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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

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

Cullerton leads Veterans Affairs Committee’s investigation of COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans’ Home

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 05:02 PM

tcullerton 03032020HAO1727SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, Nov. 24, State Senator Tom Cullerton (D- Villa Park) convened the Illinois State Senate’s Veterans Affairs Committee to discuss the handling of the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, which has already claimed 27 lives. 

“What’s been happening at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home is a tragedy,” Cullerton said. “I called this hearing to get clear answers about what happened and what’s being done to fix it. Transparency is the key to ensuring our veterans are receiving the care they deserve.”

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Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to shop local this holiday season

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 03:41 PM

sm biz holliday 112420PLAINFIELD – As the holiday season quickly approaches, businesses continue to struggle to stay afloat amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. To help those businesses, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is urging Will County residents to shop locally.

“As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we need to keep our local businesses in our minds,” Bertino-Tarrant said. “Our local businesses are the heart and soul of our communities. I encourage residents to support our business community however we can to help them during this difficult time.”    

Read more: Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to shop local this holiday season

Belt announces grant opportunity for local communities’ flood issues

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020 10:39 AM

esl flood 112420EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has allocated up to $1 million to help with flooding issues in Centreville, Alorton and East St. Louis, and State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is pleased that local homeowners will have a say in how the problems are tackled. 

“Families in the Metro-East deserve to have their homes and valuables secure from floods,” Belt said. “Flooding issues have been a continuous concern in the community and I am pleased to announce that local leaders can take advantage of this grant opportunity to provide long-term relief for community members.” 

Read more: Belt announces grant opportunity for local communities’ flood issues

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  1. Joyce shares Thanksgiving safety tips
  2. Harmon announces capital grant for Oak Park museum
  3. Senators Bennett, Crowe recognize World Day for Prevention of Child Abuse
  4. Cullerton, Schimpf set to convene committee to examine COVID-19 spread at LaSalle Veterans’ Home
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