Illinois State Senate District 8
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Sen. Villivalam-sponsored law amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act went into effect on April 2, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Villivalam-sponsored law amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Survivor Support and Trafficking Prevention Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam and DeWitte pledge to continue to work together despite session postponement
After a renewed surge in COVID-19 infections forced the postponement of the upcoming General Assembly veto session at the Capitol, Senate Transportation Chair Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and Spokesperson Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) pledge to continue to work together to improve Illinois’ infrastructure.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam urges residents to take advantage of a free, temporary COVID-19 testing site in Lincolnwood
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is urging residents to take advantage of a new temporary testing site set up at the Lincolnwood Town Center parking lot.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 19: Villivalam congratulates 2020 Senior Hall of Fame Inductee
The Illinois Department on Aging recently announced the 2020 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame inductees, and State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is sending his congratulations to Vivian Mitchel of Morton Grove.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam: Fairness and equity key to expanding opportunities for Illinois companies that do business with the state
State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), Chair of the Special Committee on Supplier Diversity, participated in a virtual joint hearing with the Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee, Senate Executive Committee, and Senate State Government Committee focused on how the state awards its contracts with businesses.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam: Fire safety important in the kitchen
In recognition of National Fire Prevention Week, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is reminding people to take fire safety precautions seriously and to follow the guidelines suggested by the Illinois State Fire Marshal.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam encourages residents to get a flu shot
As summer ends and fall weather quickly approaches, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is encouraging all Illinoisans, but especially all older adults, to get a flu vaccine.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam: IDOT looking to hire snowplow drivers in preparation for winter
Now that the Illinois Department of Transportation has begun accepting applications, Senate Transportation Chair Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is encouraging qualified individuals to apply for seasonal snow-and ice removal positions.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam: Completing the census crucial for Illinois’ fastest growing demographic
State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is strongly encouraging all Asian Americans to fill out the census before the deadline closes.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam: IDOT joining diversity initiative is positive step forward
State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, was pleased to see the Illinois Department of Transportation announce their vote to establish a standing diversity committee, in conjunction with the other member agencies of the Mid-American Association of State Transportation Agencies.
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Sen. Villivalam-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Villivalam-sponsored law amending the Freedom of Information Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-8) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Freedom of Information Act went into effect on June 16, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam helps secure local temporary COVID-19 testing site, urges residents to get tested
In response to the recent rise in positive COVID-19 cases, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is urging residents to take advantage of a new temporary testing site set up at the Bernard Horwich JCC.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam believes mass transit districts must take proper safety precautions
Acting in his capacity as chair of the Senate Transportation Committee, State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) has sent a letter to all mass transit agencies in Illinois to inquire about the steps they are taking to protect both their passengers and employees.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam: Paycheck Protection Program extended to help small businesses
In light of the ongoing struggles faced by small businesses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has once again extended the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program, and State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is encouraging struggling business owners to apply for a potentially forgivable loan.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam obtains funding for Jewish community organizations under Rebuild Illinois program
State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) has obtained nearly $1 million in funding for new projects that will benefit the Chicago and Northwest suburban Jewish community under the Rebuild Illinois statewide construction plan.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam encourages use of free credit checks during pandemic
State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is encouraging everyone who may have have had a change in their finances after four months of the COVID-19 crisis to take advantage of the available free credit reporting websites.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam reiterates support for minimum wage increase
State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) is hailing Illinois’ minimum wage increase , as a welcome boon for working families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 8: Villivalam Vote-by-mail law will make voting safer and easier
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed legislation ensuring that all Illinoisans will be able to safely cast their ballots in the November election.