ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Literacy programs within the 27th District will receive nearly $300,000 in combined state grants, thanks to support from State Senator Mark Walker.

“By continuing to provide funding for programs that support adult and family literacy, we are empowering individuals of all ages to develop critical skills that will help them reach personal and professional goals,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “I am proud that these grants will uplift members of our community and will allow them to find success.”

The funds, awarded by the Illinois Secretary of State, included more than $28 million for library services and literacy programs throughout the state.

In Walker’s district, adult and family literacy programs will receive a total of $299,136. This includes $156,000 for Township High School District 214, $85,000 for The Center and $58,136 for Hanul Family Alliance. Grants will support programs that assist learners in enhancing their reading, writing, math and English literacy skills.

More information about the Secretary of State’s adult literacy grant programs can be found here.

SPRINGFIELD — A new law from State Senator Mark Walker to eliminate fraud in the digital currency industry will help protect thousands of Illinois consumers from predatory practices.

“Investment in cryptocurrency and digital coin has grown exponentially in recent years,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “This law will allow that growth to continue while creating a safer environment for consumers that invest in it.”

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS —State Senator Mark Walker announced over $9 million in grants from the Illinois Department of Transportation will fund four projects aimed at easing travel across the 27^th District.

“These projects are vital to building safer, more accessible methods of travel for the 27^th District community,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “I am proud that these developments are coming to the community and will continue to advocate for more efforts to ease transportation in the district.”

SPRINGFIELD — According to a recent Pew Research poll, 63% of adult Americans have little to no confidence in the reliability and safety of crypto. Stronger consumer protections and greater consumer trust for those using digital coin are one step closer to becoming reality in Illinois thanks to State Senator Mark Walker.

“Illinois consumers need a safe environment to feel confident in engaging in this new digital market,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “This legislation would build the bridge to promote trust between digital currency companies and consumers.”