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Kotowski Calls Hearing on State Venture Capital Investments to Keep and Create New Jobs in Illinois Chicago, IL—State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) convened a special hearing of the Senate Commerce Committee today to highlight the benefits of venture capital and private equity investing in start-up
Steans Receives Award for Increasing Transparency in Illinois Education System CHICAGO- Today, State Senator Heather Steans (D-7th Chicago) was recognized by the national Data Quality Campaign (DQC) as State Policymaker of the Year
Job Growth Comes to Chicago Chicago, IL- Governor Quinn, Ford Motor Co. officials and local legislators met today to announce the addition of 1,200 new jobs to the Chicago land region.
Koehler Legislation Helps Peoria-Area Factory Keep Its Doors Open SPRINGFIELD—Thanks to State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria), Rep. Michael Smith (D-Canton) and Gov. Pat Quinn, more than 1,000 employees at Keystone Steel and Wire in Peoria can sleep a bit sounder at night.
Senate conducts hearing to discuss long-term solutions to Asian carp Chicago, IL-  Members of the Senate Environment and Senate Agriculture and Conservation committees met on Thursday, January 21 in Chicago to address and discuss long-term solutions 

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Hunter Promotes Public Libraries

Senator Hunter Promotes Public Libraries During February’s National Library Lover’s Month

CHICAGOState Senator Mattie Hunter will participate in the scheduled children’s program at the Chicago Public Library and tour the Harold Washington Library Center. The National Library Lover’s Month was established to bring public awareness to all the great resources and educational programs such as "YOUmedia," a digital space for teens offered at the Harold Washington Library Center.

The "YOUmedia" initiative is an innovative 21st century learning space that connects young adults with books, digital technologies and Chicago’s educational and cultural communities inspiring creativity and collaboration. Last year, "YOUmedia" teens were featured presenters at UN World Habitat Day in Washington D.C.

"Too often libraries are an overlooked resource," said Senator Hunter. "Especially during these hard times, we should be encouraging our Illinois residents to use the library as a place to spend a free day of fun, family and learning."

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Who: State Senator Mattie Hunter and the Chicago Public Library

What: National Library Lover’s Month

Date: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Time: 2:00 PM 4:00 PM

Where: Harold Washington Library Center
400 S. State Street
Chicago, IL 60605

 

   

Senate Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing to Promote Investment to Keep and Create Jobs in Illinois

What: The Illinois Senate Commerce Committee is holding a special subject-matter hearing to promote venture capital and private equity investing in startup, small and medium sized companies to keep and create jobs in Illinois. Committee Chair Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) has arranged for business leaders, professional organizations and other experts to address the committee.

Who: Witnesses include representatives from the Illinois Venture Capital Association, Chicagoland Entrepreneurial Center, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, the Council of State Governments Midwest, investment firms OCA Ventures and Illinois Ventures, the Illinois Biotechnology Industry Organization (iBIO), and successful entrepreneurs from various sectors across Illinois.

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Where: James R. Thompson Center
Room 16-504
Chicago, IL 60601

When: Thursday, February 4, 2010
10:00 AM-12:30 PM

 

   

Women's Heart Week

As a woman serving in the Illinois Senate, I have tried to be a strong advocate of women’s health issues. There is no bigger health issue facing women today than the risk of heart disease, which is the number on killer among American women.

This year, the first week of February has been designated as National Women’s Heart Week by the Women’s Heart Foundation. Throughout the week, the Foundation will partner with local organizations to help women come together to promote awareness and educate women across the country about how they can prevent heart disease.

Read more: Women's Heart Week

   

Illinois Should Be Proud of Its Progressive History

145 years ago today, the Illinois legislature ratified one of the single-most important amendments to the United States’ Constitution:

"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction."

Read more: Illinois Should Be Proud of Its Progressive History

   

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