Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris)
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Recent News About Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris)
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Illinois DCEO launches $42 million site readiness program
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has allocated $42 million to launch the Regional Site Readiness Program.
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Illinois announces $18 million for pre-apprenticeship program targeting underserved groups
$18 million in new funding has been allocated for the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program.
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Illinois updates biometric privacy law amid controversy
Significant changes to Illinois' controversial Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) took effect this week. The law, initially proposed to protect residents' biometric data, led to substantial unintended consequences, including multi-billion-dollar damage awards for situations not originally targeted by the act.
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Illinois students struggle with post-pandemic recovery as federal relief ends
A recent study from the University of Illinois System reveals that many Illinois students are still struggling to recover from the learning disruptions caused by pandemic school closures. Despite efforts to lessen the impact, the findings indicate that only a quarter of public-school students have returned to their pre-pandemic academic levels in English language arts, with even fewer achieving the same in math. This underscores the ongoing challenges in educational recovery.
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Governor signs Sami's Law for improved disability access
Individuals with severe disabilities and their caregivers will soon see improved accessibility throughout the state thanks to Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin’s (R-Morris) legislation being signed into law.
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Illinois legislation empowers sheriffs in local 9-1-1 emergency systems
Legislation enabling sheriffs to play a pivotal role in Illinois’ 9-1-1 emergency systems was recently signed into law.
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New legislation aids child victims of human trafficking
Legislation signed into law on July 19 aims to aid child victims of human trafficking to heal and move on with their lives following their trauma.
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Illinois secures substantial federal funding for pollution reduction initiatives
The State of Illinois has been awarded over $430 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) as part of its Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program application. The funds will be allocated towards various environmental initiatives, including building and industry decarbonization, freight electrification, climate-smart agriculture, and renewable energy deployment.
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Illinois grapples with surge in tornado activity
This year, Illinois has experienced more than 100 tornado incidents, doubling the state’s typical annual average.
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Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation seeks nominations for 'Illinoisan of the Day
The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking nominations for the “Illinoisan of the Day” program at this year’s Illinois State Fair, scheduled from August 8 to 18. The foundation aims to recognize ten outstanding community servants each day who have significantly contributed to county and state fairs in Illinois.
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New Illinois law ensures educational continuity for children in DCFS care
Children in the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will face fewer disruptions when being removed from their homes under a new law sponsored by Illinois Senate Republicans. This law represents a significant step forward in stabilizing the lives of these vulnerable children, prioritizing their educational continuity and well-being.
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IRS data reveals significant exodus from Illinois due to high taxes
New data from the Internal Revenue Service indicates that in 2022, over 87,000 Illinois residents relocated to other states. This movement resulted in nearly $10 billion in income leaving Illinois, significantly affecting the state's economic landscape. The City of Chicago has been identified as having the third-highest rate of domestic population loss in the country, highlighting a broader trend of outmigration.
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IDOT releases largest-ever multi-year improvement plan
IDOT’s newest Multi-Year Improvement Plan (MYP) is the largest in state history, investing $41.42 billion over the next six years in various projects touching every county in Illinois. Funding for the projects will come from a combination of federal, state, and local dollars.
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OSLAD grant applications open for local governments in Illinois
Applications are now being accepted for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program. Offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, this state-financed grant program provides funding assistance to local government agencies for the acquisition and/or development of land for public parks and open space.
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Illinois enacts law waiving permit fees for disabled veterans' home modifications
Legislation aimed at alleviating some of the financial burdens placed on disabled veterans in Illinois was signed into law on July 1. This new law waives permit fees for disabled veterans who need to modify their homes for accessibility.
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Governor signs record state budget with significant tax hike
Governor J.B. Pritzker’s government spending plan, which relies on $1 billion in tax increases, officially became the largest budget in state history when he signed it into law on June 5.
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Illinois judge rules controversial election law unconstitutional
A controversial new law aimed at drastically changing the state’s election laws in the middle of the current election cycle was ruled unconstitutional by a Sangamon County judge on June 5.
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Governor's Hometown Awards now accepting applications for impactful community projects
The Governor’s Hometown Awards (GHTA) program is now accepting applications for projects that made a meaningful impact on local quality of life from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023.
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IDOT launches Click It or Ticket campaign ahead of summer travel season
The Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois State Police are participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign, urging drivers to buckle up and be safe on the roadways.
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Illinois General Assembly passes Pritzker's budget with new taxes and record spending
This week, the Illinois General Assembly passed Governor JB Pritzker’s budget, which includes nearly a billion dollars in new taxes to address the migrant crisis. The budget sets a new record for government spending at just over $53 billion, marking an increase of nearly $13 billion, or 32%, since Pritzker took office.