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Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Senate Democrats celebrate $113.8 million investment in Downstate transit
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Harmon elected Senate President, delivers message on public service and integrity
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senator Villanueva increases abortion access and gender-affirming care for residents in Illinois
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senate Democrats pass Protect Illinois Communities Act, ban assault weapons
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives
Senators Villanueva, Pacione-Zayas support investments in early childhood initiatives

Murphy on shakeup at Illinois Tollway: What signal are we sending to consumers of the tollway?

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Friday, December 10, 2021 12:35 PM

tollway gate 121021CHICAGO – Concerned about the ethics and transparency of recent moves made by top leaders of the Illinois Tollway, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) called a hearing Tuesday to push for answers regarding the sudden change in the quasi-governmental agency’s chain of command.

“We must ensure that we are providing the most transparent process by effectively and efficiently operating the Tollway,” Murphy said. “This is significant to the consumers of the Tollway.”

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Human Trafficking Task Force receives new appointments

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Friday, December 10, 2021 12:21 PM

Sens. Jacqueline Y. Collins, Julie A. Morrison and Patricia Van Pelt

SPRINGFIELD – The Human Trafficking Task Force welcomes three new members to develop plans to confront human trafficking in response to the growing number of missing women and girls, particularly women and girls of color, in the state.

“I was proud to sponsor the legislation creating the Human Trafficking Task Force that will have a special focus on the disproportionate number of missing Black girls and women in Illinois,” State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago) said. “These crimes are hiding in plain sight and represent a form of industrialized kidnapping and modern-day slavery.” 

The task force is responsible for studying human trafficking in the state and giving recommendations to the General Assembly on how to fight it. These efforts are intended to address abduction in the state, which affects all people regardless of demographics such as age, citizenship and gender.

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Senator Fine: Spotlight on lack of resources for youth mental health services

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Thursday, December 09, 2021 02:33 PM

youth mental health 120921CHICAGO – Concerned about the lack of resources for youth residential mental health services, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) led a joint hearing Wednesday with the Senator Behavioral and Mental Health Committee and the House Mental Health and Addiction Committee.

“The resources available for residential and inpatient mental health services for children across Illinois are severely lacking,” Senator Fine said. “This has been a crisis for a long time, but the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have put it in the spotlight.”

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Stadelman law requires Illinois to purchase American-made flags starting Jan. 1

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Thursday, December 09, 2021 11:36 AM

usmade flags 120921ROCKFORD – Starting Jan. 1, Illinois and American flags purchased to fly at state agencies and institutions must be manufactured in the United States, thanks to a law spearheaded by State Senator Steve Stadelmen (D-Rockford). 

“We should be supporting local manufacturing companies that work hard and deserve our business,” Stadelman said. “We have no reason to be buying flags of our own state that are made in other countries.”

The new law will change the Flag Display Act to no longer allow state institutions and agencies to purchase American and Illinois flags from manufacturers outside of the U.S.

Read more: Stadelman law requires Illinois to purchase American-made flags starting Jan. 1

  1. Belt encourages low-income families to apply for water and sewer help
  2. Ellman, Glowiak Hilton drop off over 325 purses full of supplies for survivors of domestic violence
  3. Crowe holds first meeting as chair of Illinois’ Child Sexual and Physical Abuse Task Force
  4. State invests in replacing troubled West Grand rail crossing in Elmwood Park

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Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
 Pacione-Zayas appointed chair of newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Cristina H. Pacione-Zayas is thrilled to announce she will serve as chair of the newly formed Senate Early Childhood Committee in the 103rd General Assembly. “As a...

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St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
St. Clair and Madison Counties receive over $14 million to improve transportation with support from Belt
EAST ST. LOUIS – With the strong support of State Senator Christopher Belt, St. Clair and Madison Counties will receive over $14.6 million to improve transportation as part of the...

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Faraci announces $302,000 pre-apprenticeship program investment in Danville
Faraci announces $302,000 pre-apprenticeship program investment in Danville
  DANVILLE – Danville Area Community College is set to receive $302,000 in funding for pre-apprenticeship programs in the trades, State Senator Paul Faraci announced Monday. “Pre-apprenticeship programs play a vital role...

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Senator Halpin announces more than $3 million coming to Macomb
Senator Halpin announces more than $3 million coming to Macomb
  MACOMB – With the support of State Senator Mike Halpin, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the City of Macomb will receive $3.25 million to improve transportation as part of...

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Senator Koehler announces more than $5 million coming to Greater Peoria area for transit upgrades
Senator Koehler announces more than $5 million coming to Greater Peoria area for transit upgrades
  PEORIA – With the support of State Senator Dave Koehler, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced the Greater Peoria Mass Transit District – known as CityLink – will receive $5.3...

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Belt named chair of Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee
Belt named chair of Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee
  SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt will serve as chair of the Senate Appropriations-Public Safety and Infrastructure Committee in the 103rd General Assembly. “In my new role I want to ensure...

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