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Manley Works to Support Local Businesses, Recognizes Small Business Saturday
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to give back to small businesses, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is urging residents to shop local this Saturday, Nov. 27 in honor of Small Business Saturday.
Vella Recognizes Small Business Saturday, Continues Efforts to Provide Support to Local Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support local small businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting Small Business Saturday this Saturday, Nov. 27.
Scherer Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Health Insurance Coverage As Open Enrollment Period Begins
Scherer Encourages Residents to Sign Up for Health Insurance Coverage As Open Enrollment Period Begins
Yang Rohr to Host a School Safety: Behind the Scenes Community Panel
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting a School Safety: Behind the Scenes Community Panel on Monday, November 29 at 7:00 p.m. It will be livestreamed from YouTube and will discuss school safety from a variety of perspectives.
Hirschauer Encourages Residents to Shop Local on Small Business Saturday
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To encourage residents to shop locally this holiday season, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting Small Business Saturday as an opportunity to reinvest in the community and small businesses.
Yang Rohr Recognizes National Native American Heritage Month
Naperville, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is taking National Native American Heritage Month as an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant and diverse cultures of Native Americans.
Hernandez to Host ‘Politics and Pastries’ Event for Local Teenage Girls
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a ‘Politics and Pastries’ event as part of a teenage girl empowerment event series on Wednesday, Dec. 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Alive Aurora, located at 78 S. LaSalle St. in Aurora.
Hirschauer Reminds Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather as Holiday Season Approaches
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – As the weather begins to cool down, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is reminding residents to prepare for dangerous winter weather conditions like extreme cold, snow and ice.
Ness Recognizes American Diabetes Month, Continues Fight for Affordable Health Care
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – To raise attention for American Diabetes Month, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting her legislation that would cap the price of insulin and make health care more affordable for working class families.
Mason Brings Awareness to American Diabetes Month, Encourages Residents to Screen Annually
GURNEE, Ill. – In recognition of November as American Diabetes Month, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is bringing awareness to American Diabetes Month. Mason is encouraging residents to seek preventative care for Type 1 and 2 Diabetes by getting screened annually.
Yang Rohr Highlights Diabetes Awareness Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – As a part of her continued efforts to support those suffering with or at risk of diabetes, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is using Diabetes Awareness Month as an opportunity to encourage diabetes screening, management and prevention.
Nichols Highlights Rental Assistance Program Application Opening
CHICAGO – In order to ensure that everyone has access to stable housing, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents who have faced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of the Illinois Rental Payment Program (IRPP).
Manley Highlights Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplace, Encourages Residents to Get Covered
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help keep residents protected from skyrocketing health care costs, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is urging residents to take advantage of the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace.
Vella Continues Efforts to Invest in Local Workers, Secures Millions for Aviation Mechanics Training Program
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to promote economic development in the Rockford area, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, joined Gov. Pritzker and other local leaders to announce a $2.6 million grant to The Workforce Connection to expand workforce development training programs for aviation mechanics.
Hirschauer Invites Residents to First-Ever Habitat Home Dedication in Batavia
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. –To recognize the first Habitat home in Batavia, State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is inviting the public to attend the home’s dedication ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 20.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Host “Know Your Rights” Immigration Workshop
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a “Know Your Rights” workshop to assist immigrants living in her community with legal advice regarding their rights during various immigration proceedings. On Nov. 20th, at Sacred Heart Church on 755 Fulton Street in Aurora from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., she will be joined by Ald. Juany Garza; Ana and Casildo Cuevas, President and Vice President of Uni2; and representatives from immigration advocacy groups.
Slaughter Encourages Local Residents to Follow IDPH COVID-19 Mitigation Guidance during the Holiday Season
CHICAGO – To help prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases during the upcoming holiday season, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is reminding local residents to follow the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) most recent guidelines on how to safely celebrate this holiday amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yang Rohr to Host District-Wide Coffee and Conversation Event
Naperville, Ill. – As part of her ongoing efforts to remain open and accessible to her constituents, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly Coffee and Conversation event on Saturday, Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. via Zoom.