Latest Updates:
Slaughter Highlights IDHS Resource Hotline
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting the new “Help is Here” resource from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), which acts as a central location for residents to access various services provided by the state agency.
Hernandez Encourages Food Donations to Benefit Local Food Pantry
AURORA, Ill. –State rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a virtual donation drive and encouraging residents to donate food items and household goods to support local families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mussman Highlights Expansion of Child Care Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To ensure essential workers have the child care they need during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s move to expand eligibility for emergency childcare assistance and increased financial support for emergency child care centers.
Manley Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month, Resources to Report Abuse
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To highlight April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and to shed light on free resources available to report abuse, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is emphasizing the importance of protecting children, especially during the uncertain times caused by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Buckner Boosts New Financial Relief Programs to Support Small Businesses during COVID-19
CHICAGO – In response to the ongoing pandemic, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting the state’s new financial assistance programs to help support small businesses negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Stuart Highlights Child Abuse Prevention Month, Shares Resources to Report Abuse
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To emphasize the need to protect children from abuse, especially during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting April as Child Abuse Prevention Month and is sharing resources available to the community to report abusers.
Hoffman Applauds Governor’s Move to Increase Access to Telehealth Services Amid COVID-19 Crisis
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To inform residents of increased access to health care services during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting the governor’s recent executive order that expands access to telehealth services for Illinois residents to receive medical care from out-of-state physicians.
Tarver Highlights Statewide Small Business Assistance Initiative
CHICAGO – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the statewide economy and local employers, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is highlighting new emergency assistance programs established for local small businesses.
Hernandez Highlights Resources from the Illinois Department of Human