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Villivalam introduces measure to unify public transit in the northeastern Illinois region

Category: Press Releases
Friday, January 31, 2025 04:08 PM

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SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Ram Villivalam introduced a measure to ensure safe, reliable, accessible, and integrated service in the northeastern Illinois region.

“As someone who grew up using public transit and as someone who represents thousands of constituents who are reliant on public transit to get to their school, doctor, and place of work, I am committed to implementing the bold policies needed to achieve a robust public transit system,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we continue to improve public transit to ensure that it works for all of our residents and that the system is accountable to the taxpayers.”

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Villivalam named Majority Caucus Whip for 104th General Assembly

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Thursday, January 23, 2025 09:20 AM

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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) released the following statement after being appointed to serve as majority caucus whip for the 104th General Assembly:

“I am honored to share that Senate President Don Harmon and my colleagues have chosen me as one of the Majority Caucus Whips. I look forward to continuing to advocate on behalf of working and middle class families of the 8th District and across the state of Illinois in this new role.

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Villivalam releases statement on Chicago Transit Authority president’s retirement

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Monday, January 13, 2025 12:13 PM

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CHICAGO - State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) released a statement following the announcement of Chicago Transit Authority President Dorval Carter’s retirement:

“I would like to thank President Carter for his years of public service and I wish him the best in his retirement.

I look forward to continuing to work with the City of Chicago, the Chicago Transit Authority and all stakeholders to ensure our region has a safe, reliable and accessible world class public transit system that is accountable to our taxpayers, commuters and all of our residents.”

Villivalam supports measure to increase nursing home staff add-on payments

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Wednesday, January 08, 2025 08:41 AM

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SPRINGFIELD - To ensure nursing homes have the resources to be properly staffed, State Senator Ram Villivalam supported a measure that would make changes to the formula used for calculating per-diem add-on payments for nursing home staff.

“The 8th Senate District has the highest number of nursing homes in the State,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “It is imperative I voted to ensure that our nursing homes have the resources to be staffed at the highest levels. It is a top priority to provide quality care for our resident and decent worker’s conditions.”

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  1. Villivalam supports Karina’s Law to enhance protections for domestic violence survivors
  2. Villivalam measure to protect those seeking a name change
  3. Illinois legislators and transit stakeholders reflect on delegation trip to Germany
  4. Villivalam hosts sixth subject matter hearing on how funding transit is a statewide priority
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Welcome

I hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy. While there is no question that the last few years have been an unprecedented and unsettling time for all of us, my office and I have partnered with and witnessed the incredible support offered by members of our communities.
 
I remain committed to providing proactive, progressive, and effective representation on behalf of the residents of the 8th State Senate District.
 
My office and I aim to provide top notch constituent services and to keep you updated on the latest in Springfield. This website is your portal to connecting with my office and I for any way we may be of assistance to you or your family, including keeping you informed on our community-centered agenda in the Illinois Senate. Below you can find our contact information, office hours and the latest news.
 
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Ram Villivalam
State Senator, IL-08

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District Office
3851 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659
(872) 208-5188

Springfield Office
Stratton Office Building
401 S. Spring St.
Section C, Office E
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5500

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