State Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, says school staff who sexually abuse 18-year-old students should face charges so she has filed House Bill 4241 in Springfield. #teachers #students
Darden added that the reasons he’s heard for noncompliance are vast, ranging from some not believing in the law to others insisting that the targeted goals are merely aspirational. #minorityparticipation
At the Subject Matter Hearing, several universities took the defensive and blamed the system for preventing them from having the ability to reach the goals. #communitycollege
"Currently black businesses have lost over $1 billion dollars from these colleges and universities discouraging us from participating..." #colleges #universities #illinois #minority
Our latest legislative session continues in April, and we will be busy debating and passing legislation that affects our district and state. #senatorjoyce
These are self-initiated assessments by business owners themselves and thus are not taxes. Properties within the district are assessed at a customized level by the business community. #bids