Senator Antonio Munoz News

Springfield, Illinois — State Senator Tony Munoz (D-Chicago), along with Representative Dena Carli, Alderman Edward Burke and the Back of the Yards Neighborhood Council Special Service Area 39 are announcing a Back-to-School Family Health Fair Saturday, August 27, 2011, from 12 P.M. to 4 P.M. The fair will take place at TCF Bank located at 4192 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago.

The Back-to-School Fair will be a chance for students and families to celebrate the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year. Students can take this opportunity to receive school physicals, school vaccines, and dental exams. In addition, students and families will be able to receive tests for asthma, lead and diabetes.

Read more: Munoz Sponsors Back-to-School Family Health Fair

Springfield, Illinois —Legislation sponsored by State Senator Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) was signed into law by Governor Quinn increasing the criminal charges for the offense of unlawful use of a weapon by a convicted felon.

"The Chicago area has experienced a dramatic increase in its number of shooting deaths over the past several months," said Senator Munoz. "This law will provide increased penalties for those who choose to unlawfully use weapons on our streets and in our neighborhoods."

Read more: New law creates harsher penalties for gun crimes - SB 1589

Springfield, Illinois — Legislation supported by State Senator Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) was signed into law by Governor Quinn which allows undocumented citizens to take part in Illinois’ college savings programs.

"These children were brought to the United States, and now as young adults, I believe they should have the opportunity to go to college. They should be able to participate in the college savings programs the state offers," Senator Munoz said. "Currently, there are nearly 95,000 young people who will benefit from this new law."

Read more: Munoz: Illinois DREAM Commission now a reality

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) in conjunction with Representatives Acevedo and Carli will be hosting a mortgage seminar on Saturday July 16th at the Arturo Velasquez Institute, 2800 South Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60608. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and registration will be available on site from 9 a.m. to noon.

Read more: Munoz Co-Hosts Mortgage Relief Seminar

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) voted this week with his colleagues to re-authorize spending for the State’s capital construction plan, cut lawmakers’ pay by nearly five percent, as well as passed an election reform bill that will ensure our troops overseas have the opportunity to vote.

"Stopping the summer construction season would have cost people their jobs, hurt our economy, and ended repairs and upgrades to our roads, bridges, and schools," stated Senator Munoz, a member of the Senate Executive Committee.

Read more: Munoz: Senate votes to cut their pay and approves re-appropriation of the Capital Bill