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As Cooler Weather Returns, Nichols Highlights Household Assistance Programs
CHICAGO – To ensure that residents are able to get the support they need, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, is highlighting the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), which can help households afford energy costs and other household expenses.
Ness Highlights Importance of Vaccination Ahead of Flu Season
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Ahead of the upcoming flu season, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting the importance of receiving the flu shot and continuing vigilance with mask-wearing to prevent contracting the flu and co-infection with COVID-19.
Nichols Helps Pass Legislation Cracking Down on Corruption
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that elected officials are working to improve the lives of those they serve, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, helped pass comprehensive ethics legislation that provides additional restrictions and oversight on politicians and political insiders.
Manley Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month, Works to Improve Access to Mental Health Resources
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In response to the increased number of residents facing mental health challenges due to the many difficulties experienced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is fighting to pass legislation improving mental health resources for Illinoisans.
Hirschauer Highlights Financial Assistance for Low Income Families
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To ensure families have the proper resources necessary to live, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting the Low-Income Household Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG).
Kifowit-Backed Law Creates the Veterans’ Ailments Task Force
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to protect Veterans and provide much needed resources to Veterans who have service-related ailments, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, worked to pass a new law that creates an official task force to help solve disparities between state and federal issues regarding service-related ailments and disability compensation.
Hoffman Calls for Broadband Internet Expansion with New Program Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to expand opportunities for Metro East communities, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, sponsored legislation recently signed into law that will expand broadband internet to economically disadvantaged communities and help close the digital divide.
Illinois House Deputy Majority Leader Mary Flowers Celebrates Signing of Legislation Promoting Equity and Diversity in State Hiring
CHICAGO – Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, the House Deputy Majority Leader, is pleased to see that important equity and diversity legislation she sponsored signed into law.
Stuart to Collect Diapers for National Diaper Need Awareness Week
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help families in need have an adequate supply of diapers for their children, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a diaper drive to collect donations for the Madison County Diaper Bank and the Metro-East Diaper Bank.
Slaughter Supports Creation of New Task Force to Protect First Responders on Roadways
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported legislation that creates the Move Over Early Warning Task Force to study the impact of current traffic laws and make recommendations to modify current practice to improve the safety conditions for first responders.
Hirschauer to Host I-Cash Event for Residents to Reclaim their Property
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – To help residents reclaim their property from the state, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting an I-Cash event with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Charles Public Library, located at 1 S. 6th Ave. in St. Charles.
Yednock Highlights National Farm Safety and Health Week
OTTAWA Ill. – With harvest season beginning, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting National Farm Safety and Health Week to raise awareness of the importance of staying safe during the harvest season.
Stuart Files Legislation to Increase Access to Menstrual Products
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Menstrual products would be available free of charge in state park restrooms under legislation introduced by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville.
Yang Rohr Highlights National Preparedness Month
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – For National Preparedness Month this September, state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is highlighting the importance of being prepared for natural disasters and emergencies that could occur at any time.
Vella Continues Local Business Tour, Visits Rockford Manufacturing Plant
ROCKFORD, Ill. – With the many challenges that the business community has faced over the past year, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, met with leaders and employees of the Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. manufacturing plant in Rockford as part of his “Dave on Duty” events. Vella toured the manufacturing plant and spoke with leadership about the ways he can help support the growth of manufacturing jobs in the Rockford area.
Hernandez to Host Town Hall Meeting on Women’s Reproductive Rights
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Hernandez, is joining ACLU Illinois for a Town Hall Meeting to discuss women’s reproductive health care legislation on Wednesday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. at 1 E. Benton St. in Aurora.
Yednock Highlights Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Spring Valley
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is informing residents of an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Saturday, September 25 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Hall Township Food Pantry located at 500 N. Terry St, Spring Valley.
Avelar Speaks at Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial, Continues Fight for Reproductive Rights for All
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for reproductive freedoms, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, recently spoke at the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial in Chicago.