Illinois State Senate District 11
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 11
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McGill tell supporters: 'Come November 8th you know what to do!'
Senate District 11 candidate Thomas McGill (R) recently took to Twitter to lambast opponent Mike Porfirio (D).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva encourages uninsured Illinoisans to visit ACA marketplace
State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) is encouraging uninsured and underinsured Illinoisans to visit the Affordable Care Act Marketplace during the open enrollment period, which runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Small business grants will help keep community vibrant
Nearly a dozen local businesses in the district State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) represents was awarded financial relief through the state’s Business Interruption Grant program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva encourages local groups to apply for $50 million in Connect Illinois grants to support broadband expansion
“You have to have reliable, affordable internet access to participate in the world we live in– whether it’s for work, to apply for government assistance, or even to access education or health care,” Villanueva said.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva congratulates John Hancock High School on prestigious Blue Ribbon honor
State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) is congratulating John Hancock College Preparatory High School for being awarded a National Blue Ribbon by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva celebrates first round of small business grants, urges more businesses to apply in the future
The state released $46 million in Business Interruption Grants to more than 2,500 local businesses in the first round of the program, which is intended to help businesses hit especially hard by pandemic-related closures and restrictions.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Essential workers, first-responders deserve a dignified workplace
State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) celebrated as legislation that will protect essential workers, increase first-responder benefits and expand collective bargaining rights was signed into law.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Paid career development opportunity available to young adults
To help young adults find employment during the pandemic, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) is encouraging them to seek opportunities from organizations funded through the Illinois Department of Human Services’ COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Farragut Career Academy receives grant for teaching program
To bring more students into the education field, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) announced that Farragut Career Academy High School will receive state funding to develop teaching programs.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: COVID-19 relief groups should apply for grants
State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) urged community organizations that provide support services during the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority’s (ICJIA) newest $7.1 million grant program by July 24.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva encourages youth employment assistance providers to apply for state grant
With young people facing high rates of unemployment during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) announced that the Illinois Youth Investment Program is extending its grant application deadline to Aug. 3, 2020.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Students should seek college financial aid adjustments
With college students preparing to return to campus, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) announced that the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is offering free consultation to students applying for financial aid.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: All undocumented people need a path toward citizenship
After the U.S. Supreme Court voted to uphold the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: New fund offers $1,000 to Chicagoans excluded from federal COVID-19 aid
A new cash assistance program will provide financial support to Chicago residents who were excluded from federal stimulus aid, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) announced.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Lawmakers must address root causes of systemic injustices
After the murder of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “What happened to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tony McDade and so many other Black Americans is unacceptable, but it is not new.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Crawford Coal demolition must not continue
After developers announced they will resume the demolition of the Crawford Coal Plant beginning Friday, June 5, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “The continued demolition of a coal plant in the ZIP code with the highest amount of COVID-19 cases is unacceptable.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: State budget prioritizes the most vulnerable
After lawmakers passed the state budget, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “I am proud to vote for a budget that doesn't leave behind the most vulnerable people in our community even in light of the incredible challenges we now face.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva demands accountability for reapproved Hilco demolition
After Hilco Redevelopment Partners were approved to resume their demolition of the Crawford Coal plant in Little Village, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “It is unconscionable and careless for Hilco to continue their demolition of the Crawford Coal plant after they already caused so much damage and covered our neighborhood in a dust cloud.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: Staying at home in a privilege inaccessible to the working class
Having the highest level of COVID-19 infections in the state, in the area that corresponds to her zip code, state senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) releases the following statement: “Staying at home is an inaccessible privilege for the working class.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 11: Villanueva: State must address COVID-19 outbreak in Cicero nursing home
Iln response to the Town of Cicero’s lawsuit against City View Multicare Center, Gov. JB Pritzker, the State of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Public Health, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) released the following statement: “The monitoring and reporting systems in place failed the residents of City View.