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Senator Holmes: Rebuild Illinois funds must be used as intended

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021 05:28 PM
  • Rebuild Illinois
  • Infrastructure Funding
  • Transportation
  • SR215

holmes 051821SPRINGFIELD – A measure initiated by Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) urging the General Assembly and governor to invest Illinois's transportation and infrastructure dollars as promised under the Rebuild Illinois program passed out of the Senate Transportation Committee Tuesday.

“Rebuild Illinois started in 2019 as a comprehensive plan to fund infrastructure construction projects throughout the state, and create thousands of jobs and economic development,” Holmes said. “The pandemic has heightened the need for programs like this one, and I want to make certain the Rebuild Illinois funding is protected and not transferred out for something else.”

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Senator Holmes announces more than $18 million in Rebuild Illinois grants for area construction projects

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Monday, May 17, 2021 05:39 PM
  • IDOT
  • Rebuild Illinois
  • Local Construction Projects

holmes const 051721Aurora, Ill. – State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) announced the fourth round of Rebuild Illinois grants will bring more than $18 million in local construction projects to the 42nd Senate District.

“We definitely need these improvements for safety and efficiency on our roads and in our municipal facilities, and the projects will create jobs that pay well,” Holmes said. “This is another boost to our recovering economy as we get back on track after the worst of the pandemic.”

The funding will be distributed to municipalities across DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties.

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Senator Holmes applauds Magick Woods expansion in Aurora

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Thursday, May 13, 2021 02:44 PM
  • Jobs
  • Magick Woods
  • Manufacturing
  • Expansion

holmes magick 051321Aurora, Ill. – State Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) was thrilled to learn of a significant expansion of cabinet manufacturer Magick Woods’ operations and distribution in Aurora this week, bringing a second location, three new assembly lines and 50 permanent jobs to the area.

“If you’ve been trying to buy new cabinets or vanities lately, you know delays are putting homeowners in a pinch. I’m excited Magick Woods has decided to make this major investment in our community to help serve the needs of large consumer retail stores across the country,” Holmes said.

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Senator Holmes: Illinois should not support the poaching and trafficking of at-risk animal species

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Friday, May 07, 2021 09:57 AM
  • Animal Welfare
  • Smuggling and Poaching
  • Ban Sales of Wildlife Parts
  • HB395

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SPRINGFIELD – In 2018, Illinois prohibited the trade of ivory and rhino horn, but other animal species continue to face the threat of extinction due to demand for their parts. Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) says it’s time for Illinois to protect more species, and legislation for that purpose passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee on Thursday.

“The federal policy regarding illegal smuggling and trafficking of wildlife parts has been strengthened, and it’s time for Illinois to get on board,” Holmes said. “Species are threatened with extinction because of these practices.”

House Bill 395 would prohibit the sale of products and parts of giraffes, sharks, sea turtles, pangolins, tigers, lions, great apes and other imperiled species. Some examples:

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  3. Senator Holmes honors Aurora-area Illinois State Scholars
  4. Senator Holmes urges drivers to always use caution in transportation work zones
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