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Joyce-led measure to expand hunting permit eligibility signed into law

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Friday, August 01, 2025 03:36 PM

HB2340 Signed

SPRINGFIELD – Landowners and farmers will now have more flexibility when it comes to hunting on their own property after legislation from State Senator Patrick Joyce was signed into law on Friday.

“People only get so much time in a season to get out there and hunt,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “This legislation will make sure hunters maximize their time hunting deer, instead of hunting for permits.”

House Bill 2340 allows landowner deer, turkey and hunting permits to be issued without charge to Illinois landowners who own at least 20 acres in a county where there is positively identified chronic wasting disease cases in the deer herd, resident tenants of at least 20 acres of commercial agricultural land where they will hunt, or an owner, shareholder or partner of a business that owns at least 20 acres of land.

Read more: Joyce-led measure to expand hunting permit eligibility signed into law

Joyce encourages people to apply for next round of pre-apprenticeship program applications

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Monday, July 28, 2025 01:43 PM

Joyce IWPAP 2025

KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce is encouraging people to apply for the fifth round of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program provides training opportunities, expands the talent pipeline and boosts diversity in the construction industry and building trades.

“The trades are an essential part of any community,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “This program strives to eliminate the obstacles keeping hard-working people from getting their foot in the door of vital industries.”

Read more: Joyce encourages people to apply for next round of pre-apprenticeship program applications

Joyce secures over $201,000 for nine libraries in the 40th District

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Wednesday, July 02, 2025 11:30 AM

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KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce announced nine libraries in the 40th District are set to receive a combined total of nearly $201,000 for library services and programming.

“The public library is a place where everyone is welcome and given an opportunity to learn," said Joyce (D-Kankakee). "Like with my summer book club, I am always looking for ways to get people going to their local libraries."

Through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program, 639 public libraries statewide will receive nearly $18 million in grants. Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including books, e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures.

Read more: Joyce secures over $201,000 for nine libraries in the 40th District

Joyce commends Shapiro Development Center investment in Kankakee

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Wednesday, June 04, 2025 03:39 PM

Shapiro

KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce is commending Illinois’ “Surplus to Success” program for their effort and investment of unutilized land in Kankakee.

“This program takes the forgotten projects of the past and turns them into projects of the future with a boost from private investment,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “The Shapiro Development Center’s unused land is ripe for investment and has the potential to bring jobs and economic success to Kankakee.”

Illinois pledged a historic $500 million investment in site readiness—marking a bold step forward in transforming unused state properties into hubs of economic opportunity. This investment—which represents the largest site readiness investment in state history—will prepare sites across the state to attract new industries, create jobs, and bring new life to communities that have long been impacted by shuttered or unused facilities. The “Surplus to Success” program is led by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, which will prepare idle state-owned properties for private development.

Read more: Joyce commends Shapiro Development Center investment in Kankakee

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  1. Joyce working to save the Illinois harness racing industry
  2. Joyce launches annual Summer Book Club
  3. Joyce secures $2.7 million grant for multi-use paths in Park Forest and Chicago Heights
  4. Joyce-led measure to expand hunting permit eligibility passes Senate
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Springfield Office:
Stratton Building
Section C, Office L
Springfield, IL 62706
217.782.7419

District Offices:
179 S. Wall St.
Kankakee, IL 60901
708.756.0882