Villanueva leads measure to strengthen charter school accountability
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SPRINGFIELD – A measure led by State Senator Celina Villanueva to strengthen financial accountability and protect students and families when charter schools face financial instability passed the Illinois Senate Executive Committee Wednesday.
“When a school suddenly shuts its doors, it is the students, families and educators who are left scrambling,” Villanueva (D-Chicago) said. “This legislation ensures there are clear safeguards in place so communities are not blindsided by closures and public resources are properly protected.”
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Villanueva measure to delay annual property tax sale timeline signed into law
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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois is taking steps to prevent homeowners from losing all home equity they’ve built to a predatory property tax sale, thanks to legislation backed by State Senator Celina Villanueva that was signed into law Friday.
“Families across our state have been experiencing some very challenging times,” said Villanueva (D-Chicago). “Instead of punishing families who are in financial distress, we have an opportunity to transform the property sale system for the better by placing fairness at the forefront.”
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Villanueva supports measure to protect homeowners, urging final action on property tax protections
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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Celina Villanueva is again calling for action after years of Senate work to protect homeowners from losing the equity in their homes through the property tax sale system.
“This isn’t a new issue, we’ve been working on it for years,” Villanueva (D-Chicago) said. “We cannot continue to let this issue fall by the wayside while families — especially seniors and working-class homeowners — remain at risk of losing not just their homes, but the equity they worked their entire lives to build.”
Villanueva reacts to FY 27 budget proposal
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SPRINGFIELD — After hearing the governor’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) issued the following response:
“Today’s budget proposal is an important starting point, but it is just that — a starting point. As we move forward, we must ensure the final budget makes meaningful investments in the communities that have been historically underfunded and overlooked. That includes strengthening education, expanding access to affordable housing and protecting health care — but it also means making violence prevention and community safety a central priority.
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