Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

New Edly-Allen bill to expand access to degrees through reverse transfer opportunities

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, February 25, 2026 10:52 AM

020426CM0363 R SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) is championing a new measure 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.

Edly-Allen: Budget reflects commitment to opportunity and care

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, February 18, 2026 01:39 PM

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) released the following statement after the Governor’s budget address:

“This budget reflects our moral obligations and commitment to investing in people and preparing Illinois for the future. While the Trump Administration is pulling back federal funding and creating chaos to those who depend on federal programs such as food assistance, SNAP, Medicaid and other lifesaving programs, Illinois is stepping up and bridging the gap to combat the hardships created by this federal administration.

Winthrop Harbor Mobile DMV

Details: Category: Events; Thursday, February 05, 2026 10:51 AM

My office is joining State Representative Joyce Mason for a Mobile DMV at the Village of Winthrop Harbor, 830 Sheridan Road, Winthrop Harbor, on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Appointments at this time are currently closed for Mobile DMV services, however representatives of the Secretary of State's office will be on hand to assist with:

Renewing or correcting driver's licenses
Converting existing standard driver’s licenses into REAL ID driver’s licenses
Obtaining renewed or first time Standard or REAL state IDs
Issuing free state IDs for seniors aged 65 or older
Purchasing license plate stickers.

Attendees can also register to be an organ donor/tissue donor and register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or identification card.

Representatives from Illinois Tollway will also be available to exchange I-Pass Transponders for the new I-Pass Sticker.

A list of acceptable documents for the issuance of first time ID’s and REAL ID’s can be found at www.ilsos.gov.

For any questions, please contact my office at (847) 485-9986

February American Red Cross Blood Drive

Details: Category: Events; Thursday, February 05, 2026 10:46 AM

Looking to make a difference in 2026? Join my office, State Representative Laura Faver Dias and State Representative Joyce Mason for an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, Feb. 19 from 1-6 p.m. at the University Center of Lake County located at 1200 University Center Dr. in Grayslake.

Appointments are preferred - so reserve your spot today! All donors will receive a $20 e-gift card to the merchant of their choice.

Register at tinyurl.com/BloodDriveGrayslake or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass! Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information.

Make sure to:
· Bring a photo ID or your blood donor card, or two other forms of ID
· Eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before the donation

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