Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Edly-Allen announces over $29,000 in library grants for local school districts

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, April 24, 2025 10:55 AM

LIBERTYVILLE – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen announced 13 school districts in the 31st District have received more than $29,000 to provide resources to libraries through books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology and programs.

“As an educator, I know how essential these grants are to our students and the benefits that come with it,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “When we invest in educational resources and materials, we are providing the necessary tools to develop great leaders and brilliant thinkers.”

Edly-Allen commends $550,000 in local job training funding

Details: Category: Press Releases; Monday, April 21, 2025 09:21 AM

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GRAYSLAKE — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen commended the recently acquired $550,000 aimed at helping the Lewis University’s Grayslake General Construction pre-apprenticeship program build pathways to good-paying jobs in the construction and building trades.

“Expanding the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program will bring more jobs and opportunities to the Lake County area,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “By providing Lewis University with new avenues for training, we’re opening doors into steady and much-needed construction and building trade careers.”

Senate greenlights Edly-Allen bill to create certified therapy dog crisis response program

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, April 10, 2025 03:00 PM

SPRINGFIELD — The use of therapy dogs to aid people struggling with PTSD and anxiety has steadily increased nationwide. Over 50,000 therapy dogs are in service today. In an effort to increase the number of therapy dogs available during times of crisis, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen spearheaded Senate Bill 1491 through the Senate.

“Therapy dogs have the ability to help reduce stress-induced trauma, bringing instant comfort and relief,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “This bill helps officer wellness and provides the communities officers are serving with certified therapy K-9s to help those in a time of need.”

Anna’s Law passes Senate as Edly-Allen works to strengthen trauma-informed training for law enforcement

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, April 10, 2025 01:22 PM

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SPRINGFIELD — According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in every five women will experience sexual violence in their lifetime. To prevent the re-traumatization of sexual assault and rape survivors, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen led Anna’s Law, or Senate Bill 1195, through the Senate.

“As a teacher, it is extremely important to me to come from a position of helping people learn and grow. The intent of this bill is to focus attention on how law enforcement handles survivors of sexual assault,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “While we have come a long way, there is still much work to be done to address this issue. And when we know better, we do better.”

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