Illinois State Senate District 28
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 28
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Despite session postponement, the work doesn’t stop
State Senator Laura Murphy released the following statement regarding the postponement of the upcoming General Assembly veto session.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy to host Q&A to help uninsured Illinoisans find coverage
The open enrollment period is now underway for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace, and to help Illinoisans navigate their coverage options, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is hosting a live Q&A with Get Covered Illinois on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: $730K in grants will allow local businesses to continue operating with customer and staff safety in mind
More than $700,000 has been awarded to 18 North Suburban businesses through the second round of the Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program, and millions of dollars are still available, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Questions about the tax referendum?
During the last several weeks, a number of you have reached out to me with inquiries about a referendum that will appear on the ballot this fall.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy invites women business owners to learn more about grant opportunities
n honor of National Women’s Small Business Month, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) invited women small business owners to join “All in for Women,” a series of webinars from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) about navigating the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges residents to visit mobile COVID-19 testing site in Hanover Park
To make it more convenient for residents of the Northwest Suburbs to monitor their health, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced the Illinois Department of Public Health operated a temporary COVID-19 testing site this Wednesday, Sept. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Senator Murphy's Community Blood Drive at the Township of Schaumburg Building Board Room
To combat the nationwide shortage of donated blood and potentially help develop a treatment for COVID-19, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is hosting a blood drive Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Vernon A. Laubenstein Town Hall, located at 1 Illinois Blvd. in Hoffman Estates.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy encourages small businesses to apply for second round of BIG funding
In a continued effort to provide aid to small businesses struggling with income losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is notifying local business owners that applications for the second round of the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program will be made available Thursday, Sept. 17 and will offer $220 million in funds for small businesses hit hardest by the ongoing pandemic.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy announces $1.2 million investment in recruiting, training DuPage County workers to support pandemic response
Two new grants from the U.S. Department of Labor will create nearly 1,300 jobs across Illinois to support the state’s ongoing pandemic response, and State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is pleased to see DuPage County will receive over $1.2 million to administer job training and placement programs.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Local food pantries receive hand-picked sweet corn at Murphy giveaway
Local food pantries will be able to offer fresh, Illinois-grown sweet corn to families in need, thanks to a donation from State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) and the Mercer County Farm Bureau.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy congratulates local businesses receiving state grants
In an effort to provide support to small business owners facing economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced 42 local businesses will receive a combined $710,000 through the Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy announces major improvements to highways, intersections in Northwest Suburbs
To make roads safer for residents and travelers in the 28th District, the Illinois Department of Transportation has allocated over $23 million for local construction projects set to begin in the next year, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy highlights local schools selected to receive grants supporting future educators
To encourage more young people to enter the education field, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is proud to announce nine local schools will receive Education Career Pathways Grants from the Illinois State Board of Education.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Crimes described in federal court filings breach public trust, cannot be tolerated
In response to federal court documents that implicate an unnamed Illinois official in a bribery scheme involving electric utility company ComEd, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) has issued the following statement: “The court documents filed Friday include troubling allegations of corruption within our state government.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy to host virtual town hall meeting July 22
To connect with residents and keep the community up to date on important legislative issues, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) will host a virtual town hall meeting via Zoom on July 22 at 7 p.m.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges local businesses to apply for grant funding
To help local businesses recover from pandemic-related closures, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) invites business owners to apply for assistance through the new Business Interruption Grant program, which will make $60 million available for 3,500 small businesses affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the first round of funding.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy appointed co-chair of state’s reopening commission
To provide input on plans to restore the state’s economy after the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) has been appointed co-chair of the bipartisan, bicameral Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission, the group charged with navigating the public health and economic concerns of the state’s reopening plan.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges ComEd customers to explore new COVID-19 relief options
To help Illinois families pay their electric bills, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is highlighting a new support package from ComEd and the Illinois Commerce Commission.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy invites suburban small businesses to apply for zero-interest loans
Small businesses and independent contractors struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for one-time, zero-interest loans through the Cook County Community Recovery Fund, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced.
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From North Cook News
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy law gives local governments the tools to begin COVID-19 recovery
As communities across the state begin to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, local governments will have help addressing pandemic-related challenges under a new law sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines).