Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III
  • Home
  • |
  • Biography
  • |
  • News
    • In the News
    • Press Releases
  • |
  • Constituent Services
  • |
  • Map
  • |
  • Contact Us

Jones announces $20,000 grant for Blue Island Public Library

Details
Category: News Releases

Library

CHICAGO – Thanks to support from State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago), Blue Island Public Library will receive $20,500 in grants toward pandemic recovery.

“Libraries are more than just a place to rent books – they are a resource for people to learn and build community engagement,” Jones said. “A library is often an extension of a classroom, and it is important for our communities to be thoroughly equipped with the resources necessary to teach our children.”

Read more …

Jones announces investment for Community Assistance Programs

Details
Category: News Releases

construction

CHICAGO – State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) announced today that Chicago’s Community Assistance Programs will receive nearly $500,000 in investments to provide pre-apprenticeship training and wraparound supportive services.

“This is a unique opportunity for the trade world to enhance its’ training and diversity within the workforce,” Jones said. “This investment will boost the local economy, as well as equitable opportunities for workers.”

Read more …

Jones supports CTU, says ‘the children’s needs must come first’

Details
Category: News Releases

Chalkboard

CHICAGO – State Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) is in full support of the Chicago Teacher’s Union decision to return to remote learning after a vote Tuesday night.

“With the recent rise in cases it is crucial that we keep our children and educators safe during this time, which makes remote schooling the best option,” Jones said. “It is shameful that the City of Chicago would lock teachers out of their portals, inhibiting them from doing their jobs and blocking access to the resources needed for teaching.”

Read more …

  1. State, Cook County Health to Continue One Day Mass Vaccination Booster Clinics
  2. Jones urges establishment of new task force to examine conviction integrity
  3. Senate Black Caucus wants more answers
  4. Jones supports new law that will provide affordable and safe drinking water
  5. New law will increase the diversity of interview panels for state agencies

Page 4 of 24

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

Follow Sen. Jones

facebookinstagram

eNewsletter Signup

  1. First Name(*)
    Invalid Input
  2. Last Name(*)
    Invalid Input
  3. Your Email(*)
    Please let us know your email address.

Contact Info

District Office
507 West 111th Street
Chicago, IL 60628
P. 773.995.7748
F. 773.995.9061

Springfield Office
108A Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
P. 217.782.9573
F. 217.782.5340

Submit your legislative proposal

  1. You are here:  
  2. Home
  3. News