Illinois quick hits: Davis Gates selected to lead IFT; new veterans facilities in Quincy
Davis Gates selected to lead IFT
Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates is now also the president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers.
Union delegates elected Gates to replace outgoing president Dan Montgomery on Saturday.
The IFT is planning a statewide lobby day and press conference in Springfield Oct. 29, the second-to-last day of the General Assembly’s fall veto session.
New veterans facilities in Quincy
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs and the Capital Development Board have announced the opening of a new veterans home in Quincy.
Agency officials say the renovation and rehabilitation project provides a 260,000 square foot long-term care home for 210 residents and an 80,000 square foot independent living facility for 88 residents.
Human trafficking suppression operation
Illinois State Police reported the arrest of eight people during a human trafficking suppression operation in Williamson County last week.
Seven of the eight individuals arrested were charged with traveling to meet a minor and indecent solicitation.
If you suspect human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 or text *233733. For more information visit www.humantraffickinghotline.org.
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