Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett
Recent News About Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett
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Illinois issues data breach notice; IDOT announces school safety grants
The Illinois Secretary of State’s Office has issued a notice regarding a data breach that may have exposed the personal information of residents. Approximately 50,000 individuals received letters about a “data security incident” from early April, in which an unidentified person accessed the Lake County government’s computer system and sent phishing emails to employees of the Illinois Secretary of State.
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Governor signs record-breaking budget amid controversy
Governor Signs Record Spending Budget with Billion-Dollar Tax Hike
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Senator Bennett criticizes governor's proposed $53 billion budget for fiscal year 2025
SPRINGFIELD—Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) issued a statement after voting against Governor Pritzker’s budget, which proposes to spend over $53 billion in Fiscal Year 2025.
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Illinois General Assembly passes record budget amidst tax hikes
Last week, the Illinois General Assembly passed Governor JB Pritzker’s budget, which includes nearly a billion dollars in new taxes to address the migrant crisis. The budget sets a new record for government spending at just over $53 billion, marking an increase of nearly $13 billion since Pritzker took office.
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Bennett Public Library launches summer reading challenge for children and teens
The Bennett Public Library is encouraging children and teens to participate in its annual Summer Reading Challenge, which begins on June 1 and runs through August 31. The program aims to foster a love of reading among young people during the summer months.
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Senator Bennett sponsors bill recognizing US Space Force as official military branch
State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) is sponsoring legislation to formally recognize the United States Space Force as an official branch of the United States Armed Forces.
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Illinois Teachers Union Demands Additional Funding Amidst Fiscal Challenges
On May 15, hundreds of members from the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) gathered at the Capitol to demand an additional $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). This move was met with criticism as it required the district to hire substitute teachers, thus utilizing significant taxpayer dollars. The salaries of CTU members who attended the gathering in Springfield were also covered by taxpayer funds.
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Construction on Interstate 57 in Iroquois County set to begin May 20
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, construction on Interstate 57 in Iroquois County will commence on Monday, May 20. The designated work zone extends from mile marker 279 near Onarga to mile marker 286 north of Gilman.