Holmes secures $22,288 in Pandemic Recovery Grant for the Aurora Public Library District

Published: Friday, January 21, 2022 09:07 AM

holmes 042621AURORA – Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) has secured $22,288.00 for the Aurora Public Library District through Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White.

“I’m really excited to be directing funds to libraries that are focused on responding directly to the COVID-19 pandemic by modifying services, transforming spaces and developing resources for their local recovering workforce,” Holmes said.

Statewide, Sec. White has awarded nearly $6 million to libraries through the funding to allow these libraries to expand access to their patrons.

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Holmes' warm sock drive continues until February 4

Published: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 08:44 AM
socks 111521Winter socks are the most needed clothing item by homeless shelters, and the need continues after the holidays.To help our neighbors, Senator Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) is holding a sock drive for area shelters until Feb. 4. Shelters need new socks for men, women and children.
 
Donated items will benefit Hesed House. Please call Sen. Holmes' office if you have questions.

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Holmes: Aurora to get $1.2 million funding to enhance, revitalize local business community

Published: Thursday, January 13, 2022 11:46 AM

aurora bridge 011322AURORA –Aurora will receive $1.2 million in funds to boost the local business community, thanks to Assistant Senate Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora).

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will provide grants to enhance and revitalize local businesses, made possible by Illinois’ historic Rebuild Illinois Capital Program, legislation supported by Holmes in 2019.

“This funding will assist our city in creating new jobs and growing our economy,” Holmes said. “Like many cities, Aurora and its business community need resources to address not only further recovery and services from the pandemic, but also public safety issues.”

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New Holmes laws on animal rights highlighted in ‘Interesting New Laws in 2022’ feature

Published: Friday, January 07, 2022 01:55 PM

holmes 021121HB 572 works to stop predatory contract loan practice in pet stores; HB 168 addresses animal cruelty in public housing

SPRINGFIELD – A longtime animal rights advocate in the Illinois State Senate, Senate Assistant Majority Leader Linda Holmes (D-Aurora) had two of her new laws highlighted in the Illinois Senate Democrats’ annual feature on top new laws.

HB 572 prohibits the predatory lending practice by pet stores who charge high lending rates for customers purchasing high priced pets on credit.  Pet stores in Illinois who offer installment contract loans for the purchase of a cat or dog may no longer offer that service.

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