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Jones commends $25K library grant coming to Corazon a Corazon

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Sen. Jones

CHICAGO — State Senator Emil Jones, III recently announced that a total of $25,000 has been granted to Corazon a Corazon Adult Volunteer Literacy Program.

“It is important that we continue to invest in libraries and literacy programs to support academic development and lifelong learning,” said Jones (D-Chicago). “The funding will not only enhance literacy skills – including reading, writing and math – but also improve English proficiency. I will always support meaningful contributions to the community that offer individuals tools to grow academically and professionally.”

The grants were awarded by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias, who has awarded nearly $22 million for library services and $6 million for literacy programs throughout the state.

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Jones law to ban latex gloves in restaurants

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  • Latex Gloves
  • Ban
  • Allergies
  • Food Service
  • HB 209

Sen. Jones

CHICAGO – To keep consumers with latex allergies safe when visiting a restaurant, State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) passed a law to ban food service establishments from using latex gloves.

“Avoiding allergies when going out to eat can be difficult for those allergic to latex,” Jones said. “This law protects diners from being harmed in ways they cannot predict.”

House Bill 209 bans food service establishments, EMS personnel and health care facility personnel from using latex gloves when handling and preparing food. Currently the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act does not regulate the use of gloves to prepare or handle food.

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Jones: New law to protect restaurants from deceitful delivery services

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  • Small Businesses
  • Restaurants
  • Bars
  • Deceptive Delivery Services
  • HB 3205

Senator Jones

CHICAGO – A new law sponsored by State Senator Emil Jones (D-Chicago) that will protect restaurants, bars and other businesses from deceptive delivery services was signed into law Friday.

“Restaurants have long been the victim of deceitful delivery services that are taking advantage of them and profiting off the hard work of the business,” Jones said. “This law protects businesses and helps them thrive.”

House Bill 3205, also known as the Fair Food and Retail Delivery Act, prohibits third party delivery companies from posting a menu, registered trademark or any intellectual property without the express written consent of restaurant, bars and retail establishments. 

The law bans third-party delivery services from listing non-partnered restaurants or retailers on their platform. Several reports indicate that these delivery services have listed menus and items without the knowledge or consent of the restaurant or retailer. 

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  1. New Jones law will require insurers to cover for prostate cancer screenings
  2. Jones announces Back to Business relief for Chicago small businesses
  3. Jones: Budget brings forth relief for working families
  4. Jones measure to change speeding in parks the same fine as a school zone
  5. Jones deeply saddened over loss of life in Morgan Park
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507 West 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
P. 773.995.7748
F. 773.995.9061

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108A Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
P. 217.782.9573
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