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Senator Toro, Representative Andrade to host IDFPR workshop

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 01:57 PM

IDFPR Toro Andrade Workshop

CHICAGO — To make the process of applying for professional licenses more accessible to constituents, State Senator Natalie Toro and State Representative Jaime Andrade are working with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to offer mobile office hours at Rincon Family Services.

“From hairstylists to chiropractors to roofers, many of us need to renew our professional licenses to continue working under state law,” said Toro (D-Chicago). “IDFPR’s mobile office hours will make this necessary process more straightforward and efficient, saving residents time and stress so work can continue without any hiccups.” 

The mobile office hours will be held at Rincon Family Services, located at 3710 N. Kedzie Avenue in Chicago, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28.

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Funding for workforce training coming to 20th District thanks to Toro

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024 12:24 PM

workforcetrainingCHICAGO — State Senator Natalie Toro joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in announcing $15 million in funding for the Job Training and Economic Development program, including more than $280,000 for workforce training in the 20th Senate District.

“The JTED program offers people education and training that develops lifelong skills, leading to employment opportunities now and in the future,” said Toro (D-Chicago). “I am hopeful this investment in my district will help boost our economy and assist people who have had a hard time finding employment.”

The Job Training and Economic Development program provides workforce training and wraparound services to help bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment. Funds from this program aim to address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals who are underemployed, unemployed or underrepresented who have one or more barriers to employment that are identified as risk factors.

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Toro announces $25 million in evidence-based funding for Chicago Public Schools

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024 03:53 PM

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CHICAGO — State Senator Natalie Toro announced that the Chicago Public School District will receive over $25 million in additional funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years.

“As a CPS teacher, I saw firsthand the challenges of balancing limited resources with students’ needs,” said Toro (D-Chicago). “With the evidence-based funding formula, we are investing in schools and our children’s future — ensuring every student has access to quality education and support.”

The funding comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education. The law made school funding more equitable by calculating the needs of individual school districts and basing its state revenue on those needs. The formula takes into account a district’s total enrollment, poverty rate and number of special education or English language learners, among other factors.

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Toro initiative prohibiting discrimination in the workplace becomes law

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Monday, August 12, 2024 02:23 PM

Senator Toro speaks while seated at a desk in a committee hearing room.SPRINGFIELD — People with family obligations will soon be protected from discrimination from their employer, thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Natalie Toro.

“Having family responsibilities does not make a person unable to fulfill their work duties,” said Toro (D-Chicago). “Overlooking someone for an opportunity or promotion because of their obligations outside of work should never have been allowed, and I am glad this law will protect working families from unjust treatment.”

Previously, Illinois employment law prevented discrimination based on gender, race, sexuality and other characteristics, but did not explicitly protect people with family obligations from workplace discrimination. Family obligations include providing care for family members, such as young children, older adults and people with disabilities. This means that prospective employees with children could have been passed up for job opportunities in favor of applicants without children or family caregiving obligations because caregivers were an unprotected class.

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  4. Initiative supporting economic development signed into law with Toro support
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Dear friends,

Thank you for visiting my legislative website. I am honored to serve members of the 20th district and I look forward to the opportunity to serve you during the 103rd General Assembly.

Your opinions are always appreciated, and I urge you to contact my Chicago office (773-278-2020) or Springfield office (217-782-8191) if you have any questions or concerns.

To learn more about current legislative issues, please visit the General Assembly website at www.ilga.gov or the Senate Democratic Caucus website at www.illinoissenatedemocrats.com.

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Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section F, Office H
Springfield, IL 62706

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3140 W. Montrose
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 278-2020 (Phone)
(773) 207-7838 (Text)

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