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Rep. Sharon Chung Encourages Local Organizations Apply for Funding Through the Restore, Reinvest and Renew Program

Mar 13, 2024 | Chung

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is encouraging local organizations to apply for the newest round of grants from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)’s Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program. $30-million in grants...

Gordon-Booth Recognizes Equal Pay Day, Highlights State Efforts Including Paid Leave Law

Mar 13, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With March 12 marking this year’s Equal Pay Day, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is emphasizing the role the state can play in closing the wage gap and securing worker benefits – such as paid leave. “The wage gap for women, especially for...

Kelly Invites Area Residents to Blood Drive

Mar 8, 2024 | Kelly

CHICAGO — State Rep. Mike Kelly, D-Chicago, is holding a blood drive March 29 from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Irish American Heritage Center located at 4626 N. Knox Ave. in Chicago. “Donating blood is a fantastic way to help the community in a meaningful way, possibly...

Hirschauer Spotlights Improved Access to Reproductive Health Care

Mar 8, 2024 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement following an announcement that Walgreens will be adding Mifepristone, a life-saving reproductive health care medication, to some Illinois stores: “Here in Illinois,...

Jones Lauds Opening of Community Farm in Altgeld Gardens

Mar 8, 2024 | Jones

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. “Food insecurity is an...

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