COMMUNITY EVENT: Tilden CCA Summer Fun Camp

State Senator Mattie Hunter invites students to attend Tilden’s Career Community Academy’s 2nd Annual Summer Fun Camp. Youth entering grades 6 – 11 can participate in the six-week program that takes place from June 27 – August 5 at Tilden CCA, 4747 South Union Ave.

Children and teens can participate in creative dance, Zumba, boys and girls basketball skills camp, baseball and softball skills camp, community soccer team, Tilden TV and Radio and workforce development. Free breakfast and lunch are offered.

Hunter's quality foster home plan goes to governor’s desk

SPRINGFIELD – The quality of Illinois foster care homes will improve for more than 13,000 children under legislation sponsored by state Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago).

Under current state law, foster parents considered unfit to raise children can re-apply one year after losing their license. House Bill 4966 would ensure that past performance of a foster home is taken into account for future licenses.

"Wards deserve the same quality households as their peers who live with their biological parents," Hunter said. "It is Illinois' responsibility to prevent a revolving door of unfit, neglectful and sometimes abusive foster parents from harming our children."

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Hunter votes for state education budget

SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and the Illinois State Senate voted to fully fund education for K-12 and preschool.

House Bill 2990 would provide additional money for P-12 education including a $75 million increase for early childhood education. The proposal would make sure schools start on time in the fall.

“I voted to fully fund our education system for students across our state,” said Hunter, Majority Caucus Whip. “P-12 education has remained a top priority for lawmakers and the governor. Putting our children first can help students and parents rest at ease.”

House Bill 2990 went to the House for further approval.

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Leader Hunter makes it easier for youth to vote

SPRINGFIELD – Youth participation in Illinois elections would increase under legislation that State Sen. Mattie Hunter voted for on Thursday.

The Illinois Senate passed a measure to create automatic voter registration for Illinoisans.

"Increasing youth participation will allow a necessary voice to be heard in our political system,” said Hunter, a career advocate for youth rights. “Today, we’re moving Illinois forward by making it easier for residents, especially young people, to exercise their voice and their right to vote.”

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