Illinois State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr.
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New Sims law ensures clean water for disadvantaged communities

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Friday, July 26, 2019 01:22 PM

SPRINGFIELD—A new law will help ensure disadvantaged communities will have clean drinking water.

State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago) is the sponsor of a plan that requires the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to prioritize a portion of water infrastructure funding for low-income areas for five years to provide sustainable and equitable water management.

“People of all communities in Illinois should be able to turn on their faucet and find clean water,” Sims said. “With this new law, we are making sure that the water infrastructure in struggling communities is not underfunded.”

The bill also allows assistance to be used for a variety of research and improvement options, including water rate studies, training activities and aid for replacement of lead services lines.

“What we are doing is preventing a crisis like the one we saw in Flint,” Sims said. “I thank the governor and my colleagues for supporting this legislation that puts the health and well-being of all Illinoisans first.”

House Bill 2650 was signed into law today. It is effective immediately.

Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship (ADME) Business Workshop

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Thursday, July 25, 2019 04:27 PM

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A big thanks to all that participated in the Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurs (ADME) Business Workshop. It was a great opportunity for minority business owners to ask questions and learn how they can do business with the state.

 

LOCATION CHANGE: ADME Business Workshop

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Monday, July 15, 2019 11:41 AM

Chicago July 16 2019 ADME Business Workshop flier

The Advancing the Development of Minority Entrepreneurship Business Workshop is TOMORROW.
 
LOCATION CHANGE: It will run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cordell Reed Student Union Rotunda on Chicago State University's campus.
 
Come out to learn about opportunities to grow your business, including how to do business with the state. 

Pace hiring opportunities

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019 01:47 PM

Pace Job Recruitment Events

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PHONE: 773.933.7715
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