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Edly-Allen passes measure to crack down on harmful “deepfakes”
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Senate Democrats honor fallen firefighters at Springfield ceremony

Manar announces applications open for second round of Connect Illinois grants

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Thursday, December 03, 2020 11:03 AM

broadband kids 120320BUNKER HILL – State Senator Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) announced an open application period for the second round of Connect Illinois broadband grants to improve access to quality broadband service Downstate.

Manar, who serves as a chief budget negotiator for the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus and chairs the Senate Appropriations II Committee, played an instrumental role in this program’s inclusion in the state budget.

“We made broadband expansion a part of the Rebuild Illinois plan because we were fully aware of the glaring gap in access to quality broadband services for many Downstaters,” Manar said. “The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on these already existing problems and made them exponentially worse.”

Read more: Manar announces applications open for second round of Connect Illinois grants

Harris to discuss state’s diversity goals for pension managers

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Thursday, December 03, 2020 09:15 AM

harris 29102019CM0717SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey), will head a number of hearings later this month to review Illinois’ efforts to increase diversity in pension investment managers.  

Under Illinois law, public employee pension systems must set and work toward diversity goals. They must also increase access to state contracts for investment management firms, brokerages and other vendors owned by minorities, women or people with disabilities. Since 2004, the Senate has held annual hearings to receive updates from the pension systems on their progress in meeting these goals and to discuss ways in which the state can continue to break down barriers for emerging investment managers and other financial professionals. 

Read more: Harris to discuss state’s diversity goals for pension managers

Joyce: Giving Tuesday underway despite COVID-19 challenges

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Tuesday, December 01, 2020 11:53 AM

joyce giving 120120PARK FOREST – As local organizations across the state band together once again to promote charitable giving, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is encouraging those who are able to give back to their communities this Giving Tuesday.

“Many charitable organizations are having a hard time serving those in need amid the pandemic,” Joyce said. “Fortunately, the pandemic is motivating a lot of generosity, and with Giving Tuesday underway, I hope people will find creative ways to give back this holiday season to help those struggling.”

Giving Tuesday, created in 2012 as a day to encourage people to do good, has since grown into a global movement for charitable giving on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Read more: Joyce: Giving Tuesday underway despite COVID-19 challenges

Lightford hosts Thanksgiving food giveaway with local groups

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Wednesday, November 25, 2020 09:36 AM

lightford 112520BROADVIEW – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) and Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson joined Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action and Black Men United for a food giveaway Monday.

“Food insecurity is at an all-time high, and we wanted to do our part to ensure our families are able to put a meal on their table this Thanksgiving,” Lightford said. “I am grateful to partner with Mayor Thompson, Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action and Black Men United for this important community event.”

Read more: Lightford hosts Thanksgiving food giveaway with local groups

  1. Cullerton leads Veterans Affairs Committee’s investigation of COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
  2. Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to shop local this holiday season
  3. Belt announces grant opportunity for local communities’ flood issues
  4. Joyce shares Thanksgiving safety tips

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