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Cervantes announces disaster assistance for residents affected by summer storms

• Disaster Assistance
• Summer Storms
• U.S. Small Business Administration
• Waived Tax Interest and Penalties

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is sharing disaster assistance for residents impacted by the summer storms on July 27 and Aug 9-11. Families and businesses in Cook County may be eligible to receive recovery assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration, as well as waived tax interest and penalties.

“The recent storms have wreaked havoc on our communities, and residents throughout my district and the state are still dealing with the aftereffects,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “Providing resources for these residents and businesses will help them get back on their feet and get them through this unexpected event.”

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Cervantes announces funding for 1st District literacy programs

• 1st District
• Grant Program
• Literacy
• Funding

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is proud to announce that three organizations in the 1st District will be receiving over $240,000 for literacy program enhancements, volunteer training and more.

“Giving our libraries the resources to grow their services and expand what they offer is key to making learning materials accessible to every person, no matter where they live, their income or their education level,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “These grants will help enhance literacy programs and library services, giving families across the 1st District a greater opportunity to learn and grow.”

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El Caucus Legislativo Latino de Illinois responde a la decisión sobre tasas escolares y ayuda financiera para estudiantes indocumentados

• Spanish Press Release
• Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus
• Statement
• Court Ruling
• Undocumented Students
• Tuition
• Financial Aid

SPRINGFIELD – Los estudiantes indocumentados de todo Illinois se enfrentan a una nueva incertidumbre sobre el acceso a ayuda financiera tras una reciente decisión de un juez que surge de una demanda presentada por el Departamento de Justicia de la Administración Trump. En respuesta a ello, los integrantes del Caucus Legislativo Latino de Illinois han publicado la siguiente declaración:

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Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus responds to ruling on tuition and financial aid for undocumented students

• Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus
• Statement
• Court Ruling
• Undocumented Students
• Tuition
• Financial Aid

SPRINGFIELD – Undocumented students across Illinois are facing new uncertainty over access to financial aid following a recent court ruling stemming from a lawsuit brought by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice. In response, members of the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement:

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