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Rep. Gonzalez Member of Edgar Fellows 10th Class
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, was selected by the Edgar Fellows Program to be a member of its 10th class of Illinois changemakers. Industry pioneers, state and local representatives and community leaders joined Gonzalez at University of Illinois Institute of Government and Public Affairs in Champaign, IL to discuss the ways to solve some of Illinois’ toughest problems.
Stava-Murray to Hold ‘Back 2 School’ Drive
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne-Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, is holding a “Back 2 School Drive” collecting supplies to help send local students back to class with the materials they need.
Avelar to Host Mobile Secretary of State, ICash Event
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, in partnership with state Sen. Eric Mattson, D-Joliet, is hosting a Mobile Secretary of State event on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Center Bodine Room, 900 W. Romeo Road in Romeoville.
Rep. Manley to Host Back to School Fair
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In celebration of the upcoming academic year, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, in partnership with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, is hosting a Back to School Fair on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Black Road Library, 3395 Black Road in Joliet.
Yang Rohr Fights for Public Safety, Passes Measure Combating Organized Retail Theft
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – Law enforcement will have new tools to combat ‘smash and grab’ retail theft under a new law passed by state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville.
Hoffman Applauds Expansion of Caseyville Tyson Foods Plant
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker and area leaders this week to celebrate the expansion of Caseyville’s Tyson Foods plant, a move expected to generate hundreds of jobs and bring in millions of dollars of investment to the area.
Ramirez Holds Back-to-School Family Fair
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, is inviting community members to a Back-to-School Family Fair on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Bloc, 1345 N. Karlov Ave. in Chicago, in partnership with state Sen. Omar Aquino.
Hurley Reminds Families about Aug. 5 – Aug. 14 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
CHICAGO – With the start of a new school year fast approaching, state Rep. Fran Hurley is encouraging parents to take advantage of a state sales tax decrease on school supplies, clothing, shoes and other items over a 10-day period from Aug. 5 through Aug. 14.
Rep. Gonzalez Hosts Back to School Fair in Brighton Park
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, wants to get his community ready for the upcoming school year through a Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Thomas Kelly High School in Brighton Park.
Walsh to Host Senior Advocacy, Fraud Prevention Event
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Elwood, in partnership with Troy Township and the Office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, is hosting a seminar on advocacy and fraud protection for seniors on Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. at Troy Township, 25448 W. Seil Road in Shorewood.
Scherer to Host Back to School Bash
DECATUR, Ill. – To celebrate the upcoming academic year, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, in partnership with Sista Girls and Friends and West Side New Creations, will be hosting a Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Children’s Museum of Illinois, 55S Country Club Road in Decatur.
Rep. Hernandez Highlights Back to School Sales Tax Holiday on School Supplies, Clothing, Footwear
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging families to take advantage of the upcoming sales tax holiday during their back to school shopping.
Harper Statement on Thompson Center Announcement
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, released the following statement hailing the announcement by Gov. JB Pritzker that Google will occupy the Thompson Center.
Hurley and Cunningham to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, Aug. 20
CHICAGO – State Rep. Fran Hurley and state Sen. Bill Cunningham are encouraging residents to share their thoughts on state and local issues at an upcoming Coffee and Conversation, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Starbucks located at 9438 S. Ashland Ave. in Chicago.
Yang Rohr Will Host ‘Heroes & Helicopters’ Event Honoring Community Safety Heroes
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and state Sen. Laura Ellman are celebrating community public safety heroes at ‘Heroes & Helicopters: A Community Safety Showcase’ at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr., on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m..
Hurley to Host Shred Day, Mobile Health Screening and Prescription Takeback Aug. 12 at Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
CHICAGO – State Rep. Fran Hurley will offer area residents a number of free services, including document shredding, health screenings and expired prescription disposal, from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday Aug. 12 at the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences.
Rep. Gonzalez will Host Back to School Fair
CHICAGO – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, is getting his community ready for the new school year with a Back to School Fair on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maria Saucedo Scholastic Academy in Little Village. Gonzalez will be joined by state Sen. Celina Villanueva, state Rep. Theresa Mah and Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya.
Mason Backs Assault Weapons Ban
GURNEE, Ill. – Following the nationwide rash of mass shootings, including the massacre in Highland Park on July 4, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is fighting to ban assault weapons by backing new restrictions and registration requirements for military-style weapons.