Latest Updates:
Avelar Highlights Advance Payments for Child Tax Credit
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To help ensure that local families with children are receiving economic stimulus and tax relief, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting the availability of advance payments for the federal child tax credit.
Slaughter-Backed Legislation Allowing Remote Employment Applications for Minors Becomes Law
CHICAGO – To help working families and youth struggling financially during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a new state law that allows minors to apply for and receive employment certificates online.
Stuart Highlights Extended ID Renewals by the Secretary of State
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is informing residents that the Secretary of State has extended the expiration dates for driver’s licenses and state ID cards to Jan. 1, 2022.
Vella Works to Provide Services to Community, Holds Mobile Driver Service Unit Event
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to bring helpful services to his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, hosted a Mobile Driver Service Unit event at his district office in Loves Park last weekend. At the event, attendees were able to receive services from the Secretary of State’s Office such as renewing or correcting their driver’s licenses.
Avelar Highlights $8 Million Expansion in Apprenticeship Programs for Illinois Residents
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – Continuing her support for local businesses and the workforce, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is encouraging local residents to look into the newly expanded Illinois Apprenticeship Program.
Hernandez and Zalewski to Host Free Community Shred Day
CICERO, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez will be hosting a free community shredding event this Saturday, July 24, with state Rep. Michael Zalewski, D-Riverside.
Ness Highlights Expansion of Financial Assistance for Child Care Costs
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Alerting residents to improvements that will help working parents save their hard-earned dollars, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is highlighting a significant expansion of eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) and reduced child care costs.
Slaughter Highlights Small Business Innovation and Research Week
CHICAGO – To assist small business owners in accessing critical resources and ensure they are set up for success, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Week.
Manley-Backed Legislation Providing Resources to Crime Victims Signed into Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to support survivors of crimes, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation that was recently signed into law by Gov. Pritzker to provide additional funds to victims of violent crimes and their families who incurred financial costs as a result of the crime.
Vella to Host Ice Cream Social in Loves Park
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his commitment to being an open and accessible representative, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is hosting an Ice Cream Social event to give residents an opportunity to share their feedback on his work in Springfield.
Hernandez Job Fair Aids Resurgent Local Economy
AURORA, Ill. – In an effort to offer opportunities to local businesses and those looking for jobs in the community, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently held a community job fair at the Prisco Community Center.
Yang Rohr Encourages Residents to Become Bone Marrow Donors
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is raising awareness for the need of lifesaving bone marrow donations and is encouraging those who are able to consider donating.
Hernandez Highlights ID Renewal Extensions Offered by the Secretary of State
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is informing residents of news from the Secretary of State’s Office that driver’s licenses and state ID card expiration dates have been extended.
Ness To Host Mobile Office Hours in July and August
CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is hosting her mobile office hours on Tuesday, July 27 in Algonquin and on Tuesday, August 3 in Lake in the Hills. She is inviting residents from the 66th district to discuss key local issues and to share ideas and information about her legislative agenda.
Nichols-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Wage Theft Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To ensure that workers are not being taken advantage of by employers, state Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, backed legislation that was recently signed into law that increases penalties against employers who underpay their employees.
Mason Announces Create-A-Bill Contest
GURNEE, Ill. – Working to engage people of all ages in state government, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sponsoring a Create-A-Bill contest for students across her district.
Yang Rohr to Host July ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Event
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, is hosting her monthly ‘Coffee and Conversation’ event on Saturday, July 31 at her district office. She is inviting residents from Naperville and Warrenville to discuss key local issues and to share ideas and information about her legislative agenda.
Nichols Highlights Child Care Assistance Program Expansion
CHICAGO – State Rep. Cyril Nichols, D-Chicago, is highlighting recent updates to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) aimed at making child care more affordable for low-income residents.