Illinois State Senate District 13
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 13
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters touts Fair Housing Month, details resources available
The month of April has been designated as Fair Housing Month this year.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters encourages essential workers to apply for child care assistance
Essential workers may be eligible to receive child care assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, under an announcement made by Gov. JB Pritzker earlier this week.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters announces special senior-only hours at area grocery stores
As a result of social distancing guidelines laid out by top health professionals, many area stores have announced special senior-only hours that will give seniors the chance to shop in a less dangerous environment.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Peters' voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) was present at or voted on 37 bills during the week of Nov. 11, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters moves to expand civics education to juvenile justice centers
State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) advanced legislation that would expand peer-led civics education to juvenile detention centers.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters works with treasurer to provide boost to small businesses
To foster local economies, encourage job creation and give mom-and-pop shops the tools to thrive, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) has sponsored a bill that would will give local businesses greater access to low-interest loans.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Peters' voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) was present at or voted on 21 bills during the week of Oct. 28, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters: Trump’s Medicaid cut proposal yet another attack on vulnerable communities
The Trump administration announced Thursday its intention to overhaul Medicaid funding.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Election Code goes into effect on June 1
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Election Code will go into effect on June 1, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Jackson Park will receive $625,000 grant for reconstruction
State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) announced Wednesday that the Chicago Park district will receive a $625,000 grant to reconstruct Jackson Park.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters: new leadership provides new opportunity to reimagine safety and justice
State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) joined his Senate colleagues in electing Don Harmon to be the new Illinois Senate President on Sunday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Pay-to-stay ban, other Peters laws take effect
A law sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) meant to protect the financial security of the formerly incarcerated is one of several new laws that took effect Jan. 1.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: New Peters bill challenges felony murder laws
State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) introduced a bill this week that redefines felony murder charges in Illinois.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters, joint committee to hold DCFS budget hearing
Continuing his fierce dedication to protecting the well-being of youth in care, State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) will attend a joint committee hearing to discuss the 2020 budget of the Department of Children and Family Services.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 13: Peters spreads word on SNAP eligibility for college students under new program
A measure sponsored by State Senator Robert Peters (D-Chicago) that will give college students who may be eligible for SNAP benefits more opportunities to learn about the program was signed by the governor and became law Friday.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Illinois Public Aid Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Public Aid Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the State Treasurer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Treasurer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Property Tax Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Property Tax Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Peters-sponsored law amending the Department of Human Services Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Robert Peters (D-13) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Department of Human Services Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.