Grundy Reporter

Sen. Sue Rezin attended a pinning ceremony at the Minooka Police Department.

“I was there to witness the pinning of 2 new police officers Minooka Police Department,” Rezin wrote on Facebook. “What an honor!”

The senator ran uncontested in the June primary election and is running uncontested in the upcoming November general election.

Rezin joined another legislator in hosting a Senior Health Fair in Morris on Aug. 9.

Although Rezin voted against House Bill 1167, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed it into law, giving COVID-19 vaccinated teachers paid leave if they got sick with the virus.

“We want to ensure that our school children see the fewest disruptions to their in-person learning due to the public health crisis,” Gov. Pritzker said in a release by the Illinois Education Association. “The bill I signed into law today fulfills that promise by guaranteeing that if a teacher has done their part to keep their classroom safe for their most vulnerable students, they won’t have to worry for a second about their pay or their paid time off should COVID-19 affect their livelihood. At a time when we want to bring people into the education professions, this bill will help Illinois retain and attract teachers and support staff.”

She has also praised her recent interns and announced that her offices are seeking more interns.

“I attended the Annual Grundy County Summer Internship Recognition Dinner,” Rezin wrote on Facebook. “I continue to be blown away by the talent and dedication of our students here in Grundy County. Thank you to all who helped make this year a success!”

In recent weeks, Rezin announced that she is looking for interns to work in her 38th District offices in Morris and Peru.

She also voted against House Bill 2170, Pritzker signed the Education and Workforce Equity Act into law to decrease racial gaps in employment opportunities in the state’s education system.

“The entire Illinois Legislative Black Caucus and the many advocates engaged in shaping a better world for our youngest residents … our work isn't done until equity and fairness is a guiding principle at all of our schools,” Pritzker said during the signing, The State Journal-Register reported.

She also took part in a meeting with her Agricultural Advisory Committee this summer.