NORTH CHICAGO – Senator Adriane Johnson joins Representative Rita Mayfield in hosting a training session to help people learn how they can take advantage of grants available.

“Obtaining funding to better serve our communities can be quite daunting,” said Johnson (D – Buffalo Grove). “This training session ensures that grantees are equipped with all the information necessary to successfully apply.”

The purpose of GATA is to increase accountability and transparency in the use of grant funds while reducing the administrative burden on both state agencies and grantees. This free GATA training session will take place Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the North Chicago Public Library located at 2100 Argonne Dr.

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BUFFALO GROVE – Senator Adriane Johnson released the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the pretrial release portions of the SAFE-T Act:

“I applaud the Illinois Supreme Court in historically upholding provisions of the SAFE-T Act. This monumental measure will further ensure that everyone is granted the same freedoms and humane treatment regardless of economic standing.

“While we have much work to do, this is a long-overdue win in dismantling systemic racism and creating a fair and equitable criminal legal system for all.”

WHEELING – State Senator Adriane Johnson is encouraging the community to join her and connect over coffee at Eggsperience in Wheeling on July 15.

“Every month I look forward to being able to take the time to connect with the community,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “These moments allow me to gain a better understanding of how to best support the needs of the 30^th District.”

The event will be held Saturday, July 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Eggsperience located at 419 W. Dundee Rd. in Wheeling.

Each Coffee and Connect serves as an open forum for community members to engage in informal conversations with the senator and each other about issues facing the community and the state.

The event is free and open to area residents. Those with questions are encouraged to contact Senator Johnson’s office at 847-672-6201 or visit her website at www.SenatorAdrianeJohnson.com.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson championed a new law to expand and support cancer research in Illinois.

“Cancer is a known disease that impacts each and every one of us – whether you are fighting it, know someone battling it, or have lost a loved one from it,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This expansion of cancer research has the potential to change lives through future treatment and solutions we have yet to discover.”

According to American Cancer Society, over 1.9 million new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year. More than 74,000 of those new cases of cancer are estimated to be in Illinois alone.

Johnson’s law expands research to answer specific questions about the safety of treatment, vaccines, therapy, medical devices and more. Additionally, Senate Bill 1774 emphasizes the importance of diversity among clinical trial participants in order to learn more about the safety and efficacy of potential medicine and treatments.

“We need to expand our research so we can know how this disease effects people individually and demographically,” said Johnson. “Supporting cancer research provides better treatment, more efficient solutions, and improved services to increase peoples’ chances of survival.”

Senate Bill 1774 was signed into law on Friday.