Peters commends over $70,000 for Family Legacy Foundation literacy program

CHICAGO — State Senator Robert Peters recently announced that a total of $70,500 has been granted to Family Legacy Foundation’s Adult Volunteer Literacy Program.

“Promoting basic literacy skills is one of the most powerful ways we can uplift our community and prepare residents for success,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “This grant will directly impact those who need these resources most, providing them with the skills they need to thrive.”

The grants were awarded by Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias, who has awarded nearly $22 million for library services and $6 million for literacy programs throughout the state.

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Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board better represented thanks to Peters

• HB 4409

SPRINGFIELD — To foster inclusivity and effectiveness, State Senator Robert Peters’ legislation expanding representation and funding flexibility within the Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board was signed into law.

"The Adult Redeploy Illinois program will now be able to better address those they seek to serve," said Peters (D-Chicago). "This new law expands representation to those with firsthand experience in the ARI system to ensure the voices who the ARI board seeks to impact are heard.”

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Peters’ new set of laws promises a smoother process for individuals to have records cleared

• SB 3463
• SB 2626

CHICAGO – State Senator Robert Peters’ measures to make record expungement a smoother process for individuals and the court systems were signed into law this month.

“The current process for expunging records can be complex, especially for young people,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “These new laws put rehabilitation and reintegration at the core of our court proceedings, emphasizing positive change and growth for all criminal justice-involved individuals.”

Peters’ new law, Senate Bill 3463, streamlines the expungement process by scheduling juvenile court record expungements alongside initial court decisions, reducing the need for multiple court appearances. Further, under Senate Bill 2626, defendants in diversion programs can apply for expungement 61 days before their case is expected to be dismissed instead of waiting until afterward.

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New laws led by Peters create fairer, more impartial systems for survivors

• sb 3652
• SB 3285

SPRINGFIELD — More survivors of domestic abuse and gender-based violence will be aware of their rights and resources thanks to two laws from State Senator Robert Peters.

"Survivors deserve trust in our justice system and the ability to seek safety from abusive situations, and these laws offer that empowerment," said Peters (D-Chicago). "It's crucial to ensure individuals have the resources to seek support and factor in their experiences when crafting legislation."

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