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Slaughter Encourages Local Organizations to Apply for Community-Based Violence Prevention Grant
CHICAGO – To address the needs of local organizations that strive to make their communities safer and less violent, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging them to apply for the 2021 Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention (CB-VIP) grant program.
Yang Rohr Appointed to State Government Suggestion Award Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will consider cost-saving measures proposed by Illinois state employees and residents as a part of her appointment to the State Government Suggestion Award Board (SGSAB).
Yang Rohr Appointed to State Government Suggestion Award Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, will consider cost-saving measures proposed by Illinois state employees and residents as a part of her appointment to the State Government Suggestion Award Board (SGSAB).
Manley Works to Provide Mental Health Care, Recognizes World Mental Health Day
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to help raise awareness on the variety of mental health resources residents have access to, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting World Mental Health Day and encourages residents to take a few moments to learn about what mental health resources are available to them.
The Office of the Speaker to Host First Ever Open House Job Fair
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Office of Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch invites jobseekers and those looking to network to the first ever Open House Job Fair at the Illinois State Capitol. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 12 beginning at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Slaughter Attends Conference for Prestigious Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development
CHICAGO – Due to his leadership on critical state legislation, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, was selected for and participated in the Council of State Governments (CSG) Bowhay Institute for Legislative Leadership Development (BILLD) program this week.
House Redistricting Committee to Hold Hearing in Chicago
The committee is holding a series of public hearings to gather input as the General Assembly begins the process of creating new congressional and judicial subcircuit boundaries. Members of the public may request to provide testimony, submit electronic testimony or submit electronic witness slips in advance of the hearings via the General Assembly website www.ilga.gov or through email at redistrictingcommittee@hds.ilga.gov.
Scherer Introduces Bill Reimbursing Tuition for Public School Teachers
DECATUR, Ill. – Public School teachers will now be eligible for a new tuition reimbursement program under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur.
Yang Rohr Invites Local Residents to Share Ideas for New Legislation
NAPERVILLE – As the beginning of a new legislative session approaches in Springfield, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is encouraging local residents to share their ideas for potential new laws.
Stuart Hosts Diaper Drive to Collect Donations for Madison County and Metro East Diaper Banks
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently collected diapers for the Madison County Diaper Bank and Metro East Diaper Bank to raise awareness about diaper needs for local families.
Mason Highlights Investment in Lake County Flood Prevention Projects
GURNEE, Ill. – As part of her commitment to rebuild Illinois infrastructure, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting an influx of state dollars for local flood prevention projects in Lake County.
Hirschauer Highlights October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To raise awareness of domestic violence and support survivors, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Nichols Works to Keep Residents Safe, Highlights Violence Prevention Grants
CHICAGO – As part of his efforts to address the root causes of violence, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, is raising awareness for the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority’s (ICJIA) Community-Based Violence Intervention and Prevention grants, which provide funds for local community organizations that provide services that help prevent violence.
House Redistricting Committee to Hold Hearing in Chicago
The committee is holding a series of public hearings to gather input as the General Assembly begins the process of creating new congressional and judicial subcircuit boundaries. Members of the public may request to provide testimony, submit electronic testimony or submit electronic witness slips in advance of the hearings via the General Assembly website www.ilga.gov or through email at redistrictingcommittee@hds.ilga.gov.
House Redistricting Committee to Hold Public Hearings on Congressional and Judicial Subcircuit Boundaries
SPRINGFIELD – The House Redistricting Committee will hold a series of public hearings to gather public input as the General Assembly begins the process of creating new congressional and judicial subcircuit boundaries.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Speak at Panel Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
AURORA, Ill. – To help celebrate the diverse contributions the Hispanic community makes to Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is speaking at a Hispanic Heritage Month virtual panel held by the Gateway foundation on Monday, October 11, at 12 p.m.
Yang Rohr Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As a part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is reminding residents to schedule their mammograms and take proactive steps to prevent breast cancer.
Stuart Appointed to Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To fight for fair funding for higher education, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, was recently appointed as a member of the Illinois Commission on Equitable Public University Funding.