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Villanueva: Vote by mail needs to be made permanent

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Category: News
Tuesday, June 16, 2020 02:13 PM
  • Elections
  • Vote by mail
  • SB 1863

Vote by mailCHICAGO – State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) celebrated a historic election package that expands the state’s vote by mail program for the 2020 General Election.

“Access to the ballot is a fundamental right,” Villanueva said. “Expanding vote by mail will allow voters to participate in our democracy while taking necessary precautions during this public health crisis.”

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New fund offers $1,000 to Chicagoans excluded from federal COVID-19 aid

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Thursday, June 11, 2020 02:29 PM
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus

Chicago Resiliency FundCHICAGO – A new cash assistance program will provide financial support to Chicago residents who were excluded from federal stimulus aid, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) announced.

“Federal stimulus packages systematically excluded mixed-status families,” Villanueva said. “This new fund covers those who were left behind and makes sure that everyone, regardless of status, gets the help they need.”

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New program launched to help at-risk youth

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Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:40 AM
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus
  • Youth

IDHSCHICAGO – After the Department of Human Services announced a new program aiming to assist unemployed youth, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) encouraged residents to apply.

“For most of my career I have been dedicated to the development of young people and am continuously amazed at the things that they can accomplish,” Villanueva said. “The Summer Youth Employment Project will help them expand on their work skills and find reliable employment in their community.”

The COVID-19 Summer Youth Employment Project (C-SYEP) seeks to employ 2,200 low-income, minority and at-risk youth living in high poverty communities and counties hardest hit by the pandemic. Participants will be placed into work-based learning, career development or pre-apprenticeship programs to develop marketable job skills. More information on C-SYEP can be found here.

Villanueva: State budget helps those left behind in CARES Act

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 11:50 AM
  • COVID-19
  • Coronavirus
  • Budget

Senator VillanuevaCHICAGO – As this year’s budget was signed into law, State Senator Celina Villanueva (D-Chicago) commended its focus on providing relief for the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Relief packages from the federal government have systematically left out those who need the most help,” Villanueva said. “Our budget affirms the dignity of all people by ensuring that no one is left behind.”

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  2. Villanueva: Crawford Coal demolition must not continue
  3. Villanueva: State budget prioritizes the most vulnerable
  4. Villanueva votes to give essential workers more benefits, protect retail workers who enforce mask etiquette
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