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Crowe highlights $1.7 million state investment in St. Louis Regional Airport

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Category: Senator Rachelle Crowe News
Monday, December 06, 2021 11:57 AM
  • Crowe
  • Infrastructure Funding
  • St.Louis Downtown Airport

STL downtown airport 120221MARYVILLE – State Senator Rachelle Aud Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) announced a $1.7 million investment in state funding to help improve the infrastructure at St. Louis Regional Airport.

“The St. Louis Regional Airport offers high-quality services to pilots and travelers alike,” Crowe said. “These funds will help maintain and develop the area to help workers thrive and contribute to our region’s success.”

Projects will include planning, construction, reconstruction, development and improvement of the airport to increase safety and efficiency. Communities also will benefit from increased aviation access, good-paying jobs during construction and long-term opportunities for workforce expansion.

Among the projects to receive funding, the St. Louis Regional Airport is set to receive $765,000 to improve the aviation fuel facility as well as $990,000 to rehabilitate the parking lots.

“The St. Louis Regional Airport is a strong economic driver of our region and supports hundreds of jobs in the Metro East,” Crowe said. “These funds are an investment to uplift working people in our community after pandemic-related hardships.”

A full list of recipients can be viewed by going to https://idot.click/rbi-airport-program-awards.

Villa: $2.5 million investment critical to collective aviation success of state

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Category: Senator Karina Villa News
Monday, December 06, 2021 11:53 AM
  • Villa
  • Infrastructure Funding
  • Aurora Municipal Airport
  • DuPage Airport

aurora airport 120621AURORA – The Aurora Municipal Airport and DuPage Airport will receive a combined $2.5 million in state funding for maintenance and upgrades, State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) announced Monday.

“Our local airports help bring tourists to our communities and increase travel opportunities for families across the region,” Villa said. “An investment in our airports is an investment to keep and bring more good-paying jobs for working families across the 25th District.”

The 96 projects selected for funding will help meet the needs of airports large and small in both urban and rural communities. Projects will include planning, construction, reconstruction, development and improvement of public airports to increase safety and efficiency. Communities will also benefit from increased aviation access, good-paying jobs during construction and long-term opportunities for workforce expansion.

Among the projects to receive funding, the Aurora Municipal Airport is set to receive $1.3 million to rehabilitate parking lots and the entrance road as well as $279,000 for airport perimeter roadway construction. The DuPage Airport will receive $594,000 for airport perimeter road resurfacing as well as $405,000 to construct a new parking lot.

A full list of recipients can be viewed by going to idot.click/rbi-airport-program-awards.

“These monumental investments in our aviation system will help solidify Illinois’ role as a transportation hub for our country,” Villa said. “Maintenance and upgrades to the Aurora Municipal Airport and DuPage Airport are critical to the collective aviation success of our state.” 

The Illinois aviation system is one of the largest in the nation, made up of more than 850 individual landing facilities. Illinois is home to everything from O’Hare International Airport to municipal airports and private grass strips, contributing more than $95 billion annually to the state’s economy.

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Joyce: Greater Kankakee Airport to receive $1.6 million in state funding

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Category: Senator Patrick Joyce News
Monday, December 06, 2021 11:44 AM
  • Joyce
  • Infrastructure Funding
  • Kankakee Airport

kankakee airport 120621KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) announced a $1.6 million investment in state funding to help maintain and upgrade the Greater Kankakee Airport on Monday.

“I’m thrilled the state is investing in our local airports,” Joyce said. “This massive investment will make air travel safer and more reliable while helping grow our local economy.”

The 96 projects selected for funding will help meet the needs of airports large and small in both urban and rural communities. Projects will include planning, construction, reconstruction, development and improvement of public airports to increase safety and efficiency. Communities also will benefit from increased aviation access, good-paying jobs during construction and long-term opportunities for workforce expansion.

Among the projects to receive funding, the Greater Kankakee Airport will use these funds for construction to the Widen Taxiway Fillets and Relocate Taxiway D.

“The Greater Kankakee Airport is a strong economic driver in our community,” Joyce said. “This funding will provide much-needed dollars to strengthen our state’s infrastructure for years to come.”

A full list of recipients can be viewed by going to https://idot.click/rbi-airport-program-awards.

The Majority Report 12/06/21 - Combatting sexual abuse in schools

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Category: Majority Report
Monday, December 06, 2021 11:37 AM
  • Bennett
  • Majority Report
  • Stadelman
  • Hunter
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Community Health Worker Certification
  • Rockford Airport

Sen. Scott Bennett

Bennett plan to combat sexual abuse in schools signed into law

CHAMPAIGN – Students will be protected from grooming and other sexual misconduct under a new law signed Friday, the result of legislation by Senate Higher Education Chair Scott Bennett (D-Champaign).

