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Maura was recently interviewed on HB5855, which includes an assault weapons ban similar to her bill introduced earlier this year. It includes some changes as well as other provisions to help keep communities safer.
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Maura was recently interviewed on HB5855, which includes an assault weapons ban similar to her bill introduced earlier this year. It includes some changes as well as other provisions to help keep communities safer.
https://www.wifr.com/2022/05/25/legislators-push-make-schools-feel-safer-kids/
Thank you to WIFR reporter Colin Hollingsworth who reached out this week to talk about Representative Hirschauer’s HB2400, signed into law last year, that changed the way Illinois schools conduct lockdown drills. Here is a clip from Wednesday’s livecast and you can see their final posted article at their website.
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Representative Hirschauer’s leadership on HB1464 was featured in this article from Capitol News Illinois! Learn more about this legislation and how Illinois is supporting women and their reproductive rights while many states are trying to remove these essential health services.
Today, the Governor outlined a fiscally and socially responsible budget proposal that demonstrates that Illinois is on the strongest financial footing we’ve had in decades. We can use this surplus to invest in the people and communities who need help the most, be great stewards of our debt, and set the stage for future growth.
After almost two years of struggling through a global pandemic, working families are in desperate need of support. I appreciate that the governor’s proposal includes using much of this surplus to provide direct tax relief to families and their everyday needs. Illinoisans are feeling the pain of inflation while still recovering from the financial hit of the pandemic. The Governor’s proposal for a 1-year moratorium on state grocery taxes and a 1-year freeze on the gas tax will give families assistance in these unprecedented times.
Throughout the pandemic our students and teachers have suffered through interrupted learning; and working families have struggled to find and maintain affordable childcare. I am glad to see Governor Pritzker is calling for half a billion dollars to fund preK-12 schools, which includes $150 million for early childhood education. Prioritizing state dollars to support our talented students, teachers, administrators, and support staff is critical to growing a strong and bright future.
However, to truly make a difference in the lives of Illinois families, we cannot ignore the importance of early intervention services and affordable day care. Throughout the pandemic our littlest and most vulnerable learners have received interrupted early intervention care. Disparities in development and kindergarten readiness, already wide, are growing deeper and more stark with underfunding of critical programs. Child care providers, early childhood educators, and caregivers need well-funded support to grow programs to meet the needs of Illinois families. I urge the Governor to expand the 10% increase for early education to include Early Intervention (EI) services and the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
Governor Prizker presented us with a budget that puts the needs of Illinoisans first. His proposal marks an optimistic start to our budgeting process and I look forward to digging into the details to ensure that folks in the 49th District have the support they need to thrive.
“After almost two years of struggling through a global pandemic, working families are in desperate need of support. I appreciate that the governor’s proposal includes using much of this surplus to provide direct tax relief to families and their everyday needs.”
The Illinois Treasurer is holding more than 3.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs.
On October 13 my office is bringing iCash to YOU with a mobile iCash event at St.Charles Public Library. From 2-5pm IL Treasurer staff will be present to help you search to see if you have any unclaimed property in holding by the state and, if so, to offer guidance with your claim paperwork. Visit https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/ for more information or to search the database now!
Join us this Thursday to meet with representatives from the following companies with open positions in our area.
