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Hernandez Encourages Small Business Owners to Apply for Disaster Relief Assistance
AURORA, Ill. – As small business owners face hardships from lack of revenue and mandated closures during the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging local business owners to explore available state resources.
LaPointe Promotes Child Care Assistance for Essential Workers during COVID-19
CHICAGO – Looking out for essential workers and their families, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting state and federal child care services during the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Prevent Price Gouging of Critical Medical Supplies
CHICAGO – In response to the state’s need for medical equipment to treat Coronavirus (COVID 19), state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would help to ensure that Illinois’ hospitals have access to the medical equipment they need.
LaPointe Highlights New Call4Calm Hotline for Mental Health Care
CHICAGO – To provide local residents with mental health assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new emotional support text line through the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) called Call4Calm.
Tarver Highlights Senior Shopping Hours
CHICAGO – To help keep local seniors safe and healthy, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is highlighting special shopping hours at grocery and drugs stores for seniors and other medically vulnerable residents.
Scherer Highlights State ‘Help Is Here’ Services
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging residents to take advantage
of the state’s new ‘Help is Here’ hotline and website, which offers assistance on a variety of
issues including housing and food security, senior resources and child care information.
Stuart Applauds Expansion of Meal Assistance for Illinois Seniors
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help older residents that are impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) recent move to expand meal assistance for seniors by...
Stuart Highlights New Call4Calm Mental Health Helpline
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To share new resources available for individuals experiencing emotional distress during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) new free emotional support text line Call4Calm.
Slaughter Highlights Financial Relief Programs to Support Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
CHICAGO – In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging local businesses impacted by the mandatory stay at home order to apply for financial assistance programs with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Mason Encourages Healthy Residents to Volunteer
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sharing ways for community members to give back during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mason Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month, Draws Attention to Drop in Reports Amid Pandemic
GURNEE, Ill. – As reports of child abuse plummet following the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents to keep a watchful eye for situations where a young person may be in danger. Mason is also asking community members to wear blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the issue.
Gonzalez Condemns Hilco’s Actions to Demolish Crawford Coal Plant
Chicago – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement condemning the demolition of the Crawford Coal Plant in Little Village:
LaPointe and Martwick Remind Residents to Utilize Remote Office Services
CHICAGO – To increase accessibility to government resources and public health information, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, and Senator Rob Martwick, D-Chicago, are reminding local residents about their remote office services and assistance available during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walker Highlights DHS Help is Here Website
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting the new Help is Here feature on the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (DHS) website aimed at streamlining access to services for those in need of assistance with housing, health care, food security and more.
Kifowit Works to Implement Federal Stimulus Package for State, Local Governments
AURORA, Ill. – Focused on successfully implementing the CARES Act at the state level, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is continuing to work with her colleagues on both sides of the aisle on a budget plan that will disperse the federal stimulus package as effectively as possible and meet the needs of the state of Illinois.
Hoffman Highlights National Volunteer Month, Opportunities to Give Back to Community
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – During National Volunteer Month, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is calling on local residents to consider volunteering to help give back to the community during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manley Emphasizes Importance of Census Participation
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As many residents spend more time at home during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic due to the governor’s stay-at-home order, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local families to participate in the census during their time at home.
Mussman Highlights IDHS Resource Hotline
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to streamline access to critical services for communities in need during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) new “Help is Here” hotline and website feature.