Press Releases

SPRINGFIELD – In order to strengthen and preserve Illinois’ civil rights protections, State Senator Adriane Johnson’s new law codifies standards to assess whether policies have discriminatory impacts within the Illinois Human Rights Act.

“Fairness means ensuring that opportunity is truly accessible to all people, regardless of background or circumstance,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Disparate impact standards help identify unintended inequalities and encourage policies that better serve the public as a whole.”

Senate Bill 3777 will codify the use of disparate impact standards within the Illinois Human Rights Act, ensuring policies that appear neutral at face value but disproportionately harm protected communities can still be challenged under state law.

SPRINGFIELD – Non-profits in Illinois will have new investment opportunities, thanks to a new law from State Senator Adriane Johnson.

“Illinois-based non-profits should have the same high-quality investment opportunities as government entities,” said State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Greater investment opportunities means food pantries will have the resources to provide more food, homeless shelters can provide more beds, health care providers can offer more services to those in need and legal aid centers can assist more Illinoisans who have limited resources to address their legal needs.”

Senate Bill 2968 authorizes the State Treasurer to create a non-profit investment pool and an electronic payment-processing program to supplement and enhance investment opportunities for 501(c) non-profit organizations located in Illinois. The Non-Profit Investment Pool will provide hundreds of non-profits across the State the opportunity for safe, liquid, and competitive investments.

Non-profits across the state will be able to pool their invest-able assets together in a fund to earn greater returns, at a much lower cost than they would on their own. Participants will earn interest proportionally based on their account balance. For Illinois Funds participants, earnings are calculated daily and paid monthly.

“Non-profits are critical organizations that serve communities all across the state,” said Johnson. “This initiative will give them the chance to maximize their resources and strengthen their financial stability.”

Senate Bill 2968 was signed into law on Friday.

BUFFALO GROVE – After the public release of police body camera footage regarding the officer-involved, fatal shooting of Mary Alice Love on May 11, 2026, in Mundelein, State Senator Adriane Johnson issued the following statement:

“The loss of Mary Alice Love’s life is heartbreaking, and the death of a young Black woman in these circumstances is a profound tragedy for her loved ones and the broader community. No one should have to endure the pain of losing a loved one during a moment when compassion, care and support may have been needed most.

“This is a deeply serious incident in which transparency, accountability and public trust must remain top priorities. I support a thorough and independent investigation to ensure all facts are examined fairly and objectively and the community receives clear and timely information throughout the process.

“Our community deserves the confidence that investigations involving the use of deadly force are handled with integrity, impartiality and respect for everyone impacted. I would like to thank the investigators for their continued diligence, and I will be following this case closely as more information is released.”

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the Illinois Senate approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) issued the following statement:

“One of the most important aspects of this budget is that it puts Illinoisans first when the federal government continues to put us last. This year’s budget highlights what matters most to the people of Illinois: affordability.

“We are putting money toward a number of vital programs, including school lunch programs, safety-net hospitals, additional PELL grants, and more funding for free and charitable clinics. Of note is the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) benefits program, which will provide one-time Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments to households that lose or have reduced SNAP benefits due to federal work requirements.

“I am also proud that we’ve delivered a responsible revenue package that generates necessary funding without placing an additional burden on hardworking Illinoisans.”