State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) saw four measures passed out of the Illinois Senate on Friday, including one resolution that was adopted.
 
“I am pleased with what I was able to accomplish today with passing my four measures,” Hunter said. “I am appreciative of my colleagues’ consideration and support of this legislation, and am hopeful we will see similar outcomes in the House.”
 
The measures passed Friday are:
 
SB 62 adapts current state mental health law regarding the definition of what constitutes a “clinical psychologist” in Illinois.
 
“Having a background in counseling,” Hunter said, “I know firsthand the importance of clearly defining the responsibilities of a licensed counselor and making sure that our mental health care professionals and their practices are on par.”

State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) said this week that she is disheartened by the process used by Chicago Public Schools to determine the 129 schools now targeted for potential closing.

Hunter was adamant that she believes a school closings moratorium is needed to give students, parents, community residents and CPS time to adequately assess safety, social and educational issues these closings may present. 33 of the 129 listed schools facing potential closing lie within the boundaries of the 3rd Senate District.

“City and state officials, as well as students, parents and community residents, have been kept in the dark and out of secret meetings where these school closing decisions were made,’” said Hunter.

Hunter maintains that she is not opposed to all the decisions made in respect to the schools in