Illinois State Senate District 14
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 14
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones encourages parents to enroll in educational text program
State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) is encouraging parents who might need a little extra help preparing their young children for school to enroll in the Illinois State Board of Education’s new educational text program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones congratulates 14 local businesses on being awarded Business Interruption Grant funds
As many businesses continue to face financial losses due to the ongoing pandemic, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) is pleased 14 local businesses have received financial assistance through the Business Interruption Grant program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Illinois senators urge residents to fill out census as soon as possible
Despite a lower court ruling extending the census deadline, Democratic members of the Illinois Senate are urging residents to complete their census forms as soon as possible.
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ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 14: Jones announces $16.6 million investment in recruiting, training workers to support pandemic response
Two new grants from the U.S. Department of Labor will create nearly 1,300 jobs across Illinois to support the state’s ongoing pandemic response, and State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) encourages job seekers to apply.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones encourages people to apply for IDOT snow-and-ice removal positions
To help unemployed workers find jobs, State Senator Emil Jones (D-Chicago) is encouraging people to apply for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s seasonal snow-and-ice removal positions.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones encourages people to continue to get tested for COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to spread, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) encourages people to get tested if they have symptoms or come in contact with someone who is positive.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones urges Riverdale and Robbins residents to complete the 2020 Census
In an effort to ensure every community has a complete Census count, State Senator Emil Jones (D-Chicago) urges households in the Village of Riverdale and Robbins to fill out the 2020 Census.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones: No community has suffered more impact from COVID-19 than underprivileged communities
In an effort to help communities hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) announced organizations that provide support services and resources should apply for a percentage of the $7.1 million worth of newly approved grants from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones supports tax credit for West Pullman Elementary School to become an affordable housing complex
State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) applauds the West Pullman Elementary School project being a recipient of the Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which will allow for the recently-closed school to turn into an affordable housing complex.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones encourages African American blood donors to step up for sickle cell patients in need of transfusions
Blood drives across the state have been cancelled to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prompting State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) to put out a call for African American blood donations to help treat sickle cell patients.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones announces $1,000 to Chicagoans excluded from federal COVID-19 aid
Understanding many residents may have not received a stimulus check, State Senator Emil Jones, III announced Chicago residents who were excluded from federal stimulus aid can apply for assistance from the City of Chicago.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones highlights senior services in this year’s state budget
The state budget for the next fiscal year will increase funding to senior services to help some of the most vulnerable Illinoisans cope during the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) announced Wednesday.
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From Chicago City Wire
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones votes on a budget that supports Illinois families
State Senator Emil Jones, III (D-Chicago) released the following statement after supporting a budget that addresses families that have suffered the most from COVID-19: “One budget is not going to provide all the recovery we need, but this is a good start.
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From Chicago City Wire
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones supports SNAP recipients receiving additional benefits during COVID-19 pandemic
State Senator Emil Jones, III announced Tuesday that eligible SNAP recipients will receive additional benefits beginning this week.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14: Jones congratulates newly elected Senate President Harmon
Following the election of a new Senate President, State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) offered the following statement.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB3394 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the House on House bill HB3394 ("bus corp-board race sex"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1290 actions on Aug. 21
The following actions were taken on Aug. 21 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1290 ("immigrant tenant protection"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1411 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1411 ("track-sexual assault evidence"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".