Illinois State Senator Mike Porfirio

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park2BURBANK – State Senator Mike Porfirio is encouraging local governmental agencies to apply for funding through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program following the Department of Natural Resources announcing $54 million in funding is available through the current grant cycle.

“I strongly encourage local agencies to take advantage of the OSLAD grant program,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This funding provides an incredible opportunity to improve our communities by developing and updating public parks and recreational spaces.”

OSLAD is a matching grant program that offers funding assistance to local governments to acquire and develop land for public parks. Following the execution of a grant agreement, OSLAD provides an advance payment of 50% of the grant award amount for approved development projects. Local agencies must demonstrate their ability to finance the remaining project costs before receiving the rest of the grant funds.

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antique chair standing waterSPRINGFIELD – Significant flooding hit Cook County in the wake of historic storms last summer, leaving numerous properties with immense damage and leading President Joe Biden to approve a federal disaster declaration for the area. In response, State Senator Mike Porfirio championed a new law to address future flooding concerns by giving renters the right to receive critical information about a property’s flooding history before they sign their lease.

“Protecting our residents from the dangers of flooding starts with providing them with essential information,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This law safeguards our communities by requiring property owners to disclose flood risks, which will help tenants avoid hazardous living conditions and protect their wellbeing.”

Berwyn and Cicero received nearly nine inches of rain in a matter of hours from a storm on July 2 last summer, causing extensive damage to residential and commercial properties and requiring costly repairs. Illinois becomes the eighth state to require disclosure of flood risk to renters. Through the new law, potential tenants will be equipped with essential information about flood risks before renting property, fostering a fair and informed rental market.

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list of military benefitsSPRINGFIELD – Members of the National Guard and Reserve who are college or university students will soon be able to make up coursework they missed due to military obligations, thanks to a new law State Senator Mike Porfirio spearheaded through the General Assembly.

“This new law ensures our National Guard and Reserve members can fulfill their military duties without jeopardizing their academic progress,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “This is a vital step in supporting their dual commitment to both education and service.”

According to Student Veterans of America, around 16% of military students are members of the Reserve or National Guard. The new law ensures fair treatment for these students by requiring public colleges and universities in Illinois to enact policies allowing students to complete missed classwork and assignments if the reason for the student’s absence was to fulfill military obligations. 

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Porfirio4757SPRINGFIELD – Veterans and service members across the state will soon have enhanced benefits knowledge, thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Mike Porfirio.

“This law ensures our veterans have easy access to critical information, helping them fully utilize the support they’ve earned through their service,” said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township). “In making this information more accessible, we are empowering veterans to take full advantage of the resources they deserve while reflecting our deep gratitude to those who have served our nation.”

Porfirio’s law requires the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to produce and distribute a comprehensive benefits, services and protections poster. Through the new law, veterans and service members will have streamlined access to information about critical resources — such as tax benefits and the Illinois veteran driver’s license — that will empower them to navigate the complexities of their available support systems effectively. The law centralizes essential information in one accessible format, helping to facilitate informed decision-making.

House Bill 4757 was signed into law on Friday and goes into effect on Jan. 1.

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Springfield Office:
Stratton Office Building
Section F, Office L
401 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0054

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6215 W. 79th St., Suite 1A
Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 430-2510