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Edly-Allen announces over $312,000 in library grants for local public libraries

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Wednesday, July 09, 2025 10:34 AM

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LIBERTYVILLE – Five public library districts will receive more than $312,000 through the Illinois Secretary of State’s public library grant program, thanks to strong support from State Senator Mary Edly-Allen.

“Libraries provide essential resources for our community members–which I know about firsthand from my experience in education,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “That’s why I am excited to announce new grant funds coming to local libraries. These funds will allow people in our community to become great leaders and brilliant thinkers through access to high-tech tools, a wide variety of reading materials, and more.”

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Edly-Allen launches Summer Book Club

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025 09:27 AM

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LIBERTYVILLE – To emphasize the importance of learning throughout the summer, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen is hosting a Summer Book Club to encourage students to read and continue their studies during the summer vacation.

“As an educator, I recognize how reading has the ability to inspire, educate and expand critical thinking skills,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “Reading over the summer helps students continue building on these skills. This program is a fun and free way to encourage the love of reading while earning a small reward.”

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Edly-Allen: Budget recognizes challenges ahead

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Sunday, June 01, 2025 01:29 AM

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SPRINGFIELD – Following the Senate’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2026 state budget on Saturday, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) released the following statement:

“This balanced budget recognizes the significant challenges we are preparing for that are coming out of Washington, D.C. At a time when chaos from the federal administration is causing uncertainty and fear within our communities, Illinois presented a compassionate budget that reflects our priorities and values, including supporting the working middle class and those seeking quality education.

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Edly-Allen measure to create survivor pathways to independence passes both chambers

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 04:59 PM

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SPRINGFIELD — In order to ensure that domestic violence survivors get the assistance they need, State Senator Mary Edly-Allen to advance House Bill 2682 through the Senate on Saturday. In 2023, only an estimated 4% of eligible recipients received the Family Violence Option (FVO) protections under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

“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,” said Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville). “The proposed waiver and critical assistance funding are crucial tools for survivors. Now more than ever we need to continue to make resources readily known and accessible for our most vulnerable communities.”

Despite TANF applicants needing to be screened for FVO eligibility, very few survivors actually access FVO waivers or Crisis Assistance funding.

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  3. Edly-Allen advances measure through Senate to protect artists from AI
  4. Edly-Allen measure to increase online accessibility of homelessness support services passes Senate
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10 N. Lake St.
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Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-5631

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Springfield, IL 62706
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