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Jones provide municipalities more power in development plans

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 04:04 PM
  • Infrastructure
  • Jones
  • Counties and Municipalities
  • Pedestrian and Bike Lanes
  • HB4489

Bike / walking path

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Emil Jones is leading a measure to allow municipalities to have a greater say in its development plans.

“Concentrating IDOT funding for pedestrian and bicycle ways to larger cities will increase efficiency and usability of said funding,” said Jones (D-Chicago). “This measure will make sure that resources are not wasted.”

Currently, IDOT must fund pedestrian and bicycle ways to in conjunction with construction, reconstruction or other change of state transportation facilities in or within one mile of a municipality of over 1,000 people. This forces municipalities to work pedestrian and bicycle ways into their development plans even if they won’t be used.

House Bill 4489 would allow an area of a county within one mile of a city with a population of 50,000 or more to pass a resolution to opt out of IDOT-funded pedestrian or bicycle ways. 

“This measure will give smaller municipalities the power to have more say in their infrastructure,” said Jones. “This will help communities by allowing them to plan and build new construction without the restriction of including pedestrian and bicycle ways.”

House Bill 4489 passed the Senate Transportation Committee Tuesday.

Jones law to ban latex gloves in restaurants

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 01:14 PM
  • Jones
  • EMS Personnel
  • HB 209
  • Food Services
  • Allergies
  • Latex Gloves

Senator Jones HB 209

 

CHICAGO – To keep consumers with latex allergies safe when visiting a restaurant, State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) passed a law to ban food service establishments from using latex gloves.

“Avoiding allergies when going out to eat can be difficult for those allergic to latex,” Jones said. “This law protects diners from being harmed in ways they cannot predict.”

House Bill 209 bans food service establishments, EMS personnel and health care facility personnel from using latex gloves when handling and preparing food. Currently the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act does not regulate the use of gloves to prepare or handle food.

Read more: Jones law to ban latex gloves in restaurants

Jones: New law to protect restaurants from deceitful delivery services

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Monday, June 13, 2022 03:47 PM
  • Jones
  • Small Business
  • Restaurants
  • HB 3205
  • Food Delivery
  • Fair Food and Retail Delivery Act

Senator Jones HB 3205

 

CHICAGO – A new law sponsored by State Senator Emil Jones (D-Chicago) that will protect restaurants, bars and other businesses from deceptive delivery services was signed into law Friday.

“Restaurants have long been the victim of deceitful delivery services that are taking advantage of them and profiting off the hard work of the business,” Jones said. “This law protects businesses and helps them thrive.”

House Bill 3205, also known as the Fair Food and Retail Delivery Act, prohibits third party delivery companies from posting a menu, registered trademark or any intellectual property without the express written consent of restaurant, bars and retail establishments. 

Read more: Jones: New law to protect restaurants from deceitful delivery services

New Jones law will require insurers to cover for prostate cancer screenings

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Friday, June 10, 2022 03:50 PM
  • Jones
  • Prostate Cancer Screening
  • HB5318

jones 061022CHICAGO – A new law championed by State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) will mandate and require private insurers to allow men to get annual prostate cancer screenings free-of-charge.

“It’s important to be aware of your health risks — this law will make prostate cancer screenings more accessible for men across the state,” Jones said. “Prostate cancer is life threatening — a simple test can help detect it early and save lives.”

 

Read more: New Jones law will require insurers to cover for prostate cancer screenings

Jones measure to change speeding in parks the same fine as a school zone

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Thursday, April 07, 2022 03:32 PM
  • Jones
  • School Zones
  • Park Zones
  • HB 5328

Senator Jones

SPRINGFIELD – To keep children safe from reckless drivers, State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) passed legislation to make speeding in park zones an equivalent punishment to speeding in school zones.

“Parents should have the peace of mind that when their student is at school or at the park playing or running around with friends that they’re safe from reckless drivers,” Jones said. “When children are outside, drivers must be cautious and careful behind the wheel.”

House Bill 5328 would make speeding in a park zone the same as speeding in a school zone. Additionally, it clarifies that school zone speed limits apply to local, county and state roadways.

Read more: Jones measure to change speeding in parks the same fine as a school zone

Jones measure to require insurers to provide annual prostate cancer screenings

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Friday, April 01, 2022 02:52 PM
  • Jones
  • Health Insurance
  • Prostate Cancer Screening
  • HB 5318

Senator Jones

 

CHICAGO – State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) is sponsoring legislation to mandate and require private insurers to allow men to get annual prostate cancer screenings free-of-charge.

“It’s important to be aware of your health risks — this bill will make prostate cancer screenings more accessible for men across the state,” Jones said. “Prostate cancer is life threatening — a simple test can detect it early and save a life.”

House Bill 5318 would require private insurers to provide all qualifying male policyholders with an annual prostate cancer screening upon the recommendations of a physician.

Read more: Jones measure to require insurers to provide annual prostate cancer screenings

Jones calls for increased investment in safety net hospitals

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Wednesday, February 02, 2022 05:52 PM
  • Jones
  • Hospitals
  • FY2023 Budget
  • Healthcare Workers

Jones 2021 Budget

 

SPRINGFIELD – Senate Deputy Majority Leader Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Pritzker’s proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget:

“While we have made progress toward tackling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, more work must be done to provide protections for our frontline and healthcare workers. Furthermore, we must do more to support our safety net hospitals, which are the backbone for health care in marginalized communities.

“Safety nets make up 19.1% of our state’s hospitals and care for our state’s most vulnerable populations. We must ensure that they are funded properly, and equipped with adequate staffing and resources.

Read more: Jones calls for increased investment in safety net hospitals

Jones supports CTU, says ‘the children’s needs must come first’

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Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Wednesday, January 05, 2022 05:31 PM
  • Jones
  • CPS
  • COVID-19

jones 042221CHICAGO – State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) is in full support of the Chicago Teacher’s Union decision to return to remote learning after a vote Tuesday night.

“With the recent rise in cases it is crucial that we keep our children and educators safe during this time, which makes remote schooling the best option,” Jones said. “It is shameful that the City of Chicago would lock teachers out of their portals, inhibiting them from doing their jobs and blocking access to the resources needed for teaching.”

Though CTU instructed its members to work remotely, CPS has not accepted the decision, cancelling all classes, sporting events and extracurricular activities scheduled for Wednesday.

However, food service was still available at schools between 9 a.m. and noon, and COVID testing and vaccination events will continue as scheduled.

“Our primary concern should be the children – their needs and their safety,” Jones said. “The union voted to temporarily bring back e-learning and they should be supported in their decision. Anything in opposition would disrupt the children’s learning further, and they don’t need any more setbacks.”

CTU cited rising numbers of COVID-19 cases among students and teachers as part of the reason for the switch to remote learning. CPS has been criticized for not providing adequate testing and better-quality masking and other protocols in the wake of the omicron surge.

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  3. New law will increase the diversity of interview panels for state agencies
  4. Jones praises 2022 budget that prioritizes education, health care for low-income families
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