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Ventura welcomes state investment to expand fast EV charging in District 43

JOLIET – State Senator Rachel Ventura announced two locations in the 43rd District have been selected to receive state grant funding to install new electric vehicle fast-charging stations, helping expand Illinois’ EV charging network, make cleaner transportation more accessible, and reduce dependence on volatile global oil markets.

The grant awards will support the installation of four-port Level 3 DC fast chargers at the Fairfield Inn in Bolingbrook and Autosales on Route 52 in Joliet in District 43.

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Ventura’s district office becomes battery collection site

• Battery Network
• District Office

JOLIET – State Senator Rachel Ventura’s district office is officially a battery collection site in conjunction with The Battery Network. Under Illinois law, household and medium-format batteries are prohibited from being tossed in the garbage and should be recycled properly.

“This partnership with The Battery Network provides a convenient, safe and approved way to dispose of household batteries that can no longer be used,” and said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Recycling batteries is an easy way to help protect our community and homes.”

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Ventura secures Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Grants for local organizations

• R3 Grants
• Criminal Justice

JOLIET – State Senator Rachel Venture has announced that five organizations in the 43rd District have received funding from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) through the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) grant program. Thanks to Ventura’s efforts, over $1.2 million was awarded to local organizations in District 43.

“Systemic racism and historic disinvestment continues to plague our communities”, said Ventura (D-Joliet). “These organizations are doing the hard work on the frontlines of our most vulnerable communities, and this funding will ensure vital services such as mentorship, job training and tailored programming reaches those who need it.”

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Ventura to host ICASH, Mobile DMV and ribbon cutting event on July 13

JOLIET – State Senator Rachel Ventura’s office will be hosting a Mobile DMV and ICASH event at Cornerstone Services’ McDonough Street office Monday. Representatives from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office and the Illinois Treasurer’s Office will be on-site to help residents access these state services a little bit closer to home.

"This event provides a convenient way for those receiving services through Cornerstone, and the community in general, to access DMV and iCash offerings,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). This event will also cut down on wait times, makes the Secretary of State's and Treasurer's office more accessible, and celebrates the opening of Cornerstone Services' newest location in Joliet.  I look forward to Cornerstone being able to assist more people in District 43."

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