Senate Democrats display support to end Alzheimer's
SPRINGFIELD – Senate Democrats joined advocates to bring attention to the needs of those impacted by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia by wearing purple.
Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. In 2020, there were 230,000 people over 65 years of age living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia in Illinois. This figure is projected to reach 260,000 in 2025, a 13% increase.
Murphy's measure aims to increase safety in school zones
SPRINGFIELD – Children who walk to and from school would be safer under a new proposal from State Senator Laura Murphy.
“School zones should be the safest places for children, but distracted drivers and speeders pose a hazard that needs to be addressed,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Installing flashing beacons at crosswalks is a simple, effective way to prevent accidents and protect students and their parents on their daily commutes.”
Feigenholtz advances measure to expand leave for short-term teachers
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Sara Feigenholtz is leading a measure that would allow short-term teachers to take family and medical leave.
“Illinois has been tackling the ongoing teacher shortage for years – and this is another step in the right direction,” said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). “We should be encouraging people to become educators, not holding them back.”
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