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Moeller Encourages Young Women to Apply for Girls Committee
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, is encouraging high-school students to apply to serve on the Illinois Council on Women and Girls.
Gordon-Booth Teams Up with Area Schools to Encourage Reading
PEORIA, Ill. – Area students who choose to read eight additional books on their own this fall semester will be in line to receive a free treat courtesy of state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, as part of her Fall Book Club initiative “Get Booked Up with Rep. JGB.”
Avelar Announces Policy Learning Opportunity for Young Women
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — In continuation of her support for women’s rights and gender equality, state Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is encouraging all nonbinary and female-identifying young people in Illinois to apply for the Illinois Council on Women and Girls’ Girls Committee.
Ford Files Resolution Urging Auditor General to Review CPS
CHICAGO – Concerned that not all students are receiving the quality education they deserve, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, has introduced legislation calling for an audit of Chicago Public Schools (CPS), focused on students who have not returned since the resumption of in-person learning, the effects of CPS’ 2013 mass closures targeting historically underserved communities, and equity in CPS’ distribution of state funds.
Mason Heralds Policymaking Opportunity for Girls
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sharing the news that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Council on Women and Girls are seeking applications from female-identifying and nonbinary high-school students to join the Council’s Girls’ Committee.
Rep. Hirschauer Highlights Leadership Opportunity for Young Women
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is encouraging all nonbinary and female-identifying young people in Illinois to apply for the Illinois Council on Women and Girls’ Girls Committee.
Vella Notes Opening of LIHEAP Applications, Encourages Eligible Residents to Apply
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is inviting residents of Winnebago County to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides residents with assistance for energy, gas and other utility bills based on income and eligibility.
Latino Caucus Statement on Support for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Fiona Devastation
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus issued the following statement in response to the devastating situation unfolding in Puerto Rico, following the landfall of Hurricane Fiona:
La Declaración del Caucus Latino del Apoyo para Puerto Rico, Después de la Devastación del Huracán Fiona
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – El Caucus Latino de la Cámara de Illinois publicó la siguiente declaración en respuesta a la situación devastadora en Puerto Rico, después del Huracán Fiona:
Stava-Murray Promotes Girls’ Involvement in Policy
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, is sharing the news that the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Council on Women and Girls are seeking applications from female-identifying and nonbinary high-school students to join the Council’s Girls’ Committee.
Buckner Expresses Support for Puerto Rico, Encourages Illinois Residents to Help if Able
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Tuesday as Puerto Rico faces devastation from Hurricane Fiona:
Rep. Manley Highlights Utility Bill Assistance for Low-Income Residents
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents in need to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning Sept. 1. LIHEAP assists low-income residents pay for home energy services such as heat, electricity, and gas.
Rep. Delgado to Attend Red Star Hispanic Heritage Month Commemoration
CHICAGO – State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, will be attending the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with the Chicago Red Stars at SeatGeek Stadium at 7000 S. Harlem Avenue in Bridgeview on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m.
Moeller Highlights RISE Funding to Spur Economic Development
ELGIN, Ill. – State Rep. Anna Moeller, D-Elgin, continues her commitment to the economic development of her community by highlighting new funding for Kane County and the Downtown Neighborhood Association of Elgin.
Morgan Announces $138 Million in Infrastructure Funding
DEERFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Bob Morgan, D-Deerfield, is announcing that over $138 million in highway infrastructure funds have been earmarked for his 58th District via the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan.
Rep. Manley Encourages Local Businesses to Apply for Pre-Apprenticeship Program Funding
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — To increase access to job opportunities in the construction industry and other trades, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local organizations to apply for Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding.
Guerrero-Cuellar Highlights Available Scholarship for Early-Childhood Education Programs
CHICAGO – State Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, D-Chicago, wants to let current employees and enrolled students in early-childhood education programs know that they are still eligible for scholarship money that can cover the full cost of their education through the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) Scholarship.
Gordon-Booth Teams Up with IDOT for Hiring Pop Up this Sunday
PEORIA, Ill. – As part of efforts to hire “Snow Birds” and other highway maintainers for the coming months, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is welcoming the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for a one day hiring pop up this Sunday, Sept. 11 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Gordon-Booth’s community headquarters at 1200 W. Main St., Campustowne Suite 7 in Peoria.