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Jan. 24, 2024
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Over $1.2 Million For Illinois Central College To Develop High School Programs
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2023
Durbin Releases Plan To Address Health Care Workforce Shortages In Rural Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2023
Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Schneider, Stevens Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Ahead of June 30 Deadline, Pingree Joins Bipartisan Effort Pushing House Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority, Keep Maine Students Fed at School
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 13, 2022
DUCKWORTH, DURBIN URGE ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO APPLY FOR EPA CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2022
Letter to Brad Hunt, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, and Greg Axelson, Principal of Coppell Middle School North - Concern Over Bullying Incident Targeting Indian American Student
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to meet with 8th graders from @OldStMarysScho1 in Chicago yesterday. An impressive group of young people, I wouldn't be surprised if any of them come back to Washington one day to take their place in the Senate or House of Representatives!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Today I was glad to visit @bradleyu to announce $850,000 in federal funding I secured to help increase our nursing workforce and support a collaboration with Peoria Public Schools"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Rubio, Durbin, Smith, Bass Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize READ Act, Continue Global Access to Education
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2022
BOST ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Childcare/Education in Build Back Better
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Congresswoman Miller Introduces The Safeguarding Children's Privacy in Schools Act of 2021
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, and Hon. Miguel Cardona - Inspecting President Biden's Push to Pressure Concerned Parents into Silence
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - On DOJ Intentions on What's Classified as Criminal Conduct
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Schneider Hosts STEAM Scholars at Chicago Botanic Garden
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2021
Foster Announces $3.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs in Aurora
Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021
Schneider Invites Elementary Students to Participate In Fifth Annual "Brad's Bookworms" Reading Program
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 8, 2021
Underwood Invites 14th District Students to Participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to see @GovPritzker take these necessary steps to keep children, teachers, and staff safe at school. This pandemic is far from over and we need to act accordingly."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Returning students to the classroom is a top priority. To safely do so, we must follow the latest health standards: promoting vaccinations and masks. The safety of our children, teachers, and staff is essential."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Director of Office of Head Start - LETTER TO HEAD START COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUING SERVICES AMID NEW FUNDING PROCESS
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 2, 2021
Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a bold investment in America's children, families, and students. It will help level the playing field for working moms and seeks to ensure that every child starts their life on equal footing. It has my full support."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Joint Address To Congress
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2021
Tweet - "With College Decision Day next week, I wrote to IL educators & principals asking them to warn college-bound students and their families about the risks associated with attending for-profit colleges that are exploiting students & the #COVID19 pandemic to simply make a buck."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021
Letter to Illinois Public School Principles - Durbin Urges Illinois Education Professionals To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $380 Million For Illinois Schools For COVID-19 Testing
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "With the American Rescue Plan, Democrats have delivered for Illinois schools."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021
Bost Introduces Legislation to Address Rural Teacher Shortages
Rep. Mike Bost
March 16, 2021
Golden, Bost Introduce Legislation to Help Combat Rural Teacher Shortages
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 16, 2021
Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Meng Introduce Resolution Affirming US Support of the Global Partnership for Education
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 11, 2021
Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 10, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Final Passage Of The American Rescue Plan Act Including State And Local Aid Provisions He Championed
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 10, 2021
Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Bustos Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Disparities In Low-Income Communities Of Color
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2021
Schakowsky Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to President Biden's Desk
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2021
Students Must Get Back to the Classroom
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 9, 2021
Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 6, 2021
Duckworth Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan to Send Urgent Help to Communities and Working Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2021
Duckworth and Durbin Announce Illinois Wins in Covid-19 Relief Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021
Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Cartwright Introduce Bill To Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 27, 2021
Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 27, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 After Spearheading Inclusion Of State And Local Aid Funding
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2021
Underwood Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and To Deliver Urgently Needed Resources to Illinois Families Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep. Darin LaHood
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 24, 2024
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Over $1.2 Million For Illinois Central College To Develop High School Programs
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2023
