Illinois State Senate District 40
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Op-ed: Democrats Re-Joyce on the backs of a crumbling middle class
The Democrats Re-Joyce as food pantries across the state are overwhelmed with regular hard working families that have been forced there because of the highest inflation rates in decades!
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Nagel statement on abstention
On Jan. 21 of 2021 the Illinois House and Senate passed bill HB3653, a Criminal Justice overhaul bill.
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And the General Begins....Nagel vs Joyce
If you have ever asked yourself, how do I get involved? This is your opportunity.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce champions investments in public transportation
To help expand and improve public transportation, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) announced more than $262,000 in state grants for Kankakee and Grundy Counties Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce secures temporary COVID-19 testing site in Kankakee, urges residents to get tested
State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) announced the Illinois Department of Public Health will operate a temporary COVID-19 testing site now through Tuesday, Nov. 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day at the Kankakee County Health Department, located at 2390 W. Station Street in Kankakee.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce announces additional $490,000 in aid to local businesses
Businesses and organizations in Kankakee, Cook and Will Counties are among the 1,200 recipients of more than $46 million in Business Interruption Grants (BIG) prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce invites student readers to enter “Letters About Literature in Illinois” competition
State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) joins Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White to invite students in grades 4-12 to enter a statewide reading and writing competition known as “Letters About Literature in Illinois,” offered by the Illinois State Library’s Illinois Center for the Book.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce invites residents to nominate women entrepreneurs showing exceptional leadership and service
In celebration of National Women’s Small Business Month, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is encouraging residents to nominate local female business owners to recognize for their leadership and service to residents.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce, Bennett thank local farmers on National Farmers Day
In honor of National Farmers Day on October 12, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) and Senate Agriculture Chairman Scott Bennett (D-Champaign) are celebrating the hard work and dedication of local farmers and agricultural workers.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce highlights $5 million in business grants for livestock farmers, small meat plants
State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) encourages livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants suffering interruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for $5 million in business recovery funding through the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce urges businesses to participate in Sept. 28 Business Interruption Grant program webinar
To help businesses navigate the application process for the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program, State Senator Patrick Joyce is urging business owners across the south suburbs to attend a free, informative webinar hosted by the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity on Monday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce, DeLuca to host Secretary of State mobile unit event in Chicago Heights
Motorists who have been unable to visit a driver services facility to renew their driver’s licenses and purchase vehicle stickers will be able to attend a free mobile unit event, sponsored by State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) and State Representative Anthony DeLuca (D-Chicago Heights) in partnership with the secretary of state’s office.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce announces Will and Kankakee Counties will receive economic recovery grants
To create jobs and promote economic recovery during the pandemic, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is eager to announce Will and Kankakee Counties have been selected to receive a combined $1.14 million in grants for job training and placement programs.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce urges residents to drive sober this Labor Day weekend
This Labor Day weekend, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is echoing law enforcement to spread the word of the dangers of drinking and driving.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce enraged over Dresden nuclear plant shutdown
State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) criticized the Exelon Corporation’s latest decision to retire Dresden Generating Station in fall 2021, employing 825 Grundy and Will County residents.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce urges households to complete 2020 Census to prevent undercount
With many households still uncounted in the 2020 Census, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is urging residents to respond to ensure a complete and accurate count.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 40: Joyce commends area businesses receiving recovery grants
A total of 26 local businesses have been awarded a combined $480,000 in grants through the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program, prompting State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Park Forest) to extend his congratulations to the recipients.
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Sen. Hutchinson-sponsored law amending the Procurement of Domestic Products Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Procurement of Domestic Products Act went into effect on June 10, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Hutchinson-sponsored law amending the Procurement of Domestic Products Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Procurement of Domestic Products Act went into effect on June 10, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Hutchinson's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Toi W. Hutchinson (D-40) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a South Cook News analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.