Company/Organization Name:/Location | Open Positions Link | Approx # Positions Available |
Aspire Bakeries,Northlake IL | Open Positions | 60 |
Association for Individual Development,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 90 |
Avient,West Chicago IL | Open Positions | 6 |
Ball Horticultural Company,West Chicago IL | Open Positions | 10 |
Bear Family Restaurants,South Elgin IL | Open Positions | several |
Central Management Services (CMS) ,Chicago IL | Open Positions | Varies across 102 Counties in Illinois |
City of Elgin,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 30 |
Cultivate Behavioral Health and Education,St. Charles IL | Open Positions | 8 |
Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin ,Elgin IL | Various Downtown Elgin Businesses | 10 |
Eagle Flexible Packaging,Batavia IL | Open Positions | 20 |
Ecker Center for Behavioral Health,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 15 |
Elgin Sweeper,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 15 |
Grunt Style,Carol Stream IL | Open Positions | 20 |
Habitat For Humanity Northern Fox Valley,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 5 |
HFI Manufacturing, Inc,West Chicago IL | Open Positions | 10+ |
IHC Construction Companies LLC,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 11 |
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, IL | Open Positions | |
illinois Department of Natural Resources- Office of Law Enforcement,Springfield IL | Open Positions | 25 |
Illinois Dept. of Human Services,Chicago IL | Open Positions | 100 |
Illinois State Police,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 100 |
Illinois Tollway,Downers Grove IL | Open Positions | 4 |
International Paper,Aurora IL | Open Positions | 100 throughout the Chicago metropolitan area |
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc (Fisher Nuts),Elgin IL | Open Positions | 50 |
KCT Credit Union,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 3-4 |
Manpower,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 50 |
MKD Electric,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 50 |
School District U-46,Elgin IL | Open Positions | 497 |
Southern Company “Nicor” ,Naperville IL | Open Positions | 20 |
Suncast Corporation,Batavia IL | Open Positions | 30 |
Superior Ambulance,Elmhurst IL | Open Positions | 30 |
Techmer PM Polymer Modifiers,Batavia IL | Open Positions | 30 |
VWR International, LLC,Batavia IL | Open Positions | 8 |
workNet Batavia,Batavia IL | Open Positions | |
Ziegler’s Ace Hardware,Elgin and various surrounding towns. IL | Open Positions | 20 |
This picture – our 6 year old Teddy soaking in a beautiful Illinois sunset – is one image I held in the forefront of my mind when I voted yes on SB2408 last night. The time for small steps has passed. Scientists have rung the alarm for our planet, for the future of our children and grandchildren, stating that we are on a code red for humanity. Our planet is burning, and increasingly severe weather is hurting our communities and agriculture.
Late last night my colleagues and I answered the call, passing SB2408, a nation-leading climate and equitable jobs bill. We made the critical decision to save our planet while being financially responsible. We set Illinois on a path to a greener future by delivering 100% carbon free power by 2045 while creating new jobs that are rooted in equity.
Thank you to Representatives Evans, Gabel, Hoffman, and Williams for the hours of negotiations, advocacy and work put into this bill. And thank you to Speaker Welch for prioritizing and standing strong for this critical work. Together we took the first critical step towards a sustainable, healthy planet for children across Illinois.
“Our planet is burning, and increasingly severe weather is hurting our communities and agriculture.”
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Survivors of sexual assault will receive up-to-date information about Illinois’ online tracking system for evidence collection kits under legislation introduced by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, which was signed into law on Friday.
“Survivors who report a sexual assault deserve assurance that their case will be handled appropriately and promptly,” said Hirschauer. “Being able to track their evidence kit and trust it’s being processed can help survivors move forward with confidence, but only if they know they have this option.”
In 2020, the Illinois State Police launched an online tracking system called CheckPoint, which allows survivors of sexual assault to monitor their evidence kit in real time throughout the analysis process. Hirschauer’s House Bill 1739 pushes hospital staff and law enforcement to explain how to use the tracking system in their interactions with survivors.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the measure into law on Friday.
“It’s critical that our state laws on sexual assault take into account the human element of this horrific crime, and that we’re providing comprehensive, trauma-informed care for each and every survivor,” said Hirschauer. “This new law empowers survivors, ensures they’re not kept in the dark because of bureaucracy and helps them regain a sense of control.”
“It’s critical that our state laws on sexual assault take into account the human element of this horrific crime, and that we’re providing comprehensive, trauma-informed care for each and every survivor. This new law empowers survivors, ensures they’re not kept in the dark because of bureaucracy and helps them regain a sense of control.”