Cristina Castro, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of more than $21 million in state and local...

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Sen. Glowiak Hilton: Lombard’s Prairie Food Co-Op closer to construction with $807,835 state grant
Sen. Glowiak Hilton: Lombard’s Prairie Food Co-Op closer to construction with $807,835 state grant
OAKBROOK TERRACE – To increase access to healthy, sustainable food options for families in DuPage County, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton announced Prairie Food Co-Op in downtown Lombard as a...

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Sen. Kris Tharp announces $7.6 million to revitalize Madison County
Sen. Kris Tharp announces $7.6 million to revitalize Madison County
MARYVILLE – State Senator Kris Tharp joined officials Monday to announce a combined $7.6 million to support restoration projects in Alton, Collinsville and Edwardsville. “Take a walk or drive down any...

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Sen. Belt: Village of Fairmont City awarded $1.27 million
Sen. Belt: Village of Fairmont City awarded $1.27 million
EAST ST. LOUIS – To improve infrastructure and create jobs for residents, State Senator Christopher Belt announced the Village of Fairmont City as a recipient of a Rebuild Downtowns and...

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