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Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime
Illinois Senate Democrats applaud new laws to help crime survivors, address root cause of crime
Illinois Senate Democrats welcome Eric Mattson as new member
Illinois Senate Democrats welcome Eric Mattson as new member
Illinois sees sixth credit upgrade in one year thanks to responsible spending by Senate Democrats
Illinois sees sixth credit upgrade in one year thanks to responsible spending by Senate Democrats
Sims on improved bond ratings: Our responsible spending model is working
Sims on improved bond ratings: Our responsible spending model is working

Villanueva law to give quality care to people with dementia

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Published: Friday, May 13, 2022 06:42 PM

VillanuevaHB4338SPRINGFIELD –State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) championed an initiative to bring additional training requirements on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias for emergency medical service providers that became law Friday.

“Attending to patients with dementia requires heightened analysis of the current state of the individual and careful consideration for appropriate care,” Villanueva said. “An impaired ability to recall information, make decisions and think critically is common among the many types of dementias, making it imperative that our medical services personnel are well-equipped to approach and handle these situations.”

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Stadelman law to alleviate weight trauma survivors carry when filling orders of protection

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Published: Friday, May 13, 2022 06:39 PM

StadelmanElectronicOrdersOfProtectionSPRINGFIELD – A leader to give survivors of abuse more comfort and accessibility filing a protective order, State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) celebrates the signing of Senate Bill 3667 to bring more awareness to the ongoing issues survivors face.  

“The weight of trauma a survivor carries becomes detrimental as they struggle to cope with grief and take the steps necessary to begin to heal,” Stadelman said. “By giving survivors the opportunity to file for protective orders at their own pace in the safety of their own home, we are giving them the keys to move forward.”

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Seniors can maintain independence under Harris Law

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Published: Friday, May 13, 2022 06:35 PM

HarrisInsuranceMandateHomeHealthServiceHARVEY – State Senator Napoleon Harris, III championed a law signed on Friday to ensure patients needing home health services receive adequate care.

“Home health services prevent older adults from experiencing discomfort through isolation and unfamiliar surroundings,” said Harris (D-Harvey). “By allowing our state’s older population to stay in the comfort of their own home, we are providing them with independence while still receiving the appropriate level of supportive care.”

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Bennett plan to reduce the cost of course materials becomes law

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Published: Friday, May 13, 2022 06:32 PM

BennettCreditStudentBooksSPRINGFIELD – In an effort to save students money, Senate Higher Education Committee Chair Scott Bennett spearheaded a new law to make course materials more accessible.

“In the fight to make college more affordable and accessible for Illinois families, we can’t overlook the rising costs of textbooks,” said Bennett (D-Champaign). “It’s become apparent that traditional publishers are not providing students the materials they need at a cost they can afford so we have to consider cost-saving alternatives.”

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  1. Villa’s new law will expand telehealth services for students, non-residents
  2. Gillespie: Seniors to see vehicle registration fee reduced by more than half ­
  3. Governor signs Pacione-Zayas’ Too Young to Test legislation into law
  4. Martwick measure to provide security for widows of Chicago first responders becomes law

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Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime
SPRINGFIELD – To support retailers, update prosecuting resources and promote statewide economic growth, the governor signed a measure into law Friday led by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton to curb...

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Winnebago County small businesses to see relief thanks to Stadelman
Winnebago County small businesses to see relief thanks to Stadelman
ROCKFORD – To help small businesses recover from the pandemic, State Senator Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) assisted with bringing over $4 million in funding to local businesses. “Local businesses have bared the...

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Nearly 100 local businesses receive more than $1.5 million in pandemic relief funds
Nearly 100 local businesses receive more than $1.5 million in pandemic relief funds
PEORIA – Thanks to advocacy by State Senator Dave Koehler and the General Assembly, more than $1.5 million has been awarded to local small businesses through the Back to Business...

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Pilot program offering support for crime survivors coming to Peoria thanks to Koehler-backed law
Pilot program offering support for crime survivors coming to Peoria thanks to Koehler-backed law
  PEORIA – A new law backed by State Senator Dave Koehler to establish the Co-Responder Pilot Program in an effort to offer crisis management and emotional support to survivors of...

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New law designed for law enforcement recruitment and retention
New law designed for law enforcement recruitment and retention
  SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to provide law enforcement agencies with new tools to recruit and retain officers, State Senator Patrick Joyce supports a new law signed on Tuesday. “We are...

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Collins relieves families of murdered children with new law
Collins relieves families of murdered children with new law
  SPRINGFIELD– Thanks to State Senator Jacqueline Collins (D-Chicago), Illinois will ease the financial and emotional burden of families paying for respectable funeral and burial services with the Funeral and Burial...

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