Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Illinois General Assembly Passes Senate Bill 2412, will keep Tinley Park Mental Health Center Open this fiscal year


Springfield - During the final day of their 2011 fall veto session, the
General Assembly voted to partially restore funding to a number of
programs, including mental health grants, alcoholism and
substance abuse programs, and more.  In order to pay for these
restorations, they sustained the governor's vetoes and lowered funding
in other areas, keeping all budget changes cost-neutral.

"Like any household working on its budget, we sometimes have to reassess
our priorities," explained State Senator AJ Wilhelmi (D-Joliet).  "When
we went back and looked at the budget we passed last spring, we decided
that we needed to increase spending in some areas and reduce spending in
others.  Our improved budget reflects important priorities, like care
for the mentally ill and developmentally disabled."

The restored funding will prevent the closure of several state
facilities that serve developmentally disabled individuals and the
mentally ill during the current fiscal year.  It also partially restores
mental health grants that go to local healthcare facilities, alcohol and
substance abuse prevention grants, burial services for the homeless and
very poor, homelessness prevention programs, Sudden Infant Death
Syndrome education and prevention programs, and need-based college
financial aid.

"We need to act carefully when it comes to closing state facilities,"
Wilhelmi said.  "They serve vulnerable populations who need continued
care.  I know that many Illinois families will rest easier knowing that
their families will continue to have high quality care.  Closing
facilities should not happen without a plan to relocate the people they
serve to other quality care facilities and programs."

Senate Bill 2412 has passed both chambers of the General Assembly and
now goes to the governor.


Here is the text of Senate Bill 2412:

SB2412 Engrossed  OMB097 00012 SDT 40012 b 
  AN ACT concerning appropriations. 

  Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented 
in the General Assembly: 

ARTICLE 1 

  Section 5.  The following named amounts, or so much 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects 
and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to the 
Department of Children and Family Services: 
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
10 
 For Personal Services ............................12,001,400 
11 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
12 
 For State Contributions to 
13 
   Social Security ....................................918,100 
14 
 For Contractual Services ..........................2,301,800 
15 
 For Travel ..........................................167,800 
16 
 For Commodities .......................................6,500 
17 
 For Printing ..........................................1,400 
18 
 For Equipment .........................................9,500 
19 
 For Telecommunications ..............................219,700 
20 
 For Attorney General Representation 
21 
   on Child Welfare Litigation Issues .................744,100 
22 
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  Total $17,244,800 
        PAYABLE FROM DCFS SPECIAL PURPOSES TRUST FUND 
 For Expenditures of Private Funds 
   for Child Welfare Improvements .....................689,100 
  Total $689,100 

  Section 10.  The following named amounts, or so much 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated 
to the Department of Children and Family Services: 
INSPECTOR GENERAL 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
10 
 For Personal Services .............................1,345,600 
11 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
12 
 For State Contributions to 
13 
   Social Security ....................................103,000 
14 
 For Contractual Services ............................591,500 
15 
 For Travel ...........................................12,700 
16 
 For Commodities .......................................4,800 
17 
 For Printing ............................................190 
18 
 For Equipment ...........................................950 
19 
 For Telecommunications 
20 
   Services ............................................42,800 
21 
  Total $2,225,400 
22 

  Section 15.  The following named amounts, or so much 
23 
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thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects 
and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to the 
Department of Children and Family Services: 
ADMINISTRATIVE CASE REVIEW 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
 For Personal Services .............................5,892,500 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
 For State Contributions to 
   Social Security ....................................450,800 
 For Contractual Services .............................21,400 
10 
 For Travel ..........................................117,000 
11 
 For Commodities .........................................950 
12 
 For Printing ............................................190 
13 
 For Equipment .........................................2,900 
14 
 For Telecommunications Services ......................13,300 
15 
  Total $6,841,500 
16 

