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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

Illinois Senate Democrats commemorate local parks

Illinois Senate Democrats commemorate local parks

Morrison applauds $23 million investment in Vantive’s new Deerfield headquarters

Morrison applauds $23 million investment in Vantive’s new Deerfield headquarters

Belt, Crowe attend NASCAR Cup Series official race name announcement

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Monday, March 14, 2022 03:31 PM

nascar 031422MADISON – With the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway, State Senators Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) and Rachelle Aud Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) attended the race’s official name announcement, Enjoy Illinois 300, sponsored by the Illinois Office of Tourism.

“I am proud to represent the great city of Madison and the hardworking community that lives here,” Belt said. “This raceway has made essential investments over the years to become what it is today – a place that brings diversity, revenue and excitement together. The upcoming race will have an enormous economic boost for our community and the Metro East that will uplift local businesses, hotels, restaurants and more.”

Read more: Belt, Crowe attend NASCAR Cup Series official race name announcement

Loughran Cappel backs resolution to promote career and technical education

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Monday, March 14, 2022 03:07 PM

mlc 031422SPRINGFIELD – To improve career readiness after high school, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) supported a resolution in the Senate urging high school educators and counselors to promote career and technical education.

“When students and families are thinking about a post-high school education, trade schools are not always considered a viable option,” Loughran Cappel said. “It’s vital that we create opportunities for students to learn about additional career opportunities that they can succeed in.”

Read more: Loughran Cappel backs resolution to promote career and technical education

Over 50 local businesses receive pandemic recovery assistance thanks to Villa

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Monday, March 14, 2022 03:01 PM

villa 031422WEST CHICAGO - Thanks to the support of State Senator Karina Villa (D-West Chicago), 57 businesses in the district she represents will receive almost $3 million in combined assistance to grow and restore their services that were hindered by the pandemic.

“Our businesses have worked exceptionally hard to remain open while keeping their employees and the community safe,” said Villa. ”Business owners are still trying to recover their lost resources from the pandemic.”

Read more: Over 50 local businesses receive pandemic recovery assistance thanks to Villa

Senator Feigenholtz: Three projects in Senate district awarded grants to Illinois museum program

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Monday, March 14, 2022 02:54 PM

lincoln park 031422CHICAGO –Three local museums will receive more than $2 million in grants with support from State Senator Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago).

“Museums provide a sense of community and education for people wanting to explore and celebrate a collective history,” said Feigenholtz. “This grant program is making a significant investment in our local museums that will ultimately attract more tourism and funding and bring the importance of heritage and culture back to the district.”

Read more: Senator Feigenholtz: Three projects in Senate district awarded grants to Illinois museum program

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  1. Murphy: Vehicle owners deserve to be told if their car will be towed
  2. Turner reminds public to check and replace smoke detector batteries while changing clocks for daylight saving
  3. Local museums receive grants with support from Senator Peters
  4. National Museum for Mexican Art awarded funding with support from Munoz
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