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Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford will host her 11th annual back-to-school parade Sunday, Aug. 9 at Brookfield Zoo. There will be free snacks, school supplies, backpacks and more at the drive-thru event, which will take place at the south entrance lot near the high school from 12 to 2 p.m.
State Sen.Kimberly Lightford, state Rep. La Shawn Ford and Ald. Emma Mitts shared their thoughts about how the Chicago City Council and Illinois General Assembly are addressing sexual harassment that they say has troubled female legislators, staffers and lobbyists for far too long.
The Democrat-controlled legislature and Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner still don’t have a new state spending plan.
Political scientists and a fellow state lawmaker say the representative will be able to continue his work in the Illinois House despite his indictment.
Community Health Focus Day will feature school physicals, immunizations and a free lunch.
The school’s location and course offerings are expected to be announced by fall 2013.
Sen. Kimberly Lightford (4th) says money is available, but school funding continues to be cut.
The bill sponsored by West Side Illinois State Sen. Kimberly Lightford passed both the House and Senate; now it’s up to Gov. Pat Quinn to sign it.