WAUKEGAN – A new Illinois law adds stricter guidelines for catalytic converter sales to reduce thefts. The law was signed Friday with support from State Senator Adriane Johnson.
“Working people are suffering the most from catalytic converter thefts, and the reported crimes are rapidly increasing,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This new law aims to impose stricter guidelines to prevent stolen car parts from being sold.”
The law, filed under House Bill 107, adds catalytic converters to the definition of recyclable metal which requires businesses to keep record of sales.
WAUKEGAN – With advocacy from State Senator Adriane Johnson, a new law in Illinois creates a new grant program to invest in behavioral health care specifically for first responders.
“First responders willingly serve at the forefront of each incident or disaster our community faces, and they help ensure the safety and well-being of our residents,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Because they are at great risk of exposure to traumatic situations, this grant program will allow more first responders to have access to supportive and responsive behavioral health services and treatment.”
Under the law, the Department of Human Services will create a First Responder Behavioral Health Grant program to fund grants available to local governments, law enforcement agencies, fire protection districts, school districts, hospitals and ambulance providers. In the Fiscal Year 23 budget, the state appropriated $2 million to the grant program.
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AUKEGAN – To keep students engaged with books throughout the summer months, State Senator Adriane Johnson is launching a Summer Reading Club for children and young people who live in the 30th State Senate District.
“Reading during the summer is a fantastic way to keep children’s minds active during the break from class,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This program will help our youth make a habit of reading, find joy in books and prepare for upcoming classwork.”
The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form and return the form to Senator Johnson’s office by Aug. 2. All students who complete the Summer Book Club will receive a certificate and be invited to a pizza party.
SPRINGFIELD – Schools fees will be waived for low-income students with veteran or active military parents under a new law championed by State Senator Adriane Johnson.
“Veterans and active military members endure many hardships, and families with young children are finding it difficult to keep up with school fees,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By offering support to our heroes and their families, we can assist them through difficult financial times.”
Johnson’s law allows school boards to waive fees for students with a parent who is a veteran or an active member of the military with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, which is an estimated $55,500 for an average family of four.
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