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Benton Advances Bill Making Turkey Hunting More Accessible

Benton Advances Bill Making Turkey Hunting More Accessible

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Young hunters and older sportspeople would have more options for turkey hunting under a new bill advanced through a House committee by state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, allowing smaller ammunition options that some find easier to use.

Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Medicaid/SNAP Workshop

Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Hold Medicaid/SNAP Workshop

AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is holding a workshop to provide community members with assistance with Medicaid and SNAP services on Saturday, March 23, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Sacred Heart Church-Simard Hall, on 769 Fulton Street in Aurora....

Hernandez to Hold Press Conference on Nutritional Therapy

Hernandez to Hold Press Conference on Nutritional Therapy

CHICAGO — State Rep. Norma Hernandez, D-Melrose Park, will hold a press conference in conjunction with Prestige Health to discuss Medical Nutritional Therapy (MNT), as well as her House Bill 5249, that would make MNT available through the state’s medical assistance program. The press conference will be held Monday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Morgan Arts Complex, 3622 S. Morgan St. in Chicago.

Manley Joins Other Community Leaders to Host a Blood Drive for International Women’s Day

Manley Joins Other Community Leaders to Host a Blood Drive for International Women’s Day

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In honor of International Women’s Day, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, partnered with Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, and state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar to host a Blood Drive for International Women’s Day and give residents an opportunity to give back to the community and save lives. At the event, Manley joined attendees in giving blood and reaching the goal of donating over 30 units of blood. According to the American Red Cross, a patient in the United States needs blood or platelets every 2 seconds, requiring over 29,000 units of blood every day. If you missed Manley’s blood drive but still would like to give blood, please visit the American Red Cross’s website at redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive.

Jones Lauds Opening of Community Farm in Altgeld Gardens

Jones Lauds Opening of Community Farm in Altgeld Gardens

SOUTH HOLLAND,IL – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, celebrated the opening of Bowen Harvest by activist group By the Hand, shrinking the dire food insecurity situation impacting the Altgeld Gardens community on Chicago’s South Side.

Manley Joins Other Community Leaders to Host a Blood Drive for International Women’s Day

Manley Continues Efforts to Provide Luggage to Foster Children

ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To ensure that foster children are being provided with luggage to help them move their belongings, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to donate their new or gently used luggage to her ongoing Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive. So far, the drive has collected over 130 pieces of luggage from community members. Manley was inspired to begin the donation drive after learning that many foster children do not have luggage to transport their items, forcing them to use trash bags as they move from place to place. Ensuring that foster children have the basic dignity afforded to them by owning a piece of luggage and being able to store and transport their belongings like their peers, can help alleviate the stigma that can come with being a foster child. Residents who would like to donate their luggage can set up a pickup or drop-off time with Manley’s district office by texting or calling 815-725-2741.

Buckner Criminal Justice Accountability Measures Hearing in House Judiciary – Criminal Committee

Buckner Criminal Justice Accountability Measures Hearing in House Judiciary – Criminal Committee

CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, will have his accountability and transparency in criminal justice measures, the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act and Homicide Data Transparency Act, heard in front of the House Judiciary – Criminal Committee on Monday, March 11, at 11 a.m. in the Michael A. Bilandic Building, room C-600, located at 160 N. Lasalle Street in Chicago.