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Lightford announces COVID-19 testing facility in Melrose Park

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Monday, May 11, 2020 10:39 AM
  • Lightford
  • COVID-19 Testing

covid 19 test 042320MELROSE PARK – As testing continues to be a priority in stopping the spread of COVID-19, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) announced a new testing facility opening on May 11 in Melrose Park to serve Proviso Township residents.

“Nearby increased testing is imperative for the communities I represent,” Lightford said. “I am grateful for the work Access Community Network has done to launch their site and their continued commitment to the health of our local residents.”

As of May 7, Proviso Township had seen 2,052 confirmed cases of COVID-19.

Read more: Lightford announces COVID-19 testing facility in Melrose Park

Lightford urges Congress to reauthorize the Older Americans Act

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 12:57 PM
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  • SR974

lightford 031020Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) passed a resolution urging the President and Congress of the United States to reauthorize the Older Americans Act and adjust funding levels for inflation.

“The programs funded under the Older Americans Act are vital to the wellbeing of one of our most vulnerable populations,” Lightford said. “Our federal government needs to make sure they can continue to serve all those in need.”

The Older Americans Act provides essential services that help older adults live independently including meal plans, home assistance, support for family caregivers, transportation and protection from abuse.

The Act was reauthorized in 2016 through 2019. However, funding for services has not increased since 2010, leaving many without much-needed services.

According to 2015 report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, 24% of low-income older adults were food insecure, and of that number 83% of them did not receive home-delivered or congregate meal services.

Senate Resolution 974 was approved by the Illinois Senate last week.

Lightford and United Way launch report on Illinois ALICE families

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Wednesday, March 04, 2020 10:39 AM
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Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford

SPRINGFIELD – Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) joined the United Way in releasing their report on Illinois ALICE households – asset-limited, income-constrained and employed.

The report focuses on families living above the federal poverty level, but below the threshold of a basic survival budget of $57,144 for a family of four and $19,212 for a single adult.

“People all over Illinois are struggling to get ahead. We know this intuitively, and we see it in our communities. I see it every day in my west side and west suburban district,” Lightford said. “ALICE allows us to put some real data behind that intuition.”

Read more: Lightford and United Way launch report on Illinois ALICE families

Lindop school district to receive property tax relief grant

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Wednesday, February 05, 2020 04:17 PM
  • Lightford
  • ISBE
  • Grants
  • Property Tax Relief

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SPRINGFIELD – Property taxes will be lowered for some homeowners and business owners in South Suburban communities thanks to a new state grant program that seeks to lift some of the burden on school districts that are heavily taxed.

The Property Tax Relief Grant is part of the education funding reform package that has been put in place to level the playing field to better serve struggling school districts.

“This is a positive step forward in bringing long-term property tax relief to the community of Broadview,” Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) said. “Property taxes have been an extremely important issue, which is why I am pleased to see this grant awarded to Lindop School District.”

Read more: Lindop school district to receive property tax relief grant

Lightford applauds Pritzker’s commitment to education

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Thursday, January 30, 2020 12:45 PM
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  • State of the State

Sen. Majority Leader Kimberly A> LightfordSPRINGFIELD – Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) responded to Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State Address on Wednesday with the following statement:

“Last year, the governor gave the General Assembly an extra push to get some big items done, and I look forward to building on such a successful session. I am particularly excited about investing in early childhood education and working to make college more affordable.”

“Education is a vital tool in lifting people out of poverty, and I am glad Governor Pritzker shares my commitment to the children of Illinois.”

 

Lightford announces library grants to local school districts

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 10:14 AM
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  • Grants
  • School Libraries

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SPRINGFIELD – Ten local school districts will receive more than $16,000 in grants through the Illinois secretary of state’s School Library Grant program, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) announced today.

The grants, which are issued by the Illinois State Library, are meant to help public schools offer more library books and materials to students.

“I am delighted that many deserving schools will benefit from this years’ library grants,” said Lightford. “Having access to new library books and additional educational materials encourages students to experience the joy of reading and learning exciting information.”

Read more: Lightford announces library grants to local school districts

Majority Leader Lightford condemns possible rape cover-up

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Thursday, January 09, 2020 02:58 AM
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  • Sexual Assault
  • Ethics

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford

SPRINGFIELD -- Outraged by allegations brought forth by a recent WBEZ story about the possible cover up of a rape detailed in a state government email exchange, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford urged that appropriate authorities, including the Champaign County State’s Attorney, the Illinois State Police, and the Illinois Executive Inspector General, take immediate steps to investigate this report.

The WBEZ story referenced a 2012 email to officials in then-Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration sent by lobbyist Michael McClain that among other things makes mention of a state employee who kept quiet about “the rape in Champaign”, asking that the administration keep that individual employed by the state.

Read more: Majority Leader Lightford condemns possible rape cover-up

Lightford reminds businesses of minimum wage tax credit

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Monday, January 06, 2020 05:51 AM
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  • Employees
  • Tax Credit
  • Minimum Wage
  • Small Business

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SPRINGFIELD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) reminds small businesses to take advantage of the minimum wage credit starting this year. The new tax credit is intended to help small businesses over the next six years as a part of the state’s minimum wage increase plan.

“Keeping small businesses competitive is a priority when increasing the minimum wage,” Lightford said. “I encourage businesses to take full advantage of this tax credit to ease their transition.”

Businesses and nonprofits with 50 full-time employees or less are eligible to offset a portion of the minimum wage increase cost from their withholding income taxes. Eligible businesses can claim this credit by filing Form IL-941, Illinois withholding income tax return, and a new schedule.

Read more: Lightford reminds businesses of minimum wage tax credit

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