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Hutchinson Speaks Out Regarding Illinois’ Budget Crisis
Sen. Hutchinson: “Some Of Us Understand Who We Represent” Angela Caputo – reporter/blogger for Progress Illinois State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) is one lawmaker that supporters of a responsible state budget can count as an ally. During a press conference in Springfield today, Hutchinson stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the newly-formed group Women For A Better Illinois... [Read more]
Test the rape kits
Last week, I was honored to pass landmark legislation out of the Criminal Law committee that grew out of an investigation by our Attorney General Lisa Madigan. SB3269 will make Illinois the first in the nation to mandate the submission of sexual assault evidence once it is collected from the victim at the hospital. I know you share my belief that the monsters who victimize women and children should... [Read more]
Hutchinson advances after-school bill
Legislation would provide oversight for youth programs SPRINGFIELD | A bill authored by State Sen. Toi Hutchinson, D-Olympia Fields, to create standards for quality after-school programs across the state passed out of a senate committee Wednesday. The proposed Afterschool Youth Development Program Act is designed to create accountability in currently existing afterschool programs and provide assistance... [Read more]
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I am so ready for 2010! 2009 was a year marked with incredible transitions. I began my state senate career in the back drop of an historic national election, followed by a horrendous impeachment trial, coupled with a state budget meltdown in the face of world wide economic collapse. People lost jobs, families lost their homes, and everyone lost faith in government. But there... [Read more]
Happy Holidays!
Tools to Fight Back!
There has always been concern amongst law enforcement that laws related to stalking weren’t strong enough. With advancements in technology, stalkers are finding new ways to harass and intimidate victims. Today, a stalker isn’t just the person following you a couple of paces behind and hiding in bushes or peeking in your window. To give law enforcement clearer definitions of stalking... [Read more]
Governor Signs Measure Updating Illinois Stalking Laws
From the Illinois Senate Senator Toi Hutchinson For Immediate Release: August 27, 2009 Senator Hutchinson’s Office Media Contact: Jillian Dykhoff 217.782.0085 Attorney General’s Office: Robyn Ziegler, 312.814.3118 GOVERNOR SIGNS MEASURE UPDATING ILLINOIS STALKING LAWS Springfield, IL- A measure designed to give Illinois law enforcement officials more tools to combat stalking was approved... [Read more]
Hutchinson Looks to Educate Youth About Financial Responsibility
From the Illinois Senate State Senator Toi Hutchinson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 12, 2009 217.782.0085 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jillian Dykhoff Credit Card Marketing Limitation Bill Signed By Governor Hutchinson looks to educate youth about financial responsibility Springfield, IL-Legislation sponsored by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D - Olympia Fields) creating the Credit Card Marketing Act of 2009... [Read more]
Governor Signs Low Income Energy Assistance Bill
News From the Illinois Senate State Senators A.J. Wilhelmi & Toi Hutchinson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2009 217.782.0085 FOR MORE INFORMATION Jillian Dykhoff GOVERNOR SIGNS LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE BILL Springfield, IL- Legislation giving energy assistance relief to more low-income families in Illinois sponsored by State Sens. A.J. Wilhelmi (D-Joliet) and Toi Hutchinson (D – Olympia... [Read more]
Hutchinson Takes Celebrity Goat-Milking Contest
The Daily Journal July 31, 2009 State Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) jumped up and down and shouted “I’ve got a new talent! I’ve got a new talent!” “I’ve seen that picture of Debbie (Halvorson) on the wall ever since I took office – and now I’ve done it.” That photo showed Hutchinson’s predecessor, U.S. Rep. Halvorson (D-Crete),... [Read more]
