Navigating Holiday Decor Safety Tips from the National Fire Protection Association
As families across the state continue to deck the halls with seasonal décor for the holidays, the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall is encouraging people to be cautious when decorating with candles and lights this holiday season. The Office offers the following tips to stay fire-safe with holiday decorations: • Make sure holiday decorations are either flame-retardant […]
Senator Harriss releases statement on potential sale of US Steel
State Senator Erica Harriss has released the below statement following the announcement and potential sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel Corporation: “For me, the question of whether this potential sale is good news or not, will come down to whether it will allow Granite City steelworkers to keep their jobs. Unfortunately, our community has […]
Senator Harriss announces new state library grant recipients
State Senator Erica Harriss is pleased to announce more than $22,000 in state-sponsored library grants have been approved for public school libraries across the 56th District. “Our school libraries are incredibly important for educational and research opportunities for our students,” said Senator Harriss. “I am thrilled to see schools across the 56th District receiving grant […]
Illinois Invests Additional $13 Million to Boost Job Training and Economic Development
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has unveiled an additional $13 million investment in the state’s Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED). This initiative aims to provide workforce training and wrap-around services to help support equitable workforce recovery for Illinois residents facing challenges in securing meaningful employment. In the second round […]
New Form to Report Public Corruption
Have you witnessed public officials behaving badly? If so, you can now report suspected corruption directly to the Illinois State Police (ISP) with a new form. The form was created by ISP’s Special Investigations Unit, which is tasked with focusing on public corruption and conducting investigations into allegations of criminal misconduct committed by elected officials […]
New Back 2 Business Grants
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) recently announced the Illinois B2B NewBiz grant program that became available on November 30. This new program extends financial relief to businesses that started during the COVID-19 pandemic in industries that were most impacted by it. Grants are for businesses that have not been eligible for […]
Senator Harriss stands with workers, community in Granite City
State Senator Erica Harriss has released the below statement following the news from US Steel in Granite City to idle steelmaking leading to mass layoffs in the Metro East region: “The news of the closures and layoffs is devastating for our steelworkers, our families, and our entire community. As a granddaughter of a US Steel worker, […]
Senator Harriss teams up with Meridian Health to giveaway 150 turkey/hams
State Senator Erica Harriss teamed up with the Crisis Food Center and Meridian Illinois Tuesday to distribute 150 turkeys and hams prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. “Thanksgiving is a time to extend our blessings beyond our tables and lend a helping hand to those in need,” said Senator Harriss. “By teaming up with Meridian and […]
Senators Harriss & Plummer: Legislation Passes to Deal with Licensing Delays
State Senator Jason Plummer (55th -Edwardsville) and Senator Erica Harriss (56th– Glen Carbon) have released the below statement following the Senate’s passage of HB 2394, which provides additional resources to the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation licensure process: “Delays at IDFPR have been an ongoing issue for far too long, which has created […]
Illinois communities set Trick-or-Treating hours
It’s that time of year when little ghosts and goblins take to the streets in search of candy and other treats. Communities all across the state are setting Trick-or-Treating hours for either Halloween Day on October 31, or during the weekend preceding the 31st. Most communities have their Trick-or-Treating hours posted on their official websites, […]