  Section 20.  The following named amounts, or so much 
17 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects 
18 
and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to the 
19 
Department of Children and Family Services: 
20 
OFFICE OF QUALITY ASSURANCE 
21 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
22 
 For Personal Services .............................3,455,200 
23 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
24 
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 For State Contributions to 
   Social Security ....................................246,300 
 For Contractual Services ............................227,900 
 For Travel ..........................................180,900 
 For Commodities .......................................7,600 
 For Printing ..........................................3,200 
 For Equipment .........................................2,900 
 For Telecommunications ...............................20,000 
 For Child Death Review Teams ........................120,000 
  Total $4,506,000 
10 

  Section 25.  The following named amounts, or so much 
11 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated 
12 
to the Department of Children and Family Services: 
13 
CHILD WELFARE 
14 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
15 
 For Personal Services ............................48,037,100 
16 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
17 
 For State Contributions to 
18 
   Social Security ..................................3,674,900 
19 
 For Contractual Services ..........................2,134,700 
20 
 For Travel ........................................4,332,600 
21 
 For Commodities .....................................289,600 
22 
 For Printing ........................................200,000 
23 
 For Equipment ........................................39,900 
24 
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 For Telecommunications Services ...................3,156,900 
 For Targeted Case Management ......................9,907,700 
  Total $75,077,700 
PAYABLE FROM DCFS CHILDREN’S SERVICES FUND 
 For Independent Living Initiative ................10,300,000 
PAYABLE FROM C&FS FEDERAL PROJECTS FUND 
 For Federal Child Welfare Projects ..................780,900 

  Section 30.  The following named amounts, or so much 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated 
to the Department of Children and Family Services: 
10 
CHILD PROTECTION 
11 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
12 
 For Personal Services ............................91,518,400 
13 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
14 
 For State Contributions to 
15 
   Social Security ..................................7,001,100 
16 
 For Contractual Services ............................203,700 
17 
 For Travel ........................................1,635,300 
18 
 For Commodities .......................................4,600 
19 
 For Printing ..........................................1,900 
20 
 For Equipment ........................................21,400 
21 
 For Telecommunications Services .....................469,700 
22 
  Total $106,168,900 
23 
PAYABLE FROM C&FS FEDERAL PROJECTS FUND 
24 
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 For Federal Child Protection Projects .............6,941,600 
  Total $6,941,600 

  Section 35.  The following named amounts, or so much 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated 
to the Department of Children and Family Services: 
BUDGET AND FINANCE 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
 For Personal Services ............................12,418,500 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
 For State Contributions to 
10 
   Social Security ....................................950,000 
11 
 For Contractual Services .........................21,062,500 
12 
 For Travel ..........................................118,100 
13 
 For Commodities .....................................140,200 
14 
 For Printing ........................................266,000 
15 
 For Equipment .........................................6,200 
16 
 For Electronic Data Processing ....................3,215,800 
17 
 For Telecommunications Services ...................1,171,400 
18 
 For Operation of Automotive Equipment ................66,500 
19 
 For Refunds ...........................................5,500 
20 
 For Cook County Referral 
21 
   Support System .....................................247,200 
22 
  Total $42,219,300 
23 
         PAYABLE FROM DCFS CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUND 
24 
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 For all expenditures related to the 
   collection and distribution of Title 
   IV-E reimbursements for counties included 
   in the Title IV-E Juvenile Justice Program .......5,000,000 
 For Title IV-E Reimbursement 
   Enhancement ......................................4,228,800 
 For SSI Reimbursement .............................1,513,300 
 For AFCARS/SACWIS Information 
   System ..........................................22,370,400 
  Total $33,112,500 
10 

  Section 45.  The following named amounts, or so much 
11 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated 
12 
to the Department of Children and Family Services: 
13 
CLINICAL SERVICES 
14 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
15 
 For Personal Services .............................7,290,200 
16 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
17 
 For State Contributions to 
18 
   Social Security ....................................557,700 
19 
 For Contractual Services ............................171,600 
20 
 For Travel ..........................................111,700 
21 
 For Commodities .......................................1,700 
22 
 For Printing ............................................380 
23 
 For Equipment .........................................1,900 
24 
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 For Telecommunications Services ......................55,500 
  Total $8,625,700 
OFFICE OF THE GUARDIAN 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
 For Personal Services .............................4,692,600 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
 For State Contributions to 
   Social Security ....................................359,000 
 For Contractual Services ............................387,300 
 For Travel ...........................................53,200 
10 
 For Commodities .......................................4,800 
11 
 For Printing ............................................475 
12 
 For Equipment .........................................1,900 
13 
 For Telecommunications ...............................99,800 
14 
  Total $5,902,500 
15 
PURCHASE OF SERVICE MONITORING 
16 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
17 
 For Personal Services ............................29,770,500 
18 
 For Retirement Contributions ..............................0 
19 
 For State Contributions to 
20 
   Social Security ..................................2,277,400 
21 
 For Contractual Services ..........................1,674,000 
22 
 For Travel ...........................................53,200 
23 
 For Commodities .......................................5,500 
24 
 For Printing ..........................................1,200 
25 
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 For Equipment .........................................5,700 
 For Telecommunications ..............................116,600 
  Total $35,726,500 

  Section 50.  The following named amounts, or so much 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for payments for 
care of children served by the Department of Children and 
Family Services: 
GRANTS-IN-AID 
REGIONAL OFFICES 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
10 
 For Foster Homes and Specialized 
11 
   Foster Care and Prevention .....................184,504,400 
12 
 For Counseling and Auxiliary Services ............12,128,500 
13 
 For Institution and Group Home Care and 
14 
   Prevention .....................................151,206,600 
15 
 For Services Associated with the Foster 
16 
   Care Initiative ..................................6,812,200 
17 
 For Purchase of Adoption and 
18 
   Guardianship Services ..........................137,867,600 
19 
 For Health Care Network ...........................1,788,700 
20 
 For Cash Assistance and Housing 
21 
   Locator Service to Families in the 
22 
   Class Defined in the Norman Consent Order ........1,432,000 
23 
 For Youth in Transition Program .....................966,400 
24 
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 For MCO Technical Assistance and 
   Program Development ..............................1,600,500 
 For Pre Admission/Post Discharge 
   Psychiatric Screening ............................3,200,200 
 For Assisting in the Development 
   of Children's Advocacy Centers ...................2,069,500 
 For Psychological Assessments 
   including Operations and 
   Administrative Expenses ..........................3,273,600 
 For Family Preservation Services ..................1,709,500 
10 
 For Homeless Youth Services .......................3,259,800 
11 
  Total $511,819,500 
12 
PAYABLE FROM DCFS CHILDREN'S SERVICES FUND 
13 
 For Foster Homes and Specialized 
14 
   Foster Care and Prevention .....................145,913,100 
15 
 For Cash Assistance and Housing Locator 
16 
   Services to Families in the 
17 
   Class Defined in the Norman 
18 
   Consent Order ....................................2,071,300 
19 
 For Counseling and Auxiliary Services ............12,047,200 
20 
 For Institution and Group Home Care and 
21 
   Prevention ......................................96,346,000 
22 
 For Assisting in the development 
23 
   of Children's Advocacy Centers ...................1,398,200 
24 
 For Children's Personal and 
25 
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   Physical Maintenance .............................2,856,100 
 For Services Associated with the Foster 
   Care Initiative ..................................1,477,100 
 For Purchase of Adoption and  
   Guardianship Services ...........................78,732,400 
 For Family Preservation Services .................19,326,700 
 For Purchase of Children's Services ...............1,314,600 
 For Family Centered Services Initiative ..........16,489,700 
  Total $377,972,400 

  Section 55.  The following named amounts, or so much 
10 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, for the objects 
11 
and purposes hereinafter named, are appropriated to the 
12 
Department of Children and Family Services: 
13 
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION 
14 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
15 
 For Department Scholarship Program ..................817,700 
16 

  Section 60.  The following named amounts, or so much 
17 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated 
18 
to the Department of Children and Family Services for: 
19 
CHILD WELFARE 
20 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
21 
 For Reimbursing Counties ............................338,500 
22 

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  Section 65.  The following named amounts, or so much 
thereof as may be necessary, respectively, are appropriated 
to the Department of Children and Family Services for: 
GRANTS-IN-AID 
BUDGET AND FINANCE 
PAYABLE FROM GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
 For Tort Claims .....................................164,900 
PAYABLE FROM CHILDREN’S SERVICES FUND 
 For Tort Claims ...................................2,800,000 
CHILD PROTECTION 
10 
PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL REVENUE FUND 
11 
 For Protective/Family Maintenance 
12 
   Day Care ........................................25,928,500 
13 
PAYABLE FROM THE CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION FUND 
14 
 For Child Abuse Prevention ..........................500,000 
15 
CLINICAL SERVICES 
16 
PAYABLE FROM THE DCFS CHILDREN’S SERVICES FUND 
17 
 For Foster Care and Adoption Care Training .......14,608,500 
18 

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect July 1, 
19 
2011. 
20 

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Debbie Halvorson Launches Website for Illinois Second Congressional Primary Campaign

Former Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson has launched a website for her primary campaign in the Illinois Second Congressional District.  Here is a map of the realigned Illinois Second Congressional District:
Map of realigned Illinois Second Congressional District

The newly realigned Illinois Second Congressional includes geography Halvorson represented as the Congresswoman from the Illinois 11th Congressional District, an office she held from 2009 to 2011.  Halvorson lost in the 2010 election to current 11th Congressional District Congressman Adam Kinzinger.

Illinois 11th Congressional District.  Halvorson represented this district in the US House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011
Halvorson will challenge incumbent Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. in the March 2012 Democratic Primary. The election will take place on March 20, 2012 as part of the General Primary Election. Jackson has held the seat since winning a special election on December 12, 1995.

Monday, November 21, 2011

Kinzinger Questions Energy Secretary Chu over Solyndra Loan Guarantee

Illinois 11th Congressional Congressman Adam Kinzinger questioned Department of Energy Secretary Chu over the Solyndra Loan Guarantee:


Solyndra was awarded an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Loan through the Department of Energy.  Solyndra declared bankruptcy in the fall of 2011.  The following information about Solyndra was listed on the government website recovery.gov:


AWARD OVERVIEW

AWARD OVERVIEW
Award NumberCF0000036Funding AgencyDepartment of Energy
Total Award Amount$535,000,000Project Location - CityFremont
Award Date09/03/2009Project Location - StateCA
Project StatusLess Than 50% CompletedProject Location - Zip945387307
Jobs Reported118.00Congressional District13
Project Location - CountryUS

RECIPIENT INFORMATION (LOANS)

Recipient Information (Loans)
Recipient NameSOLYNDRA, INC.
Recipient DUNS Number610713286
Recipient Address47700 KATO RD
Recipient CityFREMONT
Recipient StateCalifornia
Recipient Zip945387307
Recipient Congressional District13
Recipient CountryUSA
Required to Report Top 5 Highly Compensated OfficialsNo

PROJECTS AND JOBS INFORMATION

Projects and Jobs Information
Project TitleInnovative Energy Technology
Project StatusLess Than 50% Completed
Final Project Report SubmittedNo
Project Activities DescriptionSemiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
Quarterly Activities/Project DescriptionDevelop, construct, own and operate a thin-film solar photovoltaic manufacturing facility
Jobs Created118.00
Description of Jobs CreatedProject Managers - Manages specific projects that may be non-technical, such as vendor management. Works closely with supply-base/purchasing dept. Mechanical Engineers - Designs/develops mechanical systems for equipment build. Some will take the lead (typically senior level) as the expert in mechanical design. Mechanical Designers - Works on design projects of moderate scope, using application that will translate to equip build. Software Engineers - Responsible for the development of integrating sw programs or s/w enhancements to new equipment designs. Will also use tools to develop or trouble shoot s/w design or enhancements Automation Mechanical Engineers - Responsible for the design and enhancement of equipment utilizing robotics, hydraulic mechanisms, or other complex technologies. Automation SW Engineers/Sr. Controls Engrs - Responsible for designing power and/or controls to new equipment or enhancements. Electrical Engineers - Designs, develops, modifies and evaluates electronic parts, components or integrated circuitry for electronic equipment, or other hardware systems and/or electrical engineering applications. Determines design approaches and parameters. System Engineers - Determines system specs, process, mechanical and sw compatibility. Coordinates design of subsystems (if required) and integration of total system. Also responsible for analysis of specific situation or data which may require review. Works with other disciplines of engineering, i.e., mechanical, software or electrical engineers. Technical Staff - Work on a variety of engineering projects. Process Engineers - Works closely with process/technology managers to ensure processing techniques are followed. Will apply knowledge to data analysis and resolution. Product Development & Test Engineers - Responsible for conceptualizing new design or enhancements for current equipment design. Must test and gather data to analyze and problem solving. Manufacturing Engineers - Responsible for uptime of equipment; technical support and maintenance. May be required to record issues for resolution. Provides support for repair and process engineering issues. Manufacturing System Engineers - Works with the MES team to define and implement manufacturing floor documentation: integration, metrology, reporting, and yield. Can be the technical expert in MES, trouble-shooting and floor operations. Engineering Management - Provides overall direction, development and implementation of engineering projects. Responsible for budget and resource planning. Business Application/Programmer Analysts - Analyzes, designs, programs/codes software enhancements for current business applications. Must work closely with engineering development group to ensure output if reliable and used for continuous improvements. Facilities Managers - Manages specific projects related to facilities: fab design, office space and space planning. Tech Writer/Doc Control - Responsible for documenting new engineering standards and changes. Works with Quality to ensure systems are used and CIP practices are in place. EH&S - Responsible for the environmental health and safety practices are communicated and resources are available. Mechanical Engineer - Designs/develops mechanical systems for equipment build. Some will take the lead (typically senior level) as the expert in mechanical design. Contracts Manager - Conducts the preparation, negotiation, acceptance and management of government contracts and sub-contracts to ensure satisfaction of government specifications and requirements.


PURCHASER INFORMATION (LOANS)

Purchaser Information
Contracting Office IDNot Reported
Contracting Office NameNot Available
Contracting Office RegionNot Available
TAS Major Program89-4576

AWARD INFORMATION

Award Information
Award Date09/03/2009
Award NumberCF0000036
Order Number
Award TypeLoans
Funding Agency ID89
Funding Agency NameDepartment of Energy
Funding Office NameNot Available
Awarding Agency ID89
Awarding Agency NameDepartment of Energy
Amount of Award$535,000,000
Funds Invoiced/Received$21,380,155
Expenditure Amount$21,381,155
Infrastructure Expenditure Amount$0
Infrastructure Purpose and RationaleNot Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact NameNot Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact EmailNot Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact PhoneNot Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact AddressNot Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact CityNot Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact StateNot Reported
Infrastructure Point of Contact ZipNot Reported

PRODUCT OR SERVICE INFORMATION (LOANS)

Product or Service Information
Primary Activity Code334413
Activity DescriptionSemiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

SUB-AWARDS INFORMATION

Sub-Awards Information
Sub-awards to Organizations0
Sub-award Amounts to Organizations$0
Sub-Awards to Individuals0
Sub-Award Amounts to Individuals$0
Number of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award0
Amount of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award$0
Number of payments to vendors greater than $25,0001
Total Amount of payments to vendors greater than $25,000/award$530,386
Number of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award1
Total Amount of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award$10,020



VENDOR TRANSACTIONS

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati - Award Number CF0000036 - Wilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati

Award NumberCF0000036
Sub-Award NumberN/A
Vendor DUNS Number089950233
Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4943041050
Vendor NameWilson Sonsini Goodrich Rosati
Product and Service DescriptionLegal
Payment Amount$530,386



PROJECT LOCATION DETAIL

Location Information
Latitude, Longitude37º 28' 12", -121º 55' 44"
Congressional District13
Address 1
Address 2
CityFremont
CountyAlameda
StateCA
Zip945387307