May 20, 2009

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate approved the first massive statewide capital construction project in ten years on Wednesday, which State Sen. Dan Cronin (R-Elmhurst) said will greatly benefit the 21st District.

Cronin has been advocating for a capital program, noting that he is aware of the need for a statewide road and school construction plan which will help his district and the state as a whole.

“These projects will go to improve safety, reduce gridlock on our roads, maintain our bridges, increase funding for schools—the College of DuPage is set to receive more than $25 million and Elmhurst College and Midwestern University have each been allocated around $4 million,” Cronin said. “These are important projects that will benefit our community, in addition to the thousands of projects across Illinois that will create jobs and encourage development.”

May 19, 2009

Springfield, Ill. – Seniors who are eager to test their spelling skills are encouraged to show up for a qualifying round of the 2009 Illinois State Senior Spelling Bee, sponsored by Senator Cronin.

Senator Cronin is helping to sponsor two spelling bees, including one he is hosting with State Representative Sandy Pihos on Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. at York Township Center located at 1502 S. Meyers Road in Lombard, Illinois. There will be another spelling be on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Lexington Square of Elmhurst located at 400 West Butterfield Road in Elmhurst, Illinois.

May 19, 2009

The General Assembly has approved House Bill 272, which requires the Illinois High School Association to randomly test student athletes for performance-enhancing substances.

Cronin was a sponsor of the measure, which he explained is an attempt to deter the use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs by high school athletes.

“Though the public may not realize it, this is a problem in many schools. Many kids feel so much pressure to excel and succeed that they turn to steroids or other drugs as a way to bulk up and increase stamina. Unfortunately, we know that performance-enhancing drugs can have a devastating impact on a teenager’s mental and physical health,” Cronin said. “This legislation is a way to send the message that use of these drugs won’t be tolerated.”

May 19, 2009

Springfield, Ill. – As the Illinois Legislature works toward the scheduled May 31 adjournment deadline, lawmakers are approving hundreds of bills to be sent to the governor, including several sponsored by Senator Cronin.

On May 19, the Illinois Senate approved legislation that would require school districts to post certificated administrators’ salary compensation reports on the districts’ Web sites. Cronin said he has often been frustrated by the current system, which limits public disclosure of administrators’ salaries.