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Morrison prioritizes spouses of long-term care facility patients in new legislation

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Category: Senator Julie A. Morrison News
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 08:40 PM
  • Morrison
  • Medical Needs
  • Long-term Care Facilities
  • SB2962

Sen. Julie A. Morrison

SPRINGFIELD – Spouses of people in Medicaid-funded long-term care facilities could soon be able to keep more of their own personal savings thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest).

“Far too often, spouses of older adults in long-term care facilities are forced to pay high out-of-pocket rates for their own medical needs to ensure their loved one can keep their care,” Morrison said. “By aligning Illinois’ allowance for community spouses with the rest of the country, we are signaling to older adults that we care for them and wish to give them the ability to care for themselves and their spouse with no added stress.”

Read more: Morrison prioritizes spouses of long-term care facility patients in new legislation

Koehler announces Peoria to receive $1.2 million for revitalization of Western Avenue

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Category: Senator Dave Koehler News
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 03:03 PM
  • Koehler
  • DCEO
  • Peoria
  • Rebuild Distressed Communities Program

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PEORIA – The City of Peoria is set to receive $1.2 million in grants to revitalize a commercial corridor on Western Avenue and boost economic development in the community, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced.

“Many of our small businesses are still struggling to get back on their feet after the challenges of the last two years,” Koehler said. “By bringing investment and improvement to our commercial corridors, we are laying a foundation for our businesses as they first recover and then continue to grow.”

The funding comes through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Rebuild Distressed Communities program. The program is designed to help impacted small businesses repair damages and rebuild or expand, and to deliver long-term improvements along commercial corridors where businesses experienced damages during civil unrest.

These corridor improvements will repair and refresh the surrounding area while increasing economic opportunities for impacted businesses. The projects were evaluated based on project need, capacity, quality, and societal impact.

“When our local businesses thrive, our community thrives,” Koehler said. “This funding will help bring energy and life back to the parts of our city that are hurting most.”

The final round of Rebuild Distressed Communities program provides $976,000 to 26 small businesses and $7.45 million to help revitalize seven commercial corridors located across the state. A full list of grantees is available online.

More information on assistance available for small businesses and ongoing capital programs can be found on DCEO’s website.

Sims announces southeast Chicago to receive nearly $1.5 million to help revitalize local businesses

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Category: Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. News
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 02:30 PM
  • DCEO
  • Sims
  • Rebuild Distressed Communities Program
  • Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce

sims 012121CHICAGO— The Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce is set to receive $1,450,000 in grants to revitalize the local business community, thanks to State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago).

The Chamber of Commerce will receive funding from the Illinois Department of Economic Development to enhance and provide additional services to local businesses through its Rebuild Distressed Communities program. The grant is made possible by the state’s historic Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan.

Read more: Sims announces southeast Chicago to receive nearly $1.5 million to help revitalize local businesses

Castro encourages residents to submit nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame

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Category: Senator Cristina Castro News
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:33 PM
  • Castro
  • Senior Illlinoisans Hall of Fame

senior illinoisans castro 011222ELGIN – To highlight older Illinoisans who excel in community service, education, the arts and the labor force, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is reminding residents to nominate an adult age 65 and over to the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame.

“We all have an older person in our life that has made an impact on us, whether it be a teacher, neighbor or family member,” Castro said. “Nominating them for this award is a great way to show your appreciation and spotlight all the ways older residents enrich our lives.”

Read more: Castro encourages residents to submit nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame

West Humboldt Park Development Council to receive $300,000

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Category: Senator Patricia Van Pelt News
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 10:35 AM
  • DCEO
  • Van Pelt
  • Rebuild Distressed Communities Program
  • West Humboldt Park

pvp humboldt park 011222CHICAGO – State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) is excited to announce that West Humboldt Park Development Council will receive $300,000 for corridor enhancements.

“Like any other neighborhood, the West Side community has been through a lot in the past few years, however, West Humboldt Park was already at a systemic disadvantage before the pandemic,” Van Pelt said. “This grant will help the developmental council to rebuild the community’s corridors, as well as its sentiment.”

West Humboldt Park will receive funding from the Illinois Department of Economic Development to enhance and provide additional services to local businesses through the Rebuild Distressed Communities program, made possible by the state’s historic Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan.

Projects for corridor improvements will repair and improve the surrounding area while increasing economic opportunities for impacted businesses. The projects were evaluated based on project need, capacity, quality and societal impact.

The final round of Rebuild Distressed Communities program provides $976,000 to 26 small businesses and $7.45 million to help revitalize seven commercial corridors located across the state.

“I am excited that this grant will help to revitalize the community after years of disinvestment and reeling effects from the pandemic and civil unrest, “ Van Pelt said. “Not only will the community receive major enhancements, but new economic opportunities as well.”

For more information on assistance available for small businesses, or to learn more about ongoing capital programs, people can visit DCEO’s website.

 

Munoz announces funding for local organization to revitalize community

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Category: Senator Antonio Muñoz News
Wednesday, January 12, 2022 09:40 AM
  • Muñoz
  • DCEO
  • Rebuild Distressed Communities Program
  • Back of the Yards

munoz open 011222CHICAGO – To revitalize the community while prioritizing businesses and affordable housing, Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council will receive nearly $1.5 million, Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) announced Tuesday.

The Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council is a not-for-profit community organization serving a large area of Chicago’s Southwest Side, including the communities of Brighton Park, McKinley Park and New City. BYNC was created in response to growing social issues, including social disorganization, unemployment, poor housing, and juvenile delinquency, and continues today to organize residents and bring social services and economic resources to the community.

Read more: Munoz announces funding for local organization to revitalize community

Senator Fine prioritizes suicide prevention with new 9-8-8 hotline

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Category: Senator Laura Fine News
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 03:49 PM
  • Fine
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Emergency 9-8-8
  • SB2945

Sen. Laura Fine

SPRINGFIELD – Individuals in crisis nationwide will soon be able to utilize a 9-8-8 universal hotline number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, which would be funded and maintained in Illinois under legislation sponsored by State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview).

“A fully functioning and well-funded crisis hotline is critical to prevent suicides nationwide,” Senator Fine said. “Mental health is as important as physical health, and 9-8-8 will soon become a household number that is as easily remembered in times of crisis as 9-1-1.”

Senator Fine’s measure would create the Statewide 9-8-8 Trust Fund in the State Treasury, which would be used by the Department of Human Services to establish and maintain a statewide 9-8-8 suicide prevention and mental health crisis system.

Read more: Senator Fine prioritizes suicide prevention with new 9-8-8 hotline

East St. Louis to receive community funding, Belt announces

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Category: Senator Christopher Belt News
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 02:52 PM
  • Belt
  • Grants
  • Rebuild Distressed Communities Program

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EAST ST. LOUIS – To boost economic vitality, East St. Louis will receive nearly $1 million to improve the area while increasing economic opportunities for impacted businesses, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) announced Tuesday.

“Improving the economy by providing resources to communities that need it the most is essential,” Belt said. “Not only will this funding uplift the East St. Louis community, it will also prioritize the safety of residents.”

The final round of Rebuild Distressed Communities program provides $976,000 to 26 small businesses and $7.45 million to help revitalize seven commercial corridors located across the state, including $900,000 for East St. Louis.

Read more: East St. Louis to receive community funding, Belt announces

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