Working Families

Legislation introduced by Sen. Collins will be signed Tuesday at State Fair

SPRINGFIELD, IL— A bill sponsored by State Senator Jacqueline Collins combating food deserts will be signed Tuesday by Governor Quinn.

The law will form the Illinois Local Food, Farms, and Jobs Council, which will work with state agencies, Illinois businesses, organizations and citizens to build a fully functioning local farm and food system in the state. The Council will work with the organizations and agencies to develop strategies for local purchasing.

El Senador Martín Sandoval (D-12), Presidente del Comité de Transporte del Senado de Illinois y el Alcalde de la Ciudad de Berwyn Robert J. Lovero, inspeccionan los preparativos del proyecto de repavimentación de un tramo de la calle 26, entre las avenidas Cicero y Harlem, uno de cuatro planes de obras públicas asignados en Berwyn gracias en parte al paquete de estimulo económico federal “America Recovery and Reinvestment Act”. “He trabajado arduamente con el Senador Sandoval para traerle estos fondos federales a Berwyn,” dijo el Alcalde Lovero. “Era urgente iniciar de inmediato la repavimentación de amplios tramos de las calles 25 y 26, de East Ave. y de Roosevelt Road, a un costo de más de $5 millones de dólares.”

Para el Senador Sandoval este es un claro ejemplo de colaboración que beneficiará ampliamente a los residentes de ese suburbio. “El Alcalde Lovero colaboró intensamente conmigo para asegurar que el Departamento de Transporte de U.S. tuviera estas obras en su lista de prioridades y que pronto serán toda una realidad” dijo el Senador Sandoval.

Senator Martin A. Sandoval (D-12), Chairman of the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, and Berwyn Mayor Robert J. Lovero paused while inspecting the soon-to-start resurfacing project on a stretch of 26th Street, between Cicero and Harlem Avenues, one of four infrastructure plans slotted for Berwyn brought in part through the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act”. “I have worked with Senator Sandoval to ensure that federal dollars return to the City of Berwyn. The $5 million resurfacing projects on 25th and 26th streets, Roosevelt Rd. and East Ave. were long overdue,” said Mayor Lovero. For Senator Sandoval these exemplify a fruitful collaboration to benefit everyone in that suburb. “Mayor Lovero has dedicated many days working tirelessly with me to assure that the U.S. Department of Transportation would prioritize these important projects,” said Senator Sandoval.

PARK RIDGE, IL—Earlier this week, Gov. Quinn signed into law a number of measures intended to honor and support Illinois veterans and their families. State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) sponsored five of the new laws.

"Everyday, men and women from Illinois put their lives on the line to defend this great nation," Kotowski said. "It is our duty to reward them for their service and ease their successful transition back to civilian life."

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) and Representatives Cynthia Soto and Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) have announced that their Annual Back-to-School and Family Health Fair will be held on Friday August 7, 2007 at Mozart Park located at 3840 W. Armitage Avenue.

Springfield, Illinois – State Senator William Delgado (D-Chicago) is disappointed with the State Board of Educations decision to slash costs by nearly $400 million.  

"Early childhood, special education services, and bilingual education services are necessary components to ensure our children receive a good education," said Delgado, Chairman of the Senate Public Health Committee.

Springfield, Illinois – El Senador Martin Sandoval (D-12) señala que el recién aprobado plan de gastos de Illinois significa “que contrario a lo que piensan los Republicanos, el voto a favor de este presupuesto es una muestra de que podemos encontrar una salida real al actual caos fiscal. Los Republicanos están a favor de pedir prestado miles de millones de dólares en lugar de buscar otras fuentes de ingresos.”