Durbin Releases Plan To Address Health Care Workforce Shortages In Rural Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2023
Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Schneider, Stevens Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Ahead of June 30 Deadline, Pingree Joins Bipartisan Effort Pushing House Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority, Keep Maine Students Fed at School
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 13, 2022
DUCKWORTH, DURBIN URGE ILLINOIS SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO APPLY FOR EPA CLEAN SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2022
Letter to Brad Hunt, Superintendent of Coppell Independent School District, and Greg Axelson, Principal of Coppell Middle School North - Concern Over Bullying Incident Targeting Indian American Student
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 28, 2022
Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to meet with 8th graders from @OldStMarysScho1 in Chicago yesterday. An impressive group of young people, I wouldn't be surprised if any of them come back to Washington one day to take their place in the Senate or House of Representatives!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Today I was glad to visit @bradleyu to announce $850,000 in federal funding I secured to help increase our nursing workforce and support a collaboration with Peoria Public Schools"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Rubio, Durbin, Smith, Bass Introduce Legislation to Reauthorize READ Act, Continue Global Access to Education
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 10, 2022
BOST ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS SCHOOL SAFETY GRANTS
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Childcare/Education in Build Back Better
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Congresswoman Miller Introduces The Safeguarding Children's Privacy in Schools Act of 2021
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General, and Hon. Miguel Cardona - Inspecting President Biden's Push to Pressure Concerned Parents into Silence
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - On DOJ Intentions on What's Classified as Criminal Conduct
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 4, 2021
Schneider Hosts STEAM Scholars at Chicago Botanic Garden
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2021
Foster Announces $3.2 Million Grant for Head Start Programs in Aurora
Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 21, 2021
Schneider Invites Elementary Students to Participate In Fifth Annual "Brad's Bookworms" Reading Program
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 8, 2021
Underwood Invites 14th District Students to Participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to see @GovPritzker take these necessary steps to keep children, teachers, and staff safe at school. This pandemic is far from over and we need to act accordingly."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021
Tweet - "Returning students to the classroom is a top priority. To safely do so, we must follow the latest health standards: promoting vaccinations and masks. The safety of our children, teachers, and staff is essential."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Director of Office of Head Start - LETTER TO HEAD START COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUING SERVICES AMID NEW FUNDING PROCESS
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 2, 2021
Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a bold investment in America's children, families, and students. It will help level the playing field for working moms and seeks to ensure that every child starts their life on equal footing. It has my full support."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Joint Address To Congress
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2021
Tweet - "With College Decision Day next week, I wrote to IL educators & principals asking them to warn college-bound students and their families about the risks associated with attending for-profit colleges that are exploiting students & the #COVID19 pandemic to simply make a buck."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021
Letter to Illinois Public School Principles - Durbin Urges Illinois Education Professionals To Sound The Alarm On For-Profit Colleges
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $380 Million For Illinois Schools For COVID-19 Testing
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021
Tweet - "With the American Rescue Plan, Democrats have delivered for Illinois schools."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021
Bost Introduces Legislation to Address Rural Teacher Shortages
Rep.Mike Bost
March 16, 2021
Golden, Bost Introduce Legislation to Help Combat Rural Teacher Shortages
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 16, 2021
Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Meng Introduce Resolution Affirming US Support of the Global Partnership for Education
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 11, 2021
Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 10, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Final Passage Of The American Rescue Plan Act Including State And Local Aid Provisions He Championed
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 10, 2021
Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Bustos Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Disparities In Low-Income Communities Of Color
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2021
Schakowsky Votes to Send American Rescue Plan to President Biden's Desk
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2021
Students Must Get Back to the Classroom
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 9, 2021
Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 6, 2021
Duckworth Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan to Send Urgent Help to Communities and Working Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 6, 2021
Duckworth and Durbin Announce Illinois Wins in Covid-19 Relief Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 4, 2021
Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Cartwright Introduce Bill To Help Teach Kids Financial Management Skills
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 27, 2021
Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 27, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 After Spearheading Inclusion Of State And Local Aid Funding
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2021
Underwood Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan and To Deliver Urgently Needed Resources to Illinois Families Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 10, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rep. Steel Joins House Republicans Urging Biden to Open Our Nation's Schools
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep.Darin LaHood
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