Illinois State Senator Patricia Van Pelt

Job Access Town Hall

: Published: 09 December 2020

On Dec. 15 I will be hosting a virtual town hall with officials from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to discuss job access and trainings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Register here: http://www.senatorvanpelt.com/jobaccesstownhall or stream on Facebook Live.

You can submit any questions you may have here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1O5loWsyOy61jMggLVOGjdzj7XYDj9zgdp1O9TyESIdE

Van Pelt impressed on reduction in DNA Backlogs, empathizes with those awaiting justice

: Published: 04 December 2020

pexels edward jenner 4031442 CHICAGO – Senator Van Pelt (D-Chicago) led a hearing on the state’s DNA backlog Thursday morning, and was impressed by the progress the Illinois State Police has made over the past few months. However, she wants to emphasize the gravity of the lives awaiting justice.

“I am happy to see a continual decrease in the backlog, but we must remember that we’re talking about lives, not numbers,” Van Pelt said. “We are all touched by the people who have been raped and murdered with no justice. We will find a solution.”

Van Pelt to host Senate hearing on DNA backlog updates

: Published: 02 December 2020

dna 163466 1280 CHICAGO – To discuss updates on the state’s DNA backlog, Senate Public Health Chair Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) will lead a Senate committee hearing Thursday morning.

“A lot has been going on this year, but we have not forgotten about those who are waiting for answers for heinous crimes done to their loved ones,” Van Pelt said. “Illinois State Police have made some advances since our last hearing, and it’s time to check in on the task force recommendations.”

Jesse White Announces Closure of Driver Services Facilities from Nov. 17 until Dec. 7, 2020, Due to Worsening COVID-19 Pandemic

: Published: 13 November 2020

Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations will be extended until June 1, 2021
White encourages online renewal options
CDL facilities remain open for truck drivers

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing Driver Services facilities statewide will be closed to the public for in person transactions effective Tuesday, Nov. 17 and will reopen on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic. White is encouraging the public to take advantage of online services.

In addition, White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards will be extended until June 1, 2021. This June 1, 2021 extension also includes those who have February, March, April and May 2021 expiration dates. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until June 1, 2021. CDL (Commercial Driver License) holders and commercial permit holders are excluded from this extension due to federal requirements.