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Loughran Cappel measure to provide consistent pay for injured or sick first responders
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is spearheading a measure to strengthen protections for first responders who are injured or become ill in the line of duty.
“This measure is about helping the people who risk their lives for our safety,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “First responders should not have their pay penalized for becoming injured or ill, which can happen in dangerous situations.”
Loughran Cappel launches summer book club to keep students engaged
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SHOREWOOD - To encourage summer learning, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is launching a Summer Reading Club for children and young people who live in the 49th State Senate District.
“Reading over the summer helps students stay engaged, build confidence and return to the classroom ready to learn,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “My Summer Book Club encourages children to discover books they enjoy while creating healthy learning habits that can last far beyond summer break.”
Loughran Cappel advances measure to increase regulation of day care centers
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel advanced a measure to set clear educational standards for individuals seeking child care director positions, making sure families across Illinois can trust that those overseeing their children’s care and development meet a high-quality professional preparation benchmark.
“We want to keep our children safe, and regulating who can watch over them at day care centers is a way to help with that,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This bill not only sets educational benchmarks for child care directors, but it also makes sure that day care centers have a way to stay open if they cannot fill that position right away.”
Loughran Cappel advances measure expanding inclusive language education
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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel advanced a measure to ensure equitable access to early literacy development for children who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind.
“Every student has their own needs, and we need to make certain that students are not blocked from learning key language skills,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This measure ensures that all children have equitable language development access.”
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Springfield Office
623 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0052
District Office
20660 Caton Farm Rd. Unit D
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 267-6119