Illinois State Senator Mary Edly-Allen

Edly-Allen: Local schools to receive over $5.17 million in evidence-based funding

Details: Category: Press Releases; Wednesday, August 20, 2025 08:19 AM

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GRAYSLAKE — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake) announced more than a dozen school districts across the district will receive over $5.17 million in additional funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years.

“As an educator, I remain committed to ensuring students in Lake County are given equal opportunities to succeed and have the proper resources to receive a high quality public education,” said Edly-Allen. “This funding will provide the financial aid needed to give students a safe and high quality learning environment.”

Edly-Allen law protects domestic violence survivors using workplace resources

Details: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, August 19, 2025 11:21 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Domestic violence is a serious public health issue across the United States. In Illinois, 42% of women and 26% of men will face violence from an intimate partner. To ensure survivors are not further burdened at work, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen collaborated with State Representative Daniel Didech on House Bill 1278 which was signed into law Friday.

“Victims of domestic violence should not have to worry about workplace retaliation,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “Survivors should not be penalized for protecting themselves. This law can — and will — save lives.”

New Edly-Allen law creates survivor pathways to independence

Details: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, August 19, 2025 09:36 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Domestic violence survivors will have an easier time getting the assistance they need thanks to a new law championed by State Senator Mary Edly-Allen.

“The proposed waiver and critical assistance funding are essential tools for survivors today more than ever as we face challenges with federal funding . Now more than ever we need to continue to make resources readily known and accessible for our most vulnerable communities,” said Edly-Allen (D-Grayslake). “I was proud to partner with the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless and the Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence on this common-sense legislation that helps survivors and streamlines crisis assistance within the TANF application process.”

Illinois Drug Reuse Program strengthened under new Edly-Allen law

Details: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, August 19, 2025 09:32 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Nationally, an estimated $2.8 billion worth of medications are wasted annually. State Senator Mary Edly-Allen partnered with State Representative Laura Faver Dias to champion a new law to provide Illinoisans with cheaper alternatives and transparency within the Illinois Drug Reuse Program.

“Medications can be ridiculously expensive, often leaving people to decide between rent, groceries or their life-saving medicine,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “This law is critical to helping our most vulnerable communities and improves a well-established program that has helped countless Illinoisans.”

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