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Rep. Mayfield Highlights Student Debt Relief, Financial Aid Programs
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is highlighting opportunities for student borrowers to obtain debt relief and financial aid.
Avelar Promotes Student Debt Relief Programs
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar wants to call attention to applications for federal programs aimed at relieving student loan debt.
Hernandez Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply for Student Debt Relief Programs
AURORA, Ill. – With the application period now open, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting different opportunities and resources for student loan debt forgiveness.
Gordon-Booth Highlights Student Loan Forgiveness Programs, Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply
PEORIA, Ill. – With applications now open, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is encouraging eligible residents to apply for student loan relief through the Student Loan Debt Relief Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Rep. Delgado Highlights Virtual Workshops for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, wants to let her community know that free virtual workshops hosted by the Illinois Department of Transportation are available to Disadvantaged Business Enterprise firms who compete for federally-funded transportation projects.
Rep. Manley Celebrates Guardian Angel Community Services’ 125th Anniversary
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In recognition of their decades of service to vulnerable people in Will County and the surrounding areas, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, filed a resolution of congratulations for Guardian Angels Community Service on their 125th anniversary.
Vella, Comptroller, Local Officials to Highlight Effort to Support Families of Fallen First Responders
LOVES PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, will welcome Comptroller Susana Mendoza and local leaders for a press conference advocating passage of the “Gold Star and Fallen Heroes Family Support Act,” a proposal that would guarantee funding for the benefits program designed to help families of Illinois’ fallen first responders year-round.
Rep. Manley Hails Opening of Northern Will County Special Recreation Association Sensory Room
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As a fierce advocate for people with disabilities, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting the new sensory room through the Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA).
Rep. Hernandez, High School Student Pass Media Literacy Education Law
CICERO, Ill. — State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, inspired by the research and tenacity of Naperville Central High School graduate Braden Hajer, passed a law requiring media literacy education for high school students in Illinois. Illinois is the first state in the country to have such a requirement.
Hoffman Continues Work to Provide Rebates for All Ameren Customers, Reminds Eligible Residents to Apply for LIHEAP
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – As the seasons change and cooler weather approaches, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is continuing his efforts to secure support for a rebate plan that would deliver $170 to individual Ameren customers.
Avelar Encourages Community to Nominate Exceptional School Board Members for Education Award
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is inviting community members to nominate a member of their local school board for the Thomas Lay Burroughs Award. The award is presented annually to an outstanding member of an Illinois school board by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
Yang Rohr Encourages Residents to Donate Stuffed Purses for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville and state Sen. Laura Ellman, D-Naperville, are encouraging residents to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by donating new or gently used purses stuffed with new toiletries and personal hygiene supplies to support local abuse survivors.
Gordon-Booth Reacts to Biden’s Action on Cannabis Today
PEORIA, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, lead sponsor of cannabis decriminalization efforts in Illinois, issued the following statement Thursday in response to President Joe Biden’s action on cannabis reform. Interviews with Gordon-Booth are also available upon request.
Rep. Manley, Sen. Loughran Cappel to Host Community Shred Day
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, in partnership with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, will host a Community Shred Day on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Rep. Kelly Reminds Drivers to Check Insurance Status to Avoid Issues with Electronic Verification System
CHICAGO – As Illinois continues implementation a new system designed to crack down on uninsured drivers who put other drivers, pedestrians and property owners at risk, state Rep. Michael Kelly, D-Chicago, is reminding motorists to make sure their insurance is current and meets minimum standards in order to avoid possible fees and license suspension.
Rep. Delgado Amplifies Dia de los Muertos Events
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, is highlighting two Dia de los Muertos events hosted by members of the community.
Gabel, Fine to Hold Community Resource Fair, Connect Residents with Essential Services
EVANSTON, Ill. – State Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, and state Sen. Laura Fine will be holding a community resource fair to help connect local residents with essential services. The fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert Crown Community Center on 1801 Main Street in Evanston.
Hoffman Supports Plan to Ensure Timely Financial Support for Fallen First Responders’ Surviving Families
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Belleville, is backing a plan that will create a continuing appropriation and guarantee full funding for survivor benefits for fallen first responders – eliminating an existing practice that has left some families waiting for help because funds were exhausted during the state budget’s fiscal year.