“Children should be able to turn to their teachers when there’s a problem and trust that their teacher is acting in their best interests,” said Bennett. “This legislation is a tremendous step forward in ensuring educators are equipped to protect our children from abuse.”

Read more.

 

Rockford Airport

Stadelman: $4.5 million in state funding invested in the Rockford Airport

ROCKFORD – State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) announced a $4.5 million investment in state funding to help maintain and upgrade the Rockford Airport on Wednesday.

“The Rockford Airport is a strong economic driver of our region that provides hundreds of jobs to our community,” Stadelman said. “The funding to help maintain and upgrade sections of the airport is an investment in our residents to help our area thrive after such a tough year.”

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Sen. Mattie Hunter

Full implementation of CHW certification program signed into law

SPRINGFIELD – A bill introduced by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) to ensure the provisions in the Community Health Worker Certification and Reimbursement Act are fully implemented was signed into law Tuesday.

“With this follow-up legislation to the health care pillar, we can finally bring the proper certification to these essential health workers,” Hunter said. “I am happy that we could further address the needs of community health workers."

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Crowe to host I-Cash event with Treasurer’s Office

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Category: Senator Rachelle Crowe News
Friday, December 03, 2021 02:38 PM
  • Crowe
  • Illinois State Treasurer
  • I-Cash

i cash 120321MARYVILLE – State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s office to bring an I-Cash Event to Alton next Tuesday.

“Unclaimed property is held by corporations, financial institutions, courts, and life insurance companies that have gone dormant,” Crowe said. “I strongly urge any Illinois resident that is available to stop in to check if they have any unclaimed property, experts will be there to help with filing claims and to answer any questions.”

The event will be held 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7 at the Hayner Library at the Alton Square Mall.

Representatives from the Treasurer’s office will be available to check if residents have a claim to any of the $3.5 billion in unclaimed funds.

For more information on events Sen. Crowe is hosting, contact her district office at (618) 251-9840.

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Ellman, Glowiak Hilton drop off over 325 purses full of supplies for survivors of domestic violence

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Category: Member News
Friday, December 03, 2021 02:32 PM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • Ellman
  • Love Purse

purses 120321DOWNERS GROVE – Following a month-long donation drive, State Senators Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) and Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) dropped off more than 325 purses full of personal care items to the Downers Grove Community Center.

“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the members of our community who took the time to make a donation in support of our neighbors in need,” Ellman said. “Especially around the holidays, it’s important to remind survivors of domestic abuse that there’s a whole community behind them.”

Read more: Ellman, Glowiak Hilton drop off over 325 purses full of supplies for survivors of domestic violence

Crowe holds first meeting as chair of Illinois’ Child Sexual and Physical Abuse Task Force

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Category: Senator Rachelle Crowe News
Friday, December 03, 2021 02:21 PM
  • Crowe
  • Child Sexual and Physical Abuse Task Force

crowe 031221SPRINGFIELD – Members of Illinois’ Child Sexual and Physical Abuse Task Force met virtually for the first time Friday to discuss changes to the state’s Sexual Assault Survivor’s Emergency Treatment Act, under the leadership of State Senator Rachelle Aud Crowe (D-Glen Carbon).

“Child sexual abuse cases differ from adults due to disclosure delays and lack of findings in exams,” Crowe said. “Children who brave the conversation to disclose sexual abuse deserve a robust medical system ready to offer them protection, comfort and support in their time of need. Members of this task force will use their expertise to update the response to child sexual assault cases, and I take my responsibility to lead this process seriously.”

Read more: Crowe holds first meeting as chair of Illinois’ Child Sexual and Physical Abuse Task Force

Bennett plan to combat sexual abuse in schools signed into law

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Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Friday, December 03, 2021 02:05 PM
  • Bennett
  • Slideshow
  • Sexual Abuse
  • HB1975
  • Child Safety

Bennett 5 4 2021CHAMPAIGN – Students will be protected from grooming and other sexual misconduct under a new law signed today, the result of legislation by Senate Higher Education Chair Scott Bennett (D-Champaign).

“Children should be able to turn to their teachers when there’s a problem and trust that their teacher is acting in their best interests,” said Bennett. “This legislation is a tremendous step forward in ensuring educators are equipped to protect our children from abuse.” 

Read more: Bennett plan to combat sexual abuse in schools signed into law

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  4. Belt announces $5 million investment for St. Louis Downtown Airport

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