Edly-Allen spearheads Manufacturing Mentorship Program

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen is leading a measure that would create new job opportunities and connections for Illinois high school students.

“Giving our youth more opportunities to form connections and expand their job experience is crucial to ensuring long-term manufacturing jobs stay in Illinois,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) ”The trade industry is vital – not just for workers but for our community as a whole.”

Senate Bill 1996 would amend the age within the Manufacturing Mentorship Program so more students can participate. Under this program, people 17 years and older would be given new opportunities toward temporary positions within the manufacturing field. Employers would train and mentor the participants of the program.

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Senate passes Edly-Allen legislation requiring basic Alzheimer’s training for guardians

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mary Edly-Allen’s measure requiring training related to Alzheimer’s and dementia for public guardians passed the Senate on Wednesday, taking an essential step toward ensuring guardians have the necessary tools to provide compassionate care.

“The emotional toll of Alzheimer’s and dementia cannot be overstated as these diseases not only rob individuals of their memories and cognitive function, but also take away their independence,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “This legislation puts in place a basic requirement for publically appointed guardians so they know the best methods of care for those diagnosed with these terrible diseases.”

Senate Bill 216 would require public guardians to undergo at least one hour of training on how to recognize, care for and interact with patients who have Alzheimer’s or dementia. The training must be completed within six months of the guardian’s appointment and renewed annually.

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New Edly-Allen bill cracks down on harmful, abusive “deepfakes”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen recently introduced legislation to crack down on abusive and harmful use of digital imitations known as digital forgeries.

“We must protect victims of this digital harassment by providing them with a new avenue to seek justice,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “With these new technologies being rapidly developed to perfectly imitate others, we have to find ways to combat identify theft and defamation toward its victims.”

Deepfake technology is used to create extremely realistic digital imitations, which are increasingly being used to falsely portray people participating in pornographic activity without their consent. Victims are routinely humiliated, abused and blackmailed as the result of the creation and dissemination of deepfake videos.

Senate Bill 1392 would create the Civil Digital Forgeries Act, causing individuals who create digitally forged material with intent to distribute and cause harm to face legal consequences. The measure further helps victims of these harmful acts to seek justice by compensation for emotional distress damages.

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Edly-Allen holding open house for new district office

GRAYSLAKE – State Senator Mary Edly-Allen invites constituents to visit her new district office in Grayslake at an open house on March 5.

“I am beyond excited to work with my constituents in the 31st district in this new location,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “With this new building, I plan to hold regular meetings and form new legislation with my constituents and community in mind.”

The open house will be held from 1-3 p.m. at 10 North Lake St. Suite 112 Grayslake, IL 60030. Edly-Allen will be joined by Representative Laura Faver Dias, whose office is located in the same building.

“My job is to represent our communities and district. I invite my constituents to stop by to meet me and learn about the resources our office provides,” said Edly-Allen.

For more information, contact the district office at 847-548-5631.