Edly-Allen: Local schools to receive over $8.1 million in evidence-based funding

LIBERTYVILLE — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) announced more than a dozen school districts across the area will receive over $8.1 million in additional funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years.

“As an educator, I have a strong commitment to ensuring every student is given equal opportunities to succeed regardless of their ZIP code or financial status,” said Edly-Allen. “Students in Lake County deserve the best educational opportunities, and I’m proud to see we’re continuing to prioritize funding for our schools.”

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Care About the Climate

Join us for our Care About the Climate event on Thursday, Sept. 12 from 4-7 p.m. at the Illinois Beach State Park located at 1 Lake Front Drive in Zion.

Learn from Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) staff and interactive activities about coastal erosion, wildlife, composting and more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and engage in environmental stewardship! For questions, you can contact my district office at (847) 548-5631.

New Edly-Allen law to protect people from deceptive AI

SPRINGFIELD – Thanks to a new law advanced by State Senator Mary Edly-Allen, artists will be protected if their songs or likenesses are stolen through the means of artificial intelligence (AI).

“In the last few years, we have seen an explosion of AI tools and AI-generated content, often created and distributed without authorization. While AI is a powerful tool with the potential to do much good, guardrails are necessary to protect artists and the general public,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “I’d like to thank the numerous groups who worked in collaboration to ensure this measure is effective including the Motion Picture Association, TechNet, the Software Alliance and more. This is an important piece of legislation that will help protect Illinois artists.”

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Edly-Allen law to expand coverage for breast cancer screening

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen passed a new law to fill gaps in current breast cancer screening coverage to ensure that all Illinoisans are able to receive screening that accurately detects breast cancer.

“We must ensure we are putting people’s health over profit, and require insurance plans to cover all medically necessary tests – not just the bare minimum,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “Unfortunately, insurance companies may deny further testing that is needed beyond a mammogram. This lack of testing can lead to life-threatening situations for those who cannot afford additional tests.”

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