CHICAGO – A measure to address homelessness led by State Senator Adriane Johnson was signed into law today.

“Homelessness is the effect of numerous causes,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By taking a comprehensive approach to decrease homelessness and improve health and human services, we are able to successfully combat root causes head on.”

House Bill 2831 will create an office within the Illinois Department of Human Services tasked with preventing and ending homelessness. The office will create a strategic plan aimed to decrease homelessness and improve health and human services outcomes for people who experience homelessness.

“Homelessness is a pervasive issue in our state that has been long overlooked,” said Johnson. ”We must continue to expand services to assist people and families who need it most.”

House Bill 2831 was signed into law Wednesday.

NORTH CHICAGO – Senator Adriane Johnson joins Representative Rita Mayfield in hosting a training session to help people learn how they can take advantage of grants available.

“Obtaining funding to better serve our communities can be quite daunting,” said Johnson (D – Buffalo Grove). “This training session ensures that grantees are equipped with all the information necessary to successfully apply.”

The purpose of GATA is to increase accountability and transparency in the use of grant funds while reducing the administrative burden on both state agencies and grantees. This free GATA training session will take place Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the North Chicago Public Library located at 2100 Argonne Dr.

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BUFFALO GROVE – Senator Adriane Johnson released the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling on the pretrial release portions of the SAFE-T Act:

“I applaud the Illinois Supreme Court in historically upholding provisions of the SAFE-T Act. This monumental measure will further ensure that everyone is granted the same freedoms and humane treatment regardless of economic standing.

“While we have much work to do, this is a long-overdue win in dismantling systemic racism and creating a fair and equitable criminal legal system for all.”

WHEELING – State Senator Adriane Johnson is encouraging the community to join her and connect over coffee at Eggsperience in Wheeling on July 15.

“Every month I look forward to being able to take the time to connect with the community,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “These moments allow me to gain a better understanding of how to best support the needs of the 30^th District.”

The event will be held Saturday, July 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Eggsperience located at 419 W. Dundee Rd. in Wheeling.

Each Coffee and Connect serves as an open forum for community members to engage in informal conversations with the senator and each other about issues facing the community and the state.

The event is free and open to area residents. Those with questions are encouraged to contact Senator Johnson’s office at 847-672-6201 or visit her website at www.SenatorAdrianeJohnson.com.