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Cervantes secures over $375,000 for South and West Side libraries

• Library Grants
• Public School Libraries
• Illinois Secretary of State

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes announced that 13 public libraries and school districts across the district he represents are set to receive more than $375,000 for library services, enhanced programming, and construction and security upgrades.

“Libraries provide vital resources that help residents’ lives, from learning materials to entertainment. But one of the most important roles libraries play is in growing children’s love of reading,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “Making sure libraries continue to serve our communities is a necessity, and these grants help with that.”

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Cervantes: El presupuesto mejora la accesibilidad y la atención médica de familias trabajadoras, pero deja otras áreas con fondos insuficientes

• Budget
• Statement
• Fiscal Year 2027

SPRINGFIELD – El senador estatal Javier Loera Cervantes (D- Chicago) publicó la siguiente declaración sobre el presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027 el lunes:

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Cervantes: Budget improves affordability and working families’ health care, but leaves other areas underfunded

• Budget
• Statement
• Fiscal Year 2027
• Affordability

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes (D-Chicago) released the following statement regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget on Monday:

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Cervantes advances measure to improve medical facilities’ care quality

• Medical Facilities
• Asset Management Company
• Ownership
• Private Equity

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is leading a measure to address growing concerns surrounding private equity asset management ownership in health care and human services.

“We want our medical facilities to operate with transparency and accountability,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “This legislation would help protect our vulnerable Illinois residents by modernizing state oversight and accountability in our disability service systems.”

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