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Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus members highlight $106 million in Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital grants
Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus members highlight $106 million in Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets Capital grants
$35 billion Senate Democrat-backed infrastructure plan released
$35 billion Senate Democrat-backed infrastructure plan released
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus welcome investments in reproductive health care
Members of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus welcome investments in reproductive health care
Senate Democrats: Grant applications available for $15 million to boost Illinois’ tourism industry
Senate Democrats: Grant applications available for $15 million to boost Illinois’ tourism industry
Senate Democrats highlight upcoming 10-day back-to-school shopping tax holiday
Senate Democrats highlight upcoming 10-day back-to-school shopping tax holiday

Cunningham introduces new legislation to improve Metra access

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Wednesday, November 13, 2019 11:26 AM

Sen. Bill Cunningham

SPRINGFIELD – At a news conference Wednesday, State Senator Bill Cunningham announced the introduction of new legislation aimed at reducing costs and increasing access to public transportation for residents on Chicago’s south side and southwest suburbs.

“Residents on the south and southwest sides, as well as in the suburbs, are underserved when it comes to cheap, reliable methods of public transportation,” said Cunningham, a Democrat who represents portions of Chicago and the southwest suburbs. “We need to ensure everyone has affordable access to public transit and this legislation will provide another option to these communities.”

Read more: Cunningham introduces new legislation to improve Metra access

Morrison: There are thousands of people in Illinois who are anxious to work

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 11:57 AM

Sen. Julie A. Morrison

SPRINGFIELD – In response to a Springfield-based nonprofit’s previous decision to withhold paychecks from employees with developmental disabilities, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) held a hearing in hopes to further examine sub-minimum wage.

“There are thousands of people in the state of Illinois who are anxious to work,” Morrison said. “We need to lead by example and provide good options for those who not only need to work, but want to work.”

The joint Senate and House Human Services Committee was joined by members of the Department of Human Services and Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities to discuss sub-minimum wage employment for people with developmental disabilities.

Read more: Morrison: There are thousands of people in Illinois who are anxious to work

Murphy passes pedestrian safety measure

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019 10:28 AM

Sen. Laura Murphy

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) advanced a measure from the Illinois Senate to address pedestrian fatalities on state highways.

“This is a very personal issue to me,” Murphy said. “In Des Plaines we’ve witnessed four separate pedestrian fatalities at the same intersection, and countless other close calls. The local police department even did a sting operation and cited dozens of drivers for not yielding to pedestrians there.”

Senate Bill 767 would require the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to conduct a traffic study for each pedestrian fatality on a state highway. Studies would consider design improvements, traffic control devices and any other improvements that IDOT may recommend.

The measure passed the Senate 49-1 and will go to the House for consideration.

Morrison: DCFS has failed to protect the rights of youths

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Friday, November 08, 2019 06:53 AM

Sen. Julie A. Morrison

SPRINGFIELD – Two youths, ages 15 and 17, were handcuffed and shackled at their feet while being driven from a youth shelter to another living arrangement, according to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

The teens were both restrained for nearly 30 miles in early October while being moved by a company hired by DCFS from Chicago to Palatine. The incident is now being investigated.

State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) released the following statement:

“When we dishonor one person’s rights, we dishonor everyone’s rights,” Senator Morrison said. “DCFS’s failure to provide oversight and accountability on their contractors has caused another violation. This situation underscores my commitment to reform this troubled agency.”

  1. Fine: Illinoisans with disabilities deserve to be able to live independent lives
  2. Hastings urges Illinoisans to recognize Vietnam veterans
  3. Gillespie celebrates increase in skilled job training enrollment
  4. New Martinez sponsored law has revoked nearly 50 Illinois teacher licenses

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Taylorville receives $3 million to revitalize Downtown Square
Taylorville receives $3 million to revitalize Downtown Square
TAYLORVILLE – Thanks to support from State Senator Doris Turner, Taylorville will receive a $3 million investment as part of the Rebuild Illinois Downtowns and Main Streets program. “Our local business...

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Bennett celebrates $6 million in funding to revitalize Champaign and Rantoul
Bennett celebrates $6 million in funding to revitalize Champaign and Rantoul
CHAMPAIGN –State Senator Scott Bennett joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to announce a combined $6 million grant through Rebuild Illinois awarded to Champaign and Rantoul to...

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Sen. Belt: More than $90.5 million slated for state, local road improvements
Sen. Belt: More than $90.5 million slated for state, local road improvements
EAST ST. LOUIS – With support from State Senator Christopher Belt, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced more than $90.5 million in state and local highway road improvements for the...

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Joyce celebrates $8.5 million in funding coming to revitalize parts of Bradley, Bourbonnais, and Peotone
Joyce celebrates $8.5 million in funding coming to revitalize parts of Bradley, Bourbonnais, and Peotone
KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to announce a combined $8.5 million in funding to revitalize local downtowns and main streets...

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Local Infrastructure projects coming this year thanks to Johnson support
Local Infrastructure projects coming this year thanks to Johnson support
WAUKEGAN – Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by Senator Adriane Johnson, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of nearly $8 million in road and bridge improvement...

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Harris announces $27 million in road improvements to come to the South Suburbs
Harris announces $27 million in road improvements to come to the South Suburbs
HARVEY – As a strong supporter of their multi-year plan, State Senator Napoleon Harris, III joined the Illinois Department of Transportation to announce an investment of $27 million in road and bridge improvement...

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