Illinois State Senate District 46
Recent News About Illinois State Senate District 46
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler urges investigation into Legionnaires’ outbreak at UAW senior center
In a letter to Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) urged an investigation into the Legionnaires’ Disease outbreak at the UAW Senior Citizen Center housing facility in Pekin.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler: Our wellbeing depends on the success of our farmers
1.$5 million in financial assistance will be available to livestock producers and small meat and poultry plants hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic via the Illinois Department of Agriculture, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Local schools to get nearly $2 million for digital upgrades
School districts in the 46th Illinois Senate District are set to receive nearly $2 million in government funding to improve students’ access to digital technology, including more than $700,000 for Peoria School District 150.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler reminds local business owners to apply for next round of Business Interruption Grants
To curb the devastating economic effects brought on by COVID-19, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is encouraging small business owners to apply for the second round of Business Interruption Grants.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler promotes driver’s license expiration date extension for older adults
To reduce long wait times and to protect vulnerable populations, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is encouraging older adults to take advantage of the driver’s license expiration date extension from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler announces $2 million to begin Court Street repairs
Pekin will receive a $2 million grant for repairs to Court Street through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Fast-Track Public Infrastructure program, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced Thursday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler announces mentoring grant for Peoria, Pekin Public Libraries
The Peoria Public Library and the Pekin Public Library are the recipients of a mentoring grant from the Illinois secretary of state’s office, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) announced Tuesday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Deer Firearm and Muzzleloader Hunting Information
The 3rd lottery application period is now open for Illinoisans who wish to deer hunt this fall.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler remembers civil rights leader Rev. C.T. Vivian
State Senator Dave Koehler issued the following statement Friday after news of the death of Peoria civil rights icon C.T. Vivian.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler appointed to state’s reopening commission
To provide a voice for Downstate Illinois in the recovery process, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) has been appointed to the Restore Illinois Collaborative Commission, a group tasked with addressing public health and economic challenges as the state continues the reopening process.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler commends vote by mail expansion effort
Vote by mail legislation signed into law will provide Illinoisans with a safe way to participate in the upcoming November election, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) said.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler: State’s budget meets immediate needs without sacrificing vital services
State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) offered the following statement in response to the governor’s approval of the state budget for the upcoming year: “COVID-19 has presented our state with unprecedented challenges to which there are no easy solutions,” Koehler said.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler legislation aimed to alleviate fiscal woes for property owners signed into law
As Illinois begins the next phase of its recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, property owners will see meaningful financial relief under legislation spearheaded by State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) which was signed into law.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler emphasizes expansion of utility bill assistance program
To give residents who are struggling the chance to receive assistance with utility bills, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) is highlighting the expansion of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) included in the state budget.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler works to provide financial relief for property owners
To provide sorely needed flexibility and relief as businesses and counties begin to reopen, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) sponsored legislation that would give property owners the means to continue meeting the challenges presented by COVID-19.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Paycheck Protection Program Update from Illinois Department of Human Services
In recent days, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has received many important questions about participation in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), such as who should apply, and whether certain organizations meet the PPP’s economic requirements.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler urges small business owners to apply for federal assistance
On news that the federal government has restored funding to it, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) urged business owners to take advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program for small business owners.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Modifications to Governor Pritzker's Stay at Home Order
The new executive order will include the following modifications effective May 1.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler: For low income communities, an accurate census is crucial
Citing the widespread effect it will have on funding for everything from infrastructure projects to school funding, State Senator Dave Koehler (D-Peoria) urged residents to take time to complete the census Friday.
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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 46: Koehler reiterates extension of expiration dates for driver licenses, vehicle registration
Because of the unforeseen circumstances brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, expiration dates for driver’s licenses and vehicle registration will be extended at least 30 days after Driver Services facilities reopen.