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CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam is proud to announce three organizations in the 8th District will be receiving over $200,000 for literacy program enhancements, workplace skills development and more.

“The organizations receiving this funding are hubs of community engagement, bringing residents together through programming and access to knowledge,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “These grants will ensure our vibrant community centers will be able to provide literacy programs and increase accessible workforce development programs right here in our district.”

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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.”

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois residents could soon have a new license plate option thanks to a measure sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam that will showcase the 100 Club of Illinois.

“Continuing to support organizations throughout our state that regularly give back to first responders and their families is vital,” said Villivalam (D-Chicago). “Supporting them through offering license plate decals brings more awareness to the group and increases the availability of resources.”