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

Martwick congratulates local high school on pollinator garden grant

Details
Category: Senator Robert Martwick News
Thursday, January 21, 2021 11:13 AM
  • Martwick

Senator MartwickCHICAGO –Taft Freshman Academy has received an Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant to fund a pollinator garden at the school, State Senator Robert Martwick (D-Chicago) announced.

“Physical, hands-on learning is one of the best ways to engage children in their education,” Martwick said. “This project will help students learn about natural habitats and ecology by interacting with the many species that call their garden home.”

The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant program is administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Fund to support the development or enhancement of wildlife habitat on school grounds or other public places. Projects funded by these grants are meant to teach children that their actions can make a difference in the world while increasing the use of native plants in Illinois.

Read more: Martwick congratulates local high school on pollinator garden grant

Bennett recognizes Champaign Downtown Commercial District as part of National Register of Historic Places

Details
Category: Senator Scott Bennett News
Thursday, January 21, 2021 10:43 AM
  • Bennett

Champaign, IllinoisCHAMPAIGN – The Champaign Downtown Commercial District is one of 12 Illinois sites added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020, State Senator Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) announced Wednesday.

“This designation is a tremendous recognition of the historic structures that continue to serve as part of the Downtown Commercial District in Champaign,” Bennett said. “I’m thrilled to see our community being recognized with this distinct honor for its history and architecture.”

Read more: Bennett recognizes Champaign Downtown Commercial District as part of National Register of Historic...

Jones announces Robbins vaccination site has opened

Details
Category: Senator Emil Jones III News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 03:40 PM
  • Public Health
  • Jones
  • COVID-19 Vaccine
  • Robbins

covid vaccine

CHICAGO – To help get the health of Illinoisans back on track, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) is thrilled to announce a COVID-19 vaccination site has opened in Robbins.

“I encourage everyone who is eligible to get the vaccine,” Jones said. “We have waited nearly a year to get to this point. The sooner people get the vaccine, the sooner we can get back to normal and put this pandemic, and all the hardships it caused, behind us.”

The site opened this week at Robbins Health Center, located at 13450 S. Kedzie Ave., and its hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Read more: Jones announces Robbins vaccination site has opened

Hunter will continue her role as Majority Caucus Chair

Details
Category: Senator Mattie Hunter News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 03:36 PM
  • Hunter
  • Majority Caucus Chair

Sen. Mattie Hunter

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) retained her leadership position as Majority Caucus Chair of the Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus.

“I am happy to continue serving as Majority Caucus Chair for the Democratic Caucus,” Hunter said. “I will continue to work with my colleagues to develop policies that better the lives of our constituents across the state.”

Hunter has represented the 3rd District for nearly 20 years and has passed over 200 bills concerning breast cancer, childhood vaccines, youth employment, environmental issues and education.

Read more: Hunter will continue her role as Majority Caucus Chair

Loughran Cappel congratulates local preschool on IDNR grant award

Details
Category: Senator Meg Loughran Cappel News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 01:23 PM
  • IDNR
  • Loughran Cappel
  • Oswegoland Park District
  • Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant

child watering plants

PLAINFIELD – The Oswegoland Park District Nature Preschool has received an Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant to fund a pollinator garden at the school, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Plainfield) announced. 

“Kids learn best through hands-on experience, so this grant opportunity is a great way to give them that opportunity,” said Loughran Cappel, who was a teacher prior to becoming senator. “This project will benefit both the kids who get to learn about Illinois habitats and the wildlife species the garden will attract.”

Read more: Loughran Cappel congratulates local preschool on IDNR grant award

Glowiak Hilton calls on young artists to enter Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum art contest

Details
Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 01:17 PM
  • ISBE
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • K-12
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Musuem
  • Art Surrounds Us

junior historian

OAKBROOK TERRACE – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is encouraging K-12 students to create and submit artwork for the annual art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. This year’s theme is “Art Surrounds Us.”

“Creating artwork allows students to express themselves, be creative and inspire the people around them,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Parents, teachers and friends: Please encourage your young, talented artists to enter. I look forward to seeing the pieces of art submitted to this statewide contest.”

The contest includes four entry levels: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. A panel of judges selects a winner and three runners-up in each entry level.

Read more: Glowiak Hilton calls on young artists to enter Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum art...

Crowe encourages Metro East students to get creative for Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum art contest

Details
Category: Senator Rachelle Crowe News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 01:13 PM
  • ISBE
  • Crowe
  • Metro East
  • K-12
  • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Musuem
  • Art Surrounds Us

junior historian

MARYVILLE – State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is encouraging K-12 students to create and submit artwork for the annual art contest sponsored by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and the Illinois State Board of Education. This year’s theme is “Art Surrounds Us.”

“Creating art is a great way for students to express themselves,” Crowe said. “The Metro East has many talented artists, and I hope students of all ages choose to participate in this statewide art contest.”

The contest includes four entry levels: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. A panel of judges selects a winner and three runners-up in each entry level.

Read more: Crowe encourages Metro East students to get creative for Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and...

Belt announces Tiedemann House has been added to the National Register of Historic Places

Details
Category: Senator Christopher Belt News
Wednesday, January 20, 2021 10:24 AM
  • Belt

Senator BeltO’FALLON – The Tiedemann House in O’Fallon is one of 12 Illinois sites added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020, State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) announced Wednesday.

“I’m pleased to hear the Tiedemann House has been recognized on a national scale for its architectural and historical value,” Belt said. “This beautiful home is a critical piece of the history of Illinois and the Metro East, and it’s an honor to finally see it added to the National Register of Historic Places.”

Read more: Belt announces Tiedemann House has been added to the National Register of Historic Places

More Articles …

  1. The Majority Report 01/19/21 - A new year in Springfield
  2. Senate Dems welcome new members to the caucus
  3. Hunter excited to see progress on Black Caucus legislative agenda
  4. Hunter gives back on MLK Day
  • 533
  • 534
  • 535
  • 536
  • 537
  • 538
  • 539
  • 540
  • 541
  • 542

Page 538 of 733

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

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