Avelar Encourages Residents to Apply for Utility Bill Assistance

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is reminding constituents in need to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP helps low-income households pay for home energy services such as heating and electricity....

Rep. Hirschauer to Host Job Fair at Elgin Community College

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting a job fair on Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Elgin Community College Building E-1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin. The event, hosted in partnership with state Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, state Sen....

Stuart Appointed to State Procurement Task Force

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will prioritize responsible investment and smart, equitable contracting as a new member of a state panel tasked with exploring reforms to state purchasing policies. “Ensuring fairness and accountability in...

Ramirez to Host Medicaid Enrollment Event

CHICAGO – State Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Chicago, is inviting residents to a Medicaid Enrollment event Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Northeastern Illinois University’s El Centro campus, 3390 N. Avondale Ave. in Chicago, in partnership with state Reps. Will Guzzardi...

Katie Stuart Statement on Worker Deaths

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, issued a statement following the deaths of two workers inside an Edwardsville manhole on Aug. 19. “My heart goes out to the friends and family of these two workers. Losing a loved one is among the most...