Gillespie moves to end abuse of seclusion rooms

SPRINGFIELD – To end the abuse of seclusion rooms in public schools, State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) passed a measure in the Illinois Senate that would ban the use of prone restraint.

“With students beginning to return to physical classrooms, our children should not fear that their basic dignity will be stripped away,” Gillespie said. “I remain committed to ending the inhumane practice of prone restraint and the abuse of seclusion rooms.”

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Gillespie moves to extend essential employee and first responder protections

SPRINGFIELD – Recognizing that essential employees and first-responders face increased risk of COVID-19 infections, State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) voted to extend a set of emergency provisions designed to streamline worker’s compensation.

“This pandemic has shown just how vulnerable working people are if they get sick on the job,” Gillespie said. “Essential workers and first-responders deserve a safety net, so they and their families are protected from the economic fallout of catching COVID-19.”

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Gillespie collecting holiday cards for Clearbrook, Little City residents

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) is collecting holiday cards for residents at Clearbrook and Little City community living centers.

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Gillespie: New program could help first-time home buyers

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – To help young people facing student debt achieve home ownership, State Senator Ann Gillespie (D-Arlington Heights) is encouraging prospective homebuyers to apply for the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s (IHDA) SmartBuy mortgage assistance program.

“Young people have an opportunity to consolidate their student loan debt with a fixed rate mortgage,” Gillespie said. “At a time when home ownership is increasingly difficult to achieve, especially for those just starting out, this is a platform for success.”

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