Social Equity Cannabis Workshop

• Event
• Cannabis

Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) is hosting a Social Equity Cannabis Wrokshop in partnership with the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportuniy on February 11 at the Columbus Park Refectory from 5-7 p.m.

Black Caucus: State has made great strides, but there’s work still to be done

• Black Caucus
• State of the State

SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus (ILBC) responded to Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State address on Wednesday.

Leaders of the Black Caucus discussed key issues brought up by the governor’s address that specifically affect black communities throughout the state, including early childhood education, health care and criminal justice reform.

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Lightford applauds Pritzker’s commitment to education

• State of the State

SPRINGFIELD – Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) responded to Gov. JB Pritzker’s State of the State Address on Wednesday with the following statement:

“Last year, the governor gave the General Assembly an extra push to get some big items done, and I look forward to building on such a successful session. I am particularly excited about investing in early childhood education and working to make college more affordable.”

“Education is a vital tool in lifting people out of poverty, and I am glad Governor Pritzker shares my commitment to the children of Illinois.”

Lightford heartbroken by the loss of Trooper Rieves

MAYWOOD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) released the following statement following the tragic loss of childhood friend and retired Illinois State Trooper Greg Rieves this past weekend.

“Greg was the kind of person you never saw angry. He was a peacemaker who was always smiling. We have been friends since we were in kindergarten, and it feels like losing a brother. When he was in the Illinois State Police Academy, I was working on my Master’s at University of Illinois at Springfield, and I was so honored to have the opportunity to attend his graduation.”

“Our community and the Proviso East Class of ’86 is hurting in the loss of a local hero and inspiration. This tragedy has left us heartbroken, and we will honor our brother Trooper Greg Rieves’ legacy by coming together with love and support for one another. The entire Proviso East community bleeds blue for our fellow Pirate.”
“I wish the two injured troopers a safe and speedy recovery, and extend my deepest condolences to Greg’s family and friends.”