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Bipartisan group of Senators outline critical response plan for schools, law enforcement
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Edly-Allen passes measure to crack down on harmful “deepfakes”
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Senate Democrats honor fallen firefighters at Springfield ceremony

Collins: City must study, rectify vaccine disparity

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Tuesday, February 09, 2021 04:00 PM

covid vaccine 020921CHICAGO – State Senator Jacqueline Collins renewed her call to correct the disparity in vaccination between Chicago’s wealthier white neighborhoods and poorer neighborhoods of color Tuesday, citing recent reports in major news outlets showing that the United States, and Chicago in particular, are not vaccinating Black people and other communities of color at the same rate as white Americans.

“When the COVID-19 pandemic began to claim lives in America, Chicago’s South Side had the sad distinction of being the home of the city’s first known victim. As it continued, testing was particularly scarce in these same neighborhoods, even as infection rates and hospitalizations soared,” Collins said. “And now, as we finally inch toward the light at the end of the tunnel, we see reports that these same neighborhoods are among those receiving the fewest vaccines.”

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Murphy calls hearing to evaluate fairness, efficiency of BIG program

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Tuesday, February 09, 2021 10:54 AM

Senator MurphyWHO: Senate Commerce Committee and representatives from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
WHAT: Subject matter hearing on the Business Interruption Grant program
WHERE: The virtual hearing can be viewed here. Blue Room Stream, a subscription-based service, will also stream the hearing.
WHEN: Thursday, Feb. 11 at 9:30 a.m.

Read more: Murphy calls hearing to evaluate fairness, efficiency of BIG program

Labor Committee Chair Holmes to hold Senate hearing on status of IDES issues

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Monday, February 08, 2021 04:46 PM

holmes 020821AURORA – Senator Linda Holmes will lead a subject matter hearing in the Senate Labor Committee this week to learn about the status of several Unemployment Insurance issues plaguing the Illinois Department of Employment Security in the last year. Their handling of an unprecedented flood of claims in the last year, when more than 1 million Illinoisans lost their jobs, overwhelmed the department.

“Our working group on this major issue has been investigating this since shortly after the pandemic began,” Committee Chair Holmes said. “We’ve had input from colleagues and the hundreds of constituents who’ve contacted us about their difficulties getting payments, navigating the website or getting a call back from IDES.”

Read more: Labor Committee Chair Holmes to hold Senate hearing on status of IDES issues

Morrison schedules Senate hearing on vaccine rollout, featuring Dr. Ezike

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Monday, February 08, 2021 01:08 PM

morrison 012721SPRINGFIELD – As COVID-19 vaccine distribution continues, Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) and her colleagues have fielded hundreds of questions and concerns from people across the state about the rollout, leading her to schedule a hearing to help get to the bottom of the confusing process and call for a more comprehensive and timely plan.

“The COVID-19 vaccine is the greatest line of defense we have against the pandemic,” Morrison said. “Unfortunately, many people across the state who are eligible for the vaccine haven’t been able to get their dose – and that’s disheartening. I hope this hearing will lead us toward a path of greater efficiency.” 

Read more: Morrison schedules Senate hearing on vaccine rollout, featuring Dr. Ezike

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  3. Lightford urges everyone to mask up
  4. Harris advocates for ex NFL Black players benefits

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Lightford on FY 24 Budget: This is a positive investment for our children
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SPRINGFIELD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) declared the state’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget a positive investment for our state’s children – prioritizing education, youth employment and mental...

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Preston: New Budget offers more equitable, advantageous opportunities across Illinois
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Senate Democrats pass responsible spending plan
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SPRINGFIELD – Building upon the success of the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus passed the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Thursday, continuing the state on a path...

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SPRINGFIELD – Less than a year after State Senator Julie Morrison and her family ran for their lives as a man opened fire from a rooftop in Highland Park, she...

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Holmes produces savings for Aurora with smarter disposal of water treatment product
Creates a framework for the Illinois EPA to approve the use of limestone residual for additional means beyond what is currently permitted SPRINGFIELD – Limestone quarries provide a number of products...

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