ISDC
  • Home
  • Senators
    • Alphabetical
    • Committees
    • Leadership
    • Find My Senator
  • Caucus News
    • ILBC Committee Roundup
    • Subscribe
    • Majority Report
  • Issues
    • Agriculture
    • Budget
    • Business
    • Criminal Law
    • Diabetes
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Ethics
    • Health
    • Higher Education
    • Law Enforcement
    • Seniors
    • Transportation
    • Veterans
  • Multimedia
    • Monthly Minute
    • Photo of the Day
    • Sound of the State
  • Resources
    • Bills / Resolutions
    • Fact Sheets
    • For Educators
    • I Like Illinois
    • Illinois Compiled Statutes
    • Illinois General Assembly
    • Internships
    • Media Guidelines
    • NCSL
    • Senate Schedule
  • About the Senate
  • Contact Us
    • How to contact a Senator
    • Employment
    • Submit Feedback
  • ILBC Pillars
    • Pillar 1
    • Pillar 2
    • Pillar 3
    • Pillar 4
  • COVID-19

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

Morrison passes measure to enhance EMT training

Details
Friday, April 12, 2024 04:28 PM

jmo phone 041224SPRINGFIELD – To increase efficiency in emergency response, State Senator Julie Morrison led a measure through the Senate to outline training on how to access the medical ID function within health apps on cellphones.

“With the majority of people having a cell phone on them at all times, it’s easy for people to have their own digital medical ID,” said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). “This measure will help first responders keep up with technology and use this feature to save lives.”

Read more: Morrison passes measure to enhance EMT training

Villivalam advances legislation to expand grant access for early childhood education programs

Details
Friday, April 12, 2024 04:23 PM

Sen. Villivalam

SPRINGFIELD - To expand access to the Illinois’ Early Childhood Construction Grant program, State Senator Ram Villivalam passed legislation through the Senate that would make community-based not-for-profits eligible for $40 million.

“As a father of two, I understand the importance of having access to quality early childhood education,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Our next generation is quickly growing up and it is important that we invest in resources to provide them with the quality education they need to succeed.”

The measure would allow the Capital Development Board to approve Early Childhood Construction Grants for nonprofit early childhood entities in the state – broadening eligibility to new providers, including nonprofits that rent or lease their space from another nonprofit entity.

Read more: Villivalam advances legislation to expand grant access for early childhood education programs

Hastings champions measure to alleviate highway traffic noise

Details
Friday, April 12, 2024 04:06 PM

hastings noise 041224SPRINGFIELD – Illinois residents are one step closer toward receiving relief from noisy highway traffic, thanks to State Senator Michael E. Hastings. 

“Illinois is the heart and soul of the nation’s interstate highway system,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “Our roads, bridges and highways further our state’s mission to serve as an economic hub. However, at times this comes with noisy consequences for our neighbors who live near highways.”

The Hastings-led initiative will require the Illinois Department of Transportation to implement an expansion in their noise suppression program to give those who live near existing highways some relief.”

Read more: Hastings champions measure to alleviate highway traffic noise

Ellman passes legislation for Women in Technology Task Force

Details
Friday, April 12, 2024 03:42 PM

ellman tech 041224SPRINGFIELD - To assist in recruiting and retention of women in technology positions, State Senator Laura Ellman passed legislation through the Senate to create the Women in Technology Task Force.

“I am extremely proud of the women in my district who worked so hard to get this legislation drafted,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “They are passionate about how important parity is in technology, and the risks of when only one group of individuals implements technology that impacts every aspect of modern life.”

The measure would create the Women in Technology Task Force. It would study the recruitment and retention of women in technology positions, as well as their corresponding management chain. The task force would also seek to increase the representation of women in jobs that are based around technology.

Senate Bill 2682 passed the Senate Friday and now heads to the House for further consideration.

More Articles …

  1. Sims passes measure to bring diabetes education to schools
  2. Stadelman highway construction safety legislation passes the Senate
  3. Fine advances measure to enhance treatment for adults facing self-neglect
  4. Collins pushes for better access to records for families of deceased residents
  • 159
  • 160
  • 161
  • 162
  • 163
  • 164
  • 165
  • 166
  • 167
  • 168

Page 164 of 700

    Type 2 or more characters for results.

    Follow ILSenDems

    Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

    Sign up for the Majority Report

    Laws Going Into Effect 2025

    Employment Opportunities

    Find Your Senator

    Senate Schedule

    Bills & Resolutions

    Member News

    • Faraci applauds Vermilion Advantage awarded grant for economic recovery and resiliency planning
      Faraci applauds Vermilion Advantage awarded grant for economic recovery and resiliency planning
      DANVILLE – State Senator Paul Faraci is pleased to announce that Vermilion Advantage has been awarded $80,000 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Local Technical Assistance program. “As a strong partner in Verm...

      Read more...

    • Guzmán measure to protect right to collective bargaining in Illinois
      Guzmán measure to protect right to collective bargaining in Illinois
      SPRINGFIELD — As a union organizer and strong protector of worker’s rights, State Senator Graciela Guzmán is proud to advance legislation that would further protect working Illinoisans, and their right to collective bargaining. “Laborers in Chicago la...

      Read more...

    • Simmons Passes Bill through Senate to Increase Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety
      Simmons Passes Bill through Senate to Increase Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety
      SPRINGFIELD – To provide the safest conditions possible for cyclists, State Senator Mike Simmons advanced legislation to update sign requirements on bike trails where there are known hazards. “Improved signage around pathway hazards or emergencies is...

      Read more...

    • Porfirio recognizes Emmett Till Day, welcomes relatives of Till to the Capitol
      Porfirio recognizes Emmett Till Day, welcomes relatives of Till to the Capitol
      SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed relatives of Emmett Till to the Illinois Capitol in honor of the declaration of Emmett Till Day. “On Emmett Till Day, we mourn the loss of Emmett and recognize the significance his death played in th...

      Read more...

    • Holmes advances measure to protect gray foxes in Illinois
      Holmes advances measure to protect gray foxes in Illinois
      SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Linda Holmes’ measure to keep a closer watch on Illinois’ gray foxes moved a step nearer to becoming law on Thursday. The gray fox population in Illinois and much of the Midwest has been declining over the last 30 years, pr...

      Read more...

    SPRINGFIELD OFFICE

    phone(217) 782-2728

    phone309 State House
    Springfield, IL 62706

    Senate Floor, Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL

    Senate President Don Harmon © 2025 Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus
    FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube
    CHICAGO OFFICE

    phone(312) 814-2075

    phone160 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 720
    Chicago, IL 60601