Castro announces local communities to receive more than $9 million in funding for road improvements

• Rebuild Illinois

ELGIN – State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) announced this week that local communities would be receiving more than $9 million in funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Multi-Year Improvement Program to develop state highways in the area.

“I’m proud to have worked with local leaders and IDOT to secure funding for these projects,” Castro said. “As our state begins to open back up, these road improvements will ensure locals and visitors alike experience safe and easy travel around our community.”

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Castro announces Elgin, Kane County set to receive more funds for infrastructure projects

• Rebuild Illinois

ELGIN – As part of the fourth round of Rebuild Illinois grants, State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) announced that Kane County will be receiving nearly $3 million in funding for infrastructure improvements. An additional $1.8 million will be going to the city of Elgin.

“Projects funded by the Rebuild Illinois plan continue to be an integral part of making our communities safer and easier to travel,” Castro said. “These grants are bringing Illinois to the forefront of infrastructure investment.”

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Castro passes measure to address racial disparities in maternal mortality

SPRINGFIELD – To address disparities in maternal mortality and support new mothers, State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) passed a measure that would give them the extra help they need in the crucial postpartum months.

“Studies have shown how important postpartum care is for both the mother and the baby, and unfortunately many mothers don’t have the resources to follow up with their doctors after giving birth,” Castro said. “Black mothers are even more at risk for postpartum complications, so this measure is aiming to address those disparities and protecting every new mother.”

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Castro proud of measure confronting unequal maternal mortality rates

• Maternal Health

SPRINGFIELD – Following the release of the second Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Report by the Illinois Department of Public Health, State Senator Cristina Castro (D- Elgin) has spearheaded a measure to reduce maternal mortality and support new mothers – especially Black mothers – throughout the state.

“The vast majority of postpartum deaths are preventable, so we need to be doing all we can to minimize those deaths,” said Castro, who has been an ongoing advocate for reducing postpartum morbidity. “This legislation will help all pregnant and postpartum mothers, but it will also work to reduce the racial disparities in maternal mortality.”

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