The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the Senate on Senate bill SB651 ("alternative elec/gas suppliers"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date January" and "Governor Approved".
Senate Higher Education Committee’s hearing on transitional pay for university administrators, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) criticized the practice of administrators leaving their positions and receiving their full salary despite poor performance.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is accepting applications for their 2019 Sustainability Summit Awards.
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is accepting applications for Victims of Crime Act grants to support the development or expansion of transitional housing and related costs.
The Pritzker administration released an economic development plan for Illinois this week.
Dr. John Kaminski will offer free dental care to veterans from 2-6 p.m. on Veteran's Day, Monday, November 11.
College Board offers low-income families scholarship assistance for taking proactive steps to prepare for college applications.
State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) voted to pass two government ethics measures.
Prompted by a recent report detailing the appalling misuse of “quiet rooms” in Illinois schools, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) has announced her support of a House bill that aims to end the use of isolation and seclusion as punishment in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now accepting applications for Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) grants, which provides financial assistance to eligible local governments for construction and conservation projects.
Victims of domestic violence no longer have to include addresses on court documents starting Jan. 1, thanks to a law sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines).
To encourage residents to take advantage of the Constituent Education Resource Card program, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is hosting a sign-up drive on Jan. 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Elk Grove Village Public Library, located at 1001 Wellington Ave. in Elk Grove Village.
The Des Plaines, Elk Grove and Roselle Park Districts will receive over $950,000 to renovate and expand local parks, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced .
People interested in a career in construction can receive training and other assistance through HIRE360, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced Friday.
Football season may be over, but the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) are gearing up for a different kind of championship.