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Johnson secures more than $8 million in additional funding for local school districts

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Category: Press Release
Thursday, August 07, 2025 02:00 PM
  • 30th District
  • Evidence Based Funding

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BUFFALO GROVE – State Senator Adriane Johnson announced that 12 school districts across the 30th District will receive over $8 million in evidence-based funding, in addition to the base funding that the state provides.

“We have to make investments into our schools to ensure our students have the best educational opportunities available,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “With evidence-based funding, we can identify the school districts that need more funding and direct resources toward educators and institutions that need and deserve assistance.”

The funding comes from the 2017 Illinois Senate Democrat-backed evidence-based funding formula — an overhaul of the way the state funds K-12 education. The law made school funding more equitable by calculating the needs of individual school districts and basing state revenue on those needs. The formula takes into account a district’s total enrollment, poverty rate and number of special education or English language learners, among other factors.

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Johnson, Edly-Allen to host transit town hall with Senate Transportation Committee Chair Villivalam

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Category: Press Release
Wednesday, August 06, 2025 11:48 AM
  • Town Hall
  • Transportation
  • HB 3438

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BUFFALO GROVE — State Senators Adriane Johnson and Mary Edly-Allen are hosting a State of Transit Town Hall on Monday, alongside Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart and special guest State Senator Ram Villivalam, to share updates about the state of transit in Illinois.

“Public transit connects our community – getting residents where they need to go, when they need it,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “We need to continue to speak with residents to learn more about how they use public transit and provide them with updates on our work.”

The Northeastern Illinois transit region is expected to hit a $771 million fiscal cliff as federal pandemic relief funding runs out. Public transit riders are currently facing issues with the system, including delayed service, a lack of routes and limited coordination of services between providers. This presents an issue for many, as they are left without reliable transportation to reach health care appointments, jobs, school and more.

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Johnson law strengthens 2-1-1 helpline system across Illinois

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Category: Press Release
Monday, August 04, 2025 02:35 PM
  • SB 2194
  • 211
  • Department of Human Services

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SPRINGFIELD — To improve access to critical support services for Illinois families, State Senator Adriane Johnson has passed a new law enhancing oversight, transparency and statewide coordination of the 2-1-1 helpline system.

“The 2-1-1 helpline connects people to housing, food, mental health care and so much more — often during their most vulnerable moments,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This law will ensure that those seeking help aren’t met with delays or dead ends, but with compassionate, effective support.”

Senate Bill 2194 requires the lead entity managing 2-1-1 in Illinois to submit regular reports to the Department of Human Services on key service indicators — including caller demographics, referral gaps, coverage areas and outcome data. These insights will help state leaders identify areas for improvement and better tailor services to meet community needs.

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Johnson honored for leadership in preventing and ending homelessness in Illinois

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Category: Press Release
Monday, June 23, 2025 02:17 PM
  • Home Illinois

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BUFFALO GROVE — State Senator Adriane Johnson was honored with a 2025 Home Illinois Summit Recognition of Service award for her leadership in advancing statewide efforts to prevent and end homelessness. The recognition took place at the third annual Home Illinois Summit held in Rosemont.

“Ending homelessness requires bold collaboration, accountability and a deep belief in the dignity of every person,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “I’m proud to stand with advocates, providers and state leaders to ensure Illinois leads with compassion and purpose. This recognition is a reminder that when we work together, we can create real, lasting change.”

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  3. Johnson designates September as Scarring Alopecia Awareness Month in Illinois
  4. Johnson champions measure to prevent discrimination in final expense life insurance policies
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