Illinois State Senate District 9
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 9
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Sen. Fine-sponsored law creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura Fine (D-9) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Mental Health Early Action on Campus Act went into effect on Aug. 9, 2019, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Fine-sponsored law amending the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Laura Fine (D-9) 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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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine urges Illinoisans to explore insurance coverage options during open enrollment
The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace runs from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, and State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is urging uninsured and underinsured Illinoisans to visit the marketplace now to explore their coverage options.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine announces $415K in BIG grants to local businesses, encourages others to apply
More than $400,000 has been awarded to 20 North Shore businesses through the second round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program, and millions of dollars are still available, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine invites Northfield Township residents to safely dispose of household hazardous waste, unwanted prescription medications
To give residents the opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted household chemicals and other hazardous products, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is partnering with the Northfield Township Road District to host a hazardous waste recycling event Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine celebrates National Women’s Small Business Month, urges women business owners to explore available grants
To celebrate National Women’s Small Business Month and support the North Shore small business community, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) invites women small business owners to join “All in for Women,” a series of webinars from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) about navigating the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine hopes to boost census response rates in hard-to-count areas of the North Shore
With the Census Bureau set to end its counting efforts a month earlier than scheduled, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is urging residents to fill out their census forms as soon as possible.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine celebrates women’s suffrage centennial by hosting a free virtual tour of Illinois Holocaust Museum’s Ginsburg exhibition
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment and give 9th District residents the opportunity to view the latest special exhibition at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is hosting a free virtual tour Thursday, Sept. 10 at noon.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine celebrates grants to area small businesses, urges residents to shop local
To support small business owners as they adapt to new health and safety guidelines, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) announced 56 local businesses will receive a combined $930,000 through the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine honors survivors, keeps history alive at reopening of Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie
To celebrate the reopening of the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) paid a visit to the museum alongside a few of her colleagues in the Illinois General Assembly.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Fine invites residents to submit nominations to Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame
To recognize older adults who have contributed to their communities through service, education, the workforce or the arts, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) invites residents to submit their nominations to the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine expands treatment options for sexual assault survivors during the pandemic
To ensure survivors of sexual assault have access to treatment even during a pandemic, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is drawing attention to a new law that would allow any federally qualified health center to administer medical forensic exams, also known as rape kits, during a public health crisis like the COVID-19 outbreak.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine announces child care centers will reopen with safety guidelines in place
As businesses and offices prepare to reopen, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) hopes to put parents at ease by announcing a plan to allow child care centers across Illinois to reopen with guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine votes for budget that funds education, human services
State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) released the following statement regarding the General Assembly’s passage of a state budget for the 2021 fiscal year: “The COVID-19 pandemic clearly demonstrates that we must make sure all Illinoisans have the tools they need to face critical and unexpected challenges.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine highlights new health and safety guidelines to help businesses reopen responsibly
To protect employees and consumers from the spread of COVID-19 as businesses begin reopening, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is calling attention to new guidelines to help employers ensure their workplaces and businesses are safe.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine: Contract and gig economy workers should apply ASAP for new federal unemployment benefits
Ahead of the launch of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is encouraging contract and gig economy workers to apply for and be denied regular unemployment benefits as soon as possible to speed up the claims process.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine urges struggling Illinoisans to reach out to new emotional support text line
A new, free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, is now available for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) announced.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine urges Illinoisans to be mindful of mental health during COVID-19 outbreak
To help Illinoisans manage their mental health from home during the COVID-19 outbreak, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is sharing resources she hopes will offer support to those struggling.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine urges domestic violence survivors to seek help during Stay at Home Order
Because the state’s Stay at Home Order can cause serious complications for those who experience or live in fear of domestic violence, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) urges Illinoisans to spread the word about a new $1.2 million plan to improve state resources for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors during the COVID-19 crisis.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 9: Senator Fine urges consumers to report scams, price gouging
In response to a surge in scams and price gouging since the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, State Senator Laura Fine (D-Glenview) is urging residents to file any complaints with the Office of the Attorney General to report unfair practices connected to the pandemic.