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Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Hastings and Porfirio highlight resources for service members, veterans and their families
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Glowiak Hilton passes measure to modernize Illinois’ professional licensure process
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
Senate Democrats applaud executive order to begin transition for new early childhood agency
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Hunter and Sims commend new program to support emerging housing developers
A statement from the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus on the war in the Middle East
A statement from the Illinois Legislative Jewish Caucus on the war in the Middle East

Morrison pushes for expansion of vote-by-mail program

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Thursday, May 21, 2020 11:23 AM

Vote by mailDEERFIELD — As members of the General Assembly have arrived back to Springfield, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is urging her colleagues to take up her bill, a package that would expand the state’s vote-by-mail program for the November election among other changes related to elections.

“People should not have to worry about their health and safety when exercising their right to vote,” Morrison said. “If people don’t feel safe going to restaurants, they won’t feel safe standing in line to cast their vote.”

Illinoisans would have more options to forego traditional polling places and cast their ballots from the safety of their homes during the November 2020 election under a measure sponsored by Morrison. She would like to see everyone who has voted in the last two years receive a ballot, which would then be returned to the county elections office and counted on Election Day.

Read more: Morrison pushes for expansion of vote-by-mail program

Morrison works to preserve human services funding

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020 05:27 PM

dcfs worker mask 052020DEERFIELD — As State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) and her colleagues returned to Springfield Wednesday, she has vowed to fight for human services funding in the Fiscal Year ’21 budget, especially for the Department of Children and Family Services.

“Many agencies that are tasked with helping and protecting our state’s most vulnerable populations already struggle with too few resources,” Morrison said. “Illinois should be a leader in showing all people are valuable and deserve to be treated with human dignity.”

Morrison is chair of the Illinois Senate Human Services Committee, where she fights for the beneficiaries of a number of human services agencies, most notably DCFS.

Read more: Morrison works to preserve human services funding

Lightford steps down as Black Caucus Chair after five years

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Monday, May 18, 2020 04:40 PM

lightford 01292020HAO 0451SPRINGFIELD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement after stepping down as Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chair Sunday.

“It has been an honor to serve as the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Chair for the last five years. I worked very hard to lay a foundation that will be passed on and built upon. The ILBC is strong and will continue to advocate for the Black community across the state. 

“My time to move on from this leadership role has come, and I am proud to pass the torch to the next legislator chosen to carry on the work I began with this phenomenal group of legislators. I am committed to the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and its mission, and will remain a supportive, engaged leader.

Read more: Lightford steps down as Black Caucus Chair after five years

Crowe encouraging residents to support upcoming local food drive

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Monday, May 18, 2020 12:38 PM

foodpantry 051820WOOD RIVER – In response to the lack of inventory available for Metro East residents at food banks, organizers have planned a multi-city community food drive, and State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is urging residents who can to donate to help those in need.

According to event organizer Tom Anderson, the collection site will be on the corner of Illinois Rt. 140 and Texas Blvd. in Bethalto from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 30. With a drive-thru style drop-off plan, volunteers will be accepting donations at that location for Community Hope Center in Bethalto, Crisis Food Center in Alton and Day Spring Four Square Church in South Roxana.

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  1. Harris encourages high school graduates to apply for the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation Scholarship
  2. Holmes pleased Illinois dentists will be able to practice again
  3. Lightford announces COVID-19 testing facility in Melrose Park
  4. Bennett urges Champaign County residents to complete census from home

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