Lightford announces nearly $19 million in transportation improvements to come to the Westside and Western Suburbs

MAYWOOD – Kimberly A. Lightford, Illinois Senate Majority Leader, was a lead advocate of the passage of Rebuild Illinois and joins the Illinois Department of Transportation to announce an investment of more than $18 million in transportation improvement projects within the next year.

“A strong transportation system is vital to for economic development and plays a key role in ensuring social well-being and prosperity of our communities,” said Lightford (D-Maywood). “Our residents depend on these roads and bridges and improving them will enhance their quality of life and environmental sustainability.”

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Lightford continues to promote equity for working families through promotion of sales tax holiday

BROADVIEW – As a champion of education and equity, Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood), Illinois Senate Majority Leader, joined Governor JB Pritzker Thursday to promote the state’s sales tax holiday on school supplies and clothing that will take place from Aug. 5 to Aug. 14. 

“As the cost-of-living rises, the School Sales Tax Holiday will give students the opportunity they deserve to be well-prepared for a successful school year,” Lightford said.  “Back to school time can be stressful enough for disadvantaged families, and this year Illinois is assisting all residents with some financial relief for the betterment of our students’ educational careers.” 

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13th Annual Uplift Our Future Back to School Event

Lightford announces local educational institutions to collectively receive over $400,000 in maintenance grants

MAYWOOD – A continued champion of prioritizing the educational needs of students, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) announces that a number of selected local school districts will be receiving a maintenance grant up to $50,000 for infrastructure improvements.  

“If we really want to set our students up for success, we have to ensure that their learning environments are safe and up to date in order to promote academic growth and eliminate unnecessary distractions,” said Lightford. 

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