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Halloween trick-or-treating hours in the 40th District

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Thursday, October 28, 2021 11:59 PM
  • Events
  • Halloween

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Joyce declares Oct. 28 as First Responders Day in Illinois

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Monday, October 25, 2021 04:47 PM
  • First Responders Day
  • SR 534

first rspndrs 102021SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) sponsored a resolution to recognize Oct. 28 as First Responders Day in Illinois.

This designated day recognizes and remembers the first responders lost and extends gratitude to all first responders for continuously putting their lives on the line for the citizens of Illinois.

“First responders put their lives on the line each and every day to keep us safe,” Joyce said. “That’s why we have dedicated this day as a way to celebrate the courage and strength of these remarkable emergency workers in our communities.”

This idea was brought to Joyce by a 911 dispatcher in Kankakee County and led to Senate Resolution 534. This day specifically thanks 911 dispatchers, as well as firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics for their commitment to Illinois public safety.
 
Joyce urges residents to recognize the contributions of first responders in their communities with ceremonies and activities.

Find full floor remarks below.

Senator Joyce congratulates recipients of Back to Business grants

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Category: Press Releases
Monday, October 25, 2021 09:27 AM
  • Grant
  • Small businesses
  • B2B

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KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) congratulated local businesses struggling from the pandemic that were awarded grants from the latest round of the Back to Business program awards.

“Small businesses play an important role in our communities by investing in our economy, employing our friends and neighbors and supporting local events,” Joyce said. “I’m thrilled to see the B2B grants going toward our local businesses that desperately need help to get back on their feet.”

The B2B program allocated $250 million in American Rescue Plan dollars for small businesses negatively affected by the pandemic. Each business received between $5,000 to $150,000 to be used to cover a wide range of operations such as staff and overhead costs.

17 businesses in the district Joyce represents received a combined $640,000 through the program. Businesses include restaurants, bars, child care facilities and retailers, demonstrating the diversity of the local small business community and how many different kinds of businesses are eligible for grants.

“These funds will give business owners a sigh of relief during these difficult times and allow them to return to operation,” Joyce said. “Now, it’s up to us to support our small business community so they can continue to keep their doors open.” 

For a complete list of grant recipients, click here.

Joyce invites area residents to attend New Lenox Coffee, Conversation and Constituent Services event

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Monday, October 25, 2021 09:25 AM
  • Community events
  • Events
  • New Lenox
  • Coffee & Conversation

mlc coffee 100621NEW LENOX – State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is inviting New Lenox residents to attend his November Coffee, Conversation and Constituent Services event on Saturday, Nov. 20.

“These casual conversations provide the perfect opportunity for folks to chat with their state senator,” Joyce said. “The goal of this event is to ensure we are accessible and available to residents so they have the opportunity to discuss their issues and ideas in a comfortable setting.”

The event will be held from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at Gost Coffee Roasters located at 1333 S. Schoolhouse Rd. in New Lenox.

This is the third Coffee, Conversation and Constituent Services event Joyce has hosted. This is another effort from Joyce’s office to increase government accountability and accessibility by hosting this traveling event at different times, locations and days of the week in hopes of reaching working families across Will, Cook, Kankakee and Grundy Counties.

“I look forward to talking with everyone over a cup of coffee and hearing about the issues that are important to them,” Joyce said.

This event is free and open to area residents. Those with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Joyce’s office at 708-756-0882 or visit his website at SenatorPatrickJoyce.com.

More Articles …

  1. Joyce resolution designates Oct. 28 as First Responders Day in Illinois
  2. Joyce stresses grain bin safety during the busy harvest season
  3. Joyce urges small businesses to apply for Back to Business grants
  4. Joyce announces local libraries to receive over $24,000 in mentoring grants
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Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.7419

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179 S. Wall St.
Kankakee, IL 60901
708.756.0882