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Secretary of State testifies to U.S. Senate panel about Illinois’ recent effort to prohibit book bans

September 15, 2023 | By JENNIFER FULLER, Capitol News Illinois

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias was in Washington, D.C. this week to testify before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding a new state law aimed at deterring book bans. Giannoulias, whose position also includes the title of “state librarian,” this spring championed legislation allowing his office to withhold state money from public libraries if they ban…

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Durbin, Duckworth announce $24 million loan to Quincy University

July 6, 2021 | By Muddy River News

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) on June 25 announced a $24 million loan to Quincy University through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. The loan will be used to provide long-term financing by refinancing existing debt on property located with Quincy University. The…

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