ISDC
  • Home
  • Senators
    • Alphabetical
    • Committees
    • Leadership
    • Find My Senator
  • Caucus News
    • ILBC Committee Roundup
    • Subscribe
    • Majority Report
  • Issues
    • Agriculture
    • Budget
    • Business
    • Criminal Law
    • Diabetes
    • Economic Development
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Ethics
    • Health
    • Higher Education
    • Law Enforcement
    • Seniors
    • Transportation
    • Veterans
  • Multimedia
    • Monthly Minute
    • Photo of the Day
    • Sound of the State
  • Resources
    • Bills / Resolutions
    • Fact Sheets
    • For Educators
    • I Like Illinois
    • Illinois Compiled Statutes
    • Illinois General Assembly
    • Internships
    • Media Guidelines
    • NCSL
    • Senate Schedule
  • About the Senate
  • Contact Us
    • How to contact a Senator
    • Employment
    • Submit Feedback
  • ILBC Pillars
    • Pillar 1
    • Pillar 2
    • Pillar 3
    • Pillar 4
  • COVID-19

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

Simmons advocates for access to child care at The White House

Details
Thursday, July 20, 2023 03:23 PM

simmons 071923WASHINGTON, D.C. – State Senator Mike Simmons traveled to the White House on Wednesday morning to meet with the Biden-Harris Administration and state leaders from across the country to discuss action that can be taken to increase access to high quality, affordable child care for working families.

“I grew up in a household where I saw firsthand the struggle single moms go through to ensure their kids are cared for while they work and attend school to advance their careers,” said Simmons (D-Chicago). “In my people’s legislative council for single moms from my district, our 7th district moms talked openly about how hard it is for them to find good child care that they can afford and rely on. They also talked about the need for paid time off to tend to their children’s needs.” 

Read more: Simmons advocates for access to child care at The White House

Peters celebrates the elimination of cash bail

Details
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 09:58 AM

il supreme ct 071823CHICAGO – State Senator Robert Peters released the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the pretrial release portions of the SAFE-T Act:

“I am extremely proud that our state’s highest court is prioritizing public safety over wealth. This historic decision is the culmination of over a decade of organizing from countless grassroots organizations that deal directly with vulnerable communities in which cash bail has affected, including groups that support survivors of gender-based violence. I would like to take this opportunity to specifically thank the Coalition to End Money Bond, the State’s Attorneys Association, the Sheriff’s Association and survivor advocates for their assistance in getting pretrial fairness across the finish line.

“In the aftermath of this historical achievement, I expect there to be backlash and calls for the reinstatement of a cash bail system in response to controversial legal cases. Let me be clear: cash bail delegitimizes criminal justice systems and transforms them into systems that violate public safety instead of upholding it. Illinois will not go back. We will only move forward with our goal of ensuring public safety for all Illinoisans, regardless of their background or financial position.” 

Read more about the SAFE-T Act here.

Natalie Toro sworn in as next senator of District 20

Details
Friday, July 14, 2023 04:13 PM

swearing in

CHICAGO — On Monday night, Natalie Toro was sworn in as the state senator of the 20th District. Senator Toro released the following statement after the ceremony:

“I am honored to serve my community as state senator and represent the neighbors I have known my entire life. I bring to this role more than a decade of experience in another area of public service — education. As a kindergarten teacher at Goethe Elementary School, I have had the privilege of supporting our young people as they grow into the best versions of themselves. I have also had to witness my students struggle with food or housing insecurity, fears for their safety from gun violence, and disparate education outcomes compared to their peers because of disinvestment and unequal resource allocations between schools. I wanted to serve as state senator to fight for policy changes that will address these systemic forces of oppression so that our children can achieve their highest potential and just be kids without these additional factors impacting their ability to learn or grow.

Read more: Natalie Toro sworn in as next senator of District 20

Hunter invites public to outreach event targeting opioid addiction

Details
Thursday, July 13, 2023 03:28 PM

hunter 071323CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter, convener of the South Side Heroin/Opioid Task Force, is inviting the community to the task force’s inaugural street outreach event, which will provide information and support to those affected by substance use.

“We want to make sure that everyone has access to the tools and information they need to stay safe,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “This event is a great opportunity for those struggling with substance abuse to learn about the resources available to them and will help equip our community with the knowledge and supplies they need to save lives.”

Read more: Hunter invites public to outreach event targeting opioid addiction

More Articles …

  1. Illinois Senate Democrats celebrate record-breaking tourism growth
  2. Two new Holmes laws ensure safety for people and captive animals in labs and roadside menageries
  3. Senator Fine law guarantees telehealth appointments for mental health treatment will be covered under Medicaid plans
  4. Cervantes law will allow veterans and immigrants to return to real estate career
  • 231
  • 232
  • 233
  • 234
  • 235
  • 236
  • 237
  • 238
  • 239
  • 240

Page 236 of 700

    Type 2 or more characters for results.

    Follow ILSenDems

    Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube

    Sign up for the Majority Report

    Laws Going Into Effect 2025

    Employment Opportunities

    Find Your Senator

    Senate Schedule

    Bills & Resolutions

    Member News

    • Faraci applauds Vermilion Advantage awarded grant for economic recovery and resiliency planning
      Faraci applauds Vermilion Advantage awarded grant for economic recovery and resiliency planning
      DANVILLE – State Senator Paul Faraci is pleased to announce that Vermilion Advantage has been awarded $80,000 in federal grant funding from the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Local Technical Assistance program. “As a strong partner in Verm...

      Read more...

    • Guzmán measure to protect right to collective bargaining in Illinois
      Guzmán measure to protect right to collective bargaining in Illinois
      SPRINGFIELD — As a union organizer and strong protector of worker’s rights, State Senator Graciela Guzmán is proud to advance legislation that would further protect working Illinoisans, and their right to collective bargaining. “Laborers in Chicago la...

      Read more...

    • Simmons Passes Bill through Senate to Increase Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety
      Simmons Passes Bill through Senate to Increase Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety
      SPRINGFIELD – To provide the safest conditions possible for cyclists, State Senator Mike Simmons advanced legislation to update sign requirements on bike trails where there are known hazards. “Improved signage around pathway hazards or emergencies is...

      Read more...

    • Porfirio recognizes Emmett Till Day, welcomes relatives of Till to the Capitol
      Porfirio recognizes Emmett Till Day, welcomes relatives of Till to the Capitol
      SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed relatives of Emmett Till to the Illinois Capitol in honor of the declaration of Emmett Till Day. “On Emmett Till Day, we mourn the loss of Emmett and recognize the significance his death played in th...

      Read more...

    • Holmes advances measure to protect gray foxes in Illinois
      Holmes advances measure to protect gray foxes in Illinois
      SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Linda Holmes’ measure to keep a closer watch on Illinois’ gray foxes moved a step nearer to becoming law on Thursday. The gray fox population in Illinois and much of the Midwest has been declining over the last 30 years, pr...

      Read more...

    SPRINGFIELD OFFICE

    phone(217) 782-2728

    phone309 State House
    Springfield, IL 62706

    Senate Floor, Illinois State Capitol, Springfield, IL

    Senate President Don Harmon © 2025 Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus
    FacebookInstagramTwitterYouTube
    CHICAGO OFFICE

    phone(312) 814-2075

    phone160 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 720
    Chicago, IL 60601