Reitz Promotes Growing Meal Assistance Programs for the Elderly

RED BUD, Ill. – State Rep. Nathan Reitz, D-Steeleville, is promoting the expansion of meal assistance programs provided by the Illinois Department on Aging (IDOA) to address seniors’ increased need for aid during the COVID-19 crisis. “While we continue to combat the...

LaPointe Highlights New Call4Calm Hotline for Mental Health Care

CHICAGO – To provide local residents with mental health assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new emotional support text line through the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) called Call4Calm.  “We are...

Tarver Highlights Senior Shopping Hours

CHICAGO – To help keep local seniors safe and healthy, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is highlighting special shopping hours at grocery and drugs stores for seniors and other medically vulnerable residents. “As we continue to follow the ‘stay at home’...