Illinois State Senate District 5
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 5
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt: We must act now to save seniors
To bring attention to the many West Side seniors who aren’t getting the help they need during the coronavirus pandemic, Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) held a press conference Sunday and urged the community to get involved with relief efforts.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt urges microbusinesses to apply for newest grant program
As a result of the pandemic, thousands of entrepreneurs are out of business.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt extends Goal Setting Art Contest to May 1
The deadline to submit art to the goal setting competition introduced by Senator Patricia Van Pelt has been extended to Friday, May 1.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt expands Goal Setting Art Contest in response to school closures
The outbreak of COVID-19 has led to school closures in Illinois, potentially leaving parents responsible for home-schooling their children through April.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Pelt's voting record for the week of Nov. 11
Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-5) was present at or voted on 12 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 5: Van Pelt works to expand rights for incarcerated women who are pregnant
Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) introduced legislation that would allow incarcerated mothers to remain with their child for 72 hours after giving birth, unless a medical professional determines otherwise.
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How well are you represented? Sen. Pelt's voting record for the week of Oct. 28
Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-5) was present at or voted on 20 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 5: Gov. Pritzker and Mayor Lightfoot Join Illinois and Chicago Officials to Announce Enhanced Preventive Action and Guidance to Limit Spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019
Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot today joined City and State public health officials to announce a robust and coordinated effort to prevent spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Employers given new mandates under proposed law
Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) recently filed legislation that would require an employer to reimburse the employee within 30 days after the receipt of a required expense.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt and DHS expanding services for persons with disabilities
State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D- Chicago) is leading an initiative with the Department of Human Services that will expand eligibility for special education facilities.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt moves to allow early childhood education and youth development center to purchase state property
State Senator Patricia Van Pelt is leading an effort to allow an early learning and youth development center to purchase the state-owned property it has occupied for decades from Illinois Department of Children and Family Services control, a move that would require General Assembly approval.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt congratulates Senate President Harmon
Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) offered her congratulations as the Illinois Senate elected Senator Don Harmon (D-Chicago) the next Senate President.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt encourages anyone with information on rape referenced in confidential state communications to come forward
Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D – Chicago) is calling for further action regarding an apparent rape cover-up revealed earlier today by a WBEZ article.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt touring West Side schools to help students dream big
To inspire young people to follow their dreams, Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D- Chicago) will be touring several schools on Chicago’s West Side this winter to promote goal planning for elementary and high school students.
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Sen. Pelt-sponsored law amending the School Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-5) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the School Code went into effect on Dec. 5, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 5: Van Pelt fights to end unidentified patients in hospitals
Inspired by the story of Elisha Brittman, State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) is sponsoring the Unidentified Patient Act, also known as The Elisha Brittman Law.
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Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Patricia Van Pelt sponsors or co-sponsors 40 bills
Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-5) sponsored four bills in the second quarter of 2019, nine less than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 36 bills, equal to the average, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.
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Sen. Pelt-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-5) 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. Pelt-sponsored law amending the Medical Patient Rights Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-5) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Medical Patient Rights Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Pelt-sponsored law amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Patricia Van Pelt (D-5) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.