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Munoz missing person law to take effect Jan. 1

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Category: Senator Antonio Muñoz News
Thursday, December 17, 2020 04:52 PM
  • Muñoz
  • Missing Persons
  • DNA Testing

munoz 02182020HAO0320SPRINGFIELD – Law enforcement agencies can face roadblocks with collecting DNA samples when trying to locate missing people, but now that process will be a bit easier thanks to a measure passed by Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago).

“DNA testing can help reunite missing people with their families,” Munoz said. “If a family member of yours is missing, you can now provide DNA samples to law enforcement to help find them.”  

Read more: Munoz missing person law to take effect Jan. 1

Villivalam to drivers: Drive safely, track road conditions through IDOT’s website

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Category: Senator Ram Villivalam News
Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:57 AM
  • Villivalam
  • Winter Driving
  • Getting Around Illinois
  • Winter Road Conditions

car snow 121720CHICAGO – As Chairperson of the Senate Transportation Committee, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is urging drivers to visit the Department of Transportation’s GettingAroundIllinois.com to track winter road conditions.

“With winter weather and the pandemic, staying home this holiday season is the safest option,” Villivalam said. “If you have to travel, though, make sure your path is safe by visiting Getting Around Illinois for instant updates.”

GettingAroundIllinois.com is available online and optimized for smartphones. Road conditions are recorded by plow drivers out in the field and relayed via network to GettingAroundIllinois.com to provide an up-to-date general overview on IDOT-maintained highways.

Holiday travelers should also make sure they have emergency items in their vehicle in case of a weather emergency or breakdown. The National Safety Council recommends every vehicle have a blanket, first aid kit, spare tire and tools, jumper cables and a flashlight with extra batteries in case of emergency.

Senator Johnson hosts winter coat drive drop-offs

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:52 AM
  • Johnson
  • Coat Drive
  • Winter Weather

coat drive 121720BUFFALO GROVE — As the colder months begin and more people are struggling financially due to the ongoing public health crisis, State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) is hosting a winter coat drive to help families in need stay warm.

 “Winter coats can be quite expensive — especially for families who have multiple children,” Johnson said. “It’s getting cold, and there are many people who don't have coats – including some children who are wearing coats that don't properly fit them. Please help our community by donating new coats this year.”

To make it more convenient for people to donate, Senator Johnson will host a number of temporary drop-off locations throughout the district.

The dates and locations are as follows:

  • Sunday, Dec. 27 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Foss Park District, 1730 Lewis Ave, North Chicago   
  • Monday, Dec. 28 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills
  • Saturday, Jan. 2 from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m., Lilac Cottage, 1911 North Sheridan Road, Waukegan

           

Senator Johnson’s office will be wearing masks and following COVID-19 protocols at each location. People who would like to donate can simply pull into the parking lot and hand the coats off through their car window.

 

Donated coats will be given to a number of non-profits and townships in need throughout the district.

 

Anyone with additional questions can contact Senator Johnson’s office at 847-672-4395 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Black leaders and Urban League seek public input on efforts to end systemic racism

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Thursday, December 17, 2020 10:38 AM
  • Legislative Black Caucus
  • Virtual Town Hall
  • Black Caucus Agenda

lightford 01292020HAO 0451SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus, hosted by the Joint Caucus of Black Elected Officials and the Illinois Urban League Affiliates, will host a virtual town hall to inform community members about their plan to rid the state of systemic racism and seek public input. It will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 5:30 p.m. The four pillars of the plan include:

  • Criminal justice, police accountability and violence reduction
  • Education and workforce development
  • Economic access, equity and opportunity
  • Health care and human services

Read more: Black leaders and Urban League seek public input on efforts to end systemic racism

Hunter proud of support to keep Mercy open

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Category: Senator Mattie Hunter News
Thursday, December 17, 2020 09:27 AM
  • Hunter
  • Safety-Net Hospitals
  • Mercy Hospital

mercy hosp 102220CHICAGO – State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) was one of nearly a hundred witnesses to speak against the closure of Mercy Hospital during Tuesday’s Health and Facilities Review Board meeting. Hunter is pleased that after several hours of testimony, the board voted to reject the closure of Mercy Hospital.

“I am proud that there was an abundance of support from the community to keep Mercy open,” Hunter said. “For months, we have been calling for Mercy to stay open so that Bronzeville residents would have reliable care in the middle of this pandemic. I am so pleased the board voted in the community’s best interest.”

Read more: Hunter proud of support to keep Mercy open

Johnson encourages damaged businesses to apply for grants

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Category: Senator Adriane Johnson News
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:57 AM
  • DCEO
  • Small Business
  • Johnson

Small business ownerBUFFALO GROVE – State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) is encouraging businesses that were damaged during acts of civil unrest to apply for grants to help pay for repairs.

“Businesses have faced unprecedented financial struggles this year due to the ongoing public health crisis,” Johnson said. “The additional costs of repairing damage caused by civil unrest could be the difference between keeping their doors open or closing for good.”

Read more: Johnson encourages damaged businesses to apply for grants

New law by Glowiak Hilton to protect sexual assault survivors effective Jan. 1, 2021

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Category: Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton News
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:54 AM
  • Glowiak Hilton
  • Sexual Assault

Senator Glowiak HiltonOAKBROOK TERRACE – Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, Illinois survivors of sexual assault will be able to keep their home addresses confidential, thanks to legislation championed by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs).

Glowiak Hilton sponsored House Bill 2818, which passed with bipartisan support, to empower the attorney general's office to help keep survivors’ home addresses private from their attackers and stalkers.

Read more: New law by Glowiak Hilton to protect sexual assault survivors effective Jan. 1, 2021

Lightford celebrates minimum wage increase on Jan. 1

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Category: Senator Kimberly A. Lightford News
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 11:53 AM
  • Lightford
  • Department of Labor
  • Minimum Wage

Senator LightfordBROADVIEW – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) is celebrating Illinois’ next minimum wage increase and reminding employees to double check their paychecks after Jan. 1. The minimum wage will increase to $11 an hour on New Year’s Day.

“Even before the pandemic, many working families were struggling,” said Lightford, chief sponsor of the 2019 law raising the minimum wage. “This increase won’t solve all of their problems, but it will surely help.”

The current state minimum wage is $10 an hour, up from $8.25 in 2019. Lightford is also responsible for the 2003 and 2006 laws that gradually increased the minimum wage from $5.15 to $8.25 per hour.

Read more: Lightford celebrates minimum wage increase on Jan. 1

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