Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Edly-Allen bill to expand protections for injured correctional officers

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, April 16, 2026 03:49 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, correctional officers experience one of the highest injury rates of any profession - over 254 injuries per 10,000 workers annually, leading State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to advance legislation to ensure correctional officers and sheriff’s office employees receive the care and stability they deserve after being injured on the job.

“Every day, correctional officers step into environments that most of us will never fully understand,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “When they are injured in the line of duty, they should not have to worry about losing their health care or financial security while they recover.”

Edly-Allen measure to increase transparency in faculty workload reporting at colleges and universities

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, April 16, 2026 10:24 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Nationally, more than 70% of college faculty are now non-tenure-track instructors, highlighting growing concerns about workload balance and employment conditions in higher education, leading State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to advance legislation through the Senate requiring annual reporting on faculty teaching loads.

“Students and educators alike benefit from transparency in our higher education system,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “Providing clear data about faculty teaching loads helps ensure institutions are supporting educators appropriately and maintaining strong academic programs for students.”

Edly-Allen measure aims to strengthen juvenile justice accountability and youth support

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, April 15, 2026 05:45 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – According to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, Illinois currently has approximately 200 youth in secure custody, with most released within six to eight months, highlighting the importance of maintaining continuity in oversight and care during and after their time in the system. To address this, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen is advancing legislation to improve transparency and ensure better support for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.

“Every young person in our justice system deserves accountability, support and a clear path forward,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “This legislation ensures courts remain informed while also making sure youth are supported through every step of their transition back into the community.”

Reverse transfer opportunities expanded under Edly-Allen bill

Details: Category: Press Releases; Friday, March 27, 2026 09:20 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen led a measure through the Senate to help more students earn their associate degrees by making it easier to transfer credits back to community colleges at no cost.

Senate Bill 3720 would expand reverse credit transfer so eligible students can earn an associate degree automatically once they reach 60 combined credit hours. The bill also would ensure that students are not charged any fees related to the reverse transfer process.

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