Illinois State Senate District 29
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 29
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison congratulates Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center on national re-accreditation
As a steadfast advocate of helping underserved children, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is excited to congratulate the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center on achieving re-accreditation from the National Children’s Alliance.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison: 19 businesses in 29th District received help, but more should apply
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is pleased to learn 19 businesses in the district she represents have received financial assistance from the Business Interruption Grant program to help offset financial losses stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and she is encouraging more to apply.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison urges people to get tested for COVID-19, shop small
As the district State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) represents begins to see increased COVID-19 restrictions, she is urging people to get tested for the virus and support small businesses.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Every child in the DCFS system deserves the same care, regardless of ZIP code
Nearly two months after thousands of children under the Department of Children and Family Service’s care were transitioned to a new health care program, State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) led a hearing to discuss how the transition went and what changes still need to be made to the program.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison: Child abuse, neglect can more easily be reported online
To make it easier for people to report child abuse and neglect, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services enhanced its online reporting system.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison congratulates Blue Ribbon Schools in the 29th District
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is congratulating four schools in the Northern Suburbs for earning National Blue Ribbon Schools honors.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison calls on DCFS to abide by Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
During a Senate Human Services Committee Monday, Chairman Julie Morrison called on the Department of Children and Family Services for greater transparency relating to child deaths and injuries that happen under the agency’s watch.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison announces job creation for underserved youth
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) is highlighting the Illinois Department of Human Services’ COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Program, which created 100 summer jobs for Lake County teens.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison reacts to criminal bribery investigation
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) released the following statement on a criminal bribery investigation that appears to implicate the highest leadership in the Illinois House.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Vote by mail program expanded, thanks to Sen. Morrison
Illinoisans across the state will receive an application in their mailbox to vote from the comfort and safety of their home, thanks to a measure spearheaded by State Senator Julie Morrison.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison: FOID renewal extension could lead to gun violence crack down
The Illinois State Police announced Thursday new renewal requirements for Firearm Owner Identification cards, which State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Lake Forest) will allow for closer examination of people who have submitted renewal applications.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison reminds Illinoisans of ‘Red Flag’ law
Oftentimes following a mass shooting, friends, family members or neighbors mention they were worried about the person’s threatening behavior but didn’t know where to turn.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison appointed to key task force on child welfare
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) has been appointed to the Task Force on Strengthening the Child Welfare Workforce for Family and Children.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: Morrison commends Michigan’s ban on flavored e-cigarettes, urges Illinois to follow suit
State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) responded this morning to news that Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has issued emergency rules banning flavored e-cigarettes and their marketing to youth.
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From Lake County Gazette
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 29: DCFS reform package signed into law
A package of proposals passed by State Senator Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) reforming the troubled Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) agency was signed into law recently by Gov. Pritzker.
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Illinois General Assembly: HB252 actions on Aug. 20
The following actions were taken on Aug. 20 in the House on House bill HB252 ("hum rights-employer-definition"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date July" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: SB1411 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the Senate on Senate bill SB1411 ("track-sexual assault evidence"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB3481 actions on Aug. 15
The following actions were taken on Aug. 15 in the House on House bill HB3481 ("kyoto protocol of 1998"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB2766 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB2766 ("suicide-first responders"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB124 actions on Aug. 16
The following actions were taken on Aug. 16 in the House on House bill HB124 ("government-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".