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Senate Democrats outline plan to tackle teacher shortage

Senate Democrats outline plan to tackle teacher shortage

Belt moves to ban bait-and-switch gym membership sales tactic

Belt moves to ban bait-and-switch gym membership sales tactic

Senate Democrats welcome Illinois students for annual Tech Day

Senate Democrats welcome Illinois students for annual Tech Day

Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus condemns DHS Secretary’s Springfield visit

Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus condemns DHS Secretary’s Springfield visit

Senate Democrats honor fallen police officers at Springfield ceremony

Senate Democrats honor fallen police officers at Springfield ceremony

Lake County Senators secure more than $5 million for improvements to the North Shore Water Reclamation District

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Wednesday, May 04, 2022 10:57 AM

lakeco water 050422LAKE COUNTY, Ill.  – State Senators Adriane Johnson, Julie Morrison and Melinda Bush are thrilled to announce the North Shore Water Reclamation District is set to receive more than $5 million in water infrastructure funding.

“With this investment, the North Shore Water Reclamation District can take significant strides to update infrastructure, protect the environment and improve water quality for our residents,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “I’m pleased to see this program benefit our community’s safety.” 

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Hunter welcomes new St. Laurence Arts Incubator project

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Wednesday, May 04, 2022 09:46 AM

Hunter arts incubator 050422CHICAGO – State Senator Mattie Hunter is excited to welcome the St. Laurence Arts Incubator project in Grand Crossing, a $1.7 million initiative to open doors for Chicago’s artists of color.

The St. Laurence Arts Incubator is the newest and largest project to date from the Rebuild Foundation, which has worked to preserve cultural sites like the Stony Island Arts Bank, the Retreat at Currency Exchange Café, Kenwood Gardens, and the Dorchester Art + Housing Collaborative. 

“The work that artists do is impactful, and I am glad the city has invested in this new opportunity to support them,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “In particular, this incubator uplifts Black and Brown artists and entrepreneurs, and will be located right here in the Southside.”

Read more: Hunter welcomes new St. Laurence Arts Incubator project

Bennett declares May 4 as Firefighters’ Day in Illinois

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Wednesday, May 04, 2022 09:36 AM

firefighters 050422CHAMPAIGN – On Wednesday, May 4, Illinois will be celebrating Firefighters’ Day in Illinois thanks to a resolution supported by State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign).

“Firefighters risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe,” Bennett said. “Although firefighters deserve our community’s respect throughout the year, designating a day statewide is important to recognize their efforts and contributions to protecting our communities.”

Firefighters’ Day honors the fearless men and women who not only run toward burning buildings and risk their own lives to save others but are often the first response when medical attention is required in homes and businesses.

Read more: Bennett declares May 4 as Firefighters’ Day in Illinois

Van Pelt: Abortion is health care

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Tuesday, May 03, 2022 03:59 PM

Senator Van Pelt

 

CHICAGO – After a draft Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was leaked, State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) released the following statement:

“I am dumbfounded by the reports that the Supreme Court is expected to overturn Roe v. Wade. This ruling would not only take away women’s rights to their bodily autonomy, but it would also declare a war against working-class women.

“Abortions will continue to happen, they just will not be safe or legal in certain states. Thankfully, abortion rights are protected in Illinois, but the lives of many women will be put at risk elsewhere.

Read more: Van Pelt: Abortion is health care

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