(Springfield, IL) - The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) released its 2015 Environmental Scorecard this week. Senator Terry Link (D-Gurnee) has been honored with a perfect voting record.  A total of 61 state legislators received an award for their voting record during the 2015 legislative session. “Terry Link is a leader for the environment in Springfield,” said IEC Executive Director Jen Walling.

The 2015 Environmental Scorecard included six individual legislative measures.  Bills on the 2015 Environmental Scorecard include:
-    SB116 authorizes a county or municipality to establish a green special service area with Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing.

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WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Sen. Terry Link, D-Waukegan, is partnering with State Rep. Carol Sente, D-Vernon Hills, and State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, to host a “Developmental Disabilities: Ask the Experts!” discussion focused on issues faced by members of the developmentally disabled community. The event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sullivan Community Center, located at 635 Aspen Drive in Vernon Hills.

Residents are invited to join experts, families and local legislators for a group discussion on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), disability services, PUNS placement, day and residential services, home-based care and other issues facing persons with developmental disabilities and their families.

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State Senator Terry Link (D-Waukegan) was in attendance for the Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County’s 25th annual Fishing Derby on July 29. Almost 200 people gathered at Big Bear Lake in Vernon Hills for an afternoon of fishing, carnival games and fun exhibits.

The event brings SRACLC summer camp participants and their families together for Family Day.

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Senator Link poses with the Lake County Branch NAACP during North Chicago’s Community Days this weekend.