Turner, Halpin work to ban loud commercials

Johnson, Loughran Cappel lead efforts to expand access to menopause care and improve provider education

Morrison joins colleagues, advocates to highlight measure providing coverage for seizure detection devices

Hunter honors Reverend Jesse Jackson’s life with Senate resolution

Illinois Senate wears red for women’s heart health awareness

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Collins applauds new jobs coming to the 5th District through Mars Snacking expansion

CHICAGO – State Senator Lakesia Collins is applauding a new investment from Mars Snacking that will bring jobs and economic growth to the 5th District, strengthening the local economy and creating new opportunities for working families. “This investm...

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Simmons champions legislation to protect SNAP recipients from fraud and to establish payday advance services regulation

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Simmons held a press conference Wednesday with Senate colleagues to champion legislation he has filed to protect SNAP recipients from fraud as well as regulate payday advance services. “My colleagues and I are determi...

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Sims announces substantial investment for Pullman Historic District redevelopment

CHICAGO – Underscoring the state’s commitment to preserving and elevating sites that honor Black leadership, economic progress and cultural resilience, State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. helped announce a transformative partnership to restore and redeve...

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Ellman commemorates opening of new Philip J. Rock Center and School facility for deaf-blind students

GLEN ELLYN — State Senator Laura Ellman joined local, state and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new Philip J. Rock Center and School, the nation’s only publicly-funded residential school dedicated to serving students who are d...

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Turner declares Aug. 4 as Eva Carroll Monroe Day

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner presented a resolution to recognize and honor the contributions of Eva Carroll Monroe. “Eva Carroll Monroe was a trailblazer in child welfare, opening her door for Black children,” said Turner (D-Springfield)...

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