Illinois State Senate District 22
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 22
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro: Blagojevich sentence commutation shameful
Disgraced former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich’s 14-year prison sentence was commuted by President Donald Trump Tuesday after just over seven years served.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro looks for ways to fight conflicts of interest at joint ethics hearing
The Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform met in Springfield Thursday to discuss ethics in government.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro excited for future of senate under President Harmon
The Illinois Senate selected Don Harmon to be its next President Sunday afternoon.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro responds to controversial Trump administration energy ruling
A ruling by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could result in Illinois residents paying nearly $1 billion more in electricity bills.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro named to joint ethics commission
Just days after passing a resolution through the Senate creating it, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) was named to the Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform by Senate President John J. Cullerton.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro establishes joint ethics commission
A 16-member ethics commission will be formed after a resolution sponsored by State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) passed the Senate this week.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro, Lopez to host Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic
To promote health and wellness across local communities, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) and Elgin Councilman Baldemar Lopez will co-host a Health Fair and Flu Shot Clinic this month.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro, Senate guarantee low-cost insulin
The Illinois Senate passed a measure to cap the cost of insulin for diabetes patients.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro: Much-needed improvements coming in IDOT five-year plan
After the Illinois Department of Transportation announced their five-year plan Monday, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) expressed pleasure with several of the proposed projects.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Building safety officials name Castro Legislator of The Year
The Illinois Council of Code Administrators, a statewide organization comprised of municipal and county building department officials, named State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) the 2019 Legislator of the Year.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro celebrates equal pay victory: Salary history questions banned
State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) is thrilled that the Illinois law she authored to prohibit employers from asking about applicants’ salary history is now in full effect.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro extremely disappointed by closing of mental health units
After Amita Health announced plans earlier this week to close behavioral health units at two hospitals, including St. Joseph Hospital in Elgin, State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) released the following statement: “I am extremely disappointed by Amita’s decision to close the behavior health unit at St. Joseph’s without any community input.
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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the State Treasurer Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the State Treasurer Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code now in effect
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Article of the Illinois Pension Code went into effect on Aug. 23, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the Illinois Public Aid Code goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Illinois Public Aid Code will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Sen. Castro-sponsored law amending the Medical Patient Rights Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020
A new law sponsored by Sen. Cristina Castro (D-22) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Medical Patient Rights Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Illinois General Assembly: SB651 actions on Aug. 27
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".
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Illinois General Assembly: HB3394 actions on Aug. 27
The following actions were taken on Aug. 27 in the House on House bill HB3394 ("bus corp-board race sex"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . .", "Effective Date August" and "Governor Approved".
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 22: Castro creates non-binary sex option on driver’s licenses
Drivers will soon be able to choose a gender-neutral option to put on their driver’s license or ID cards under a new law by Elgin Democrat State Senator Cristina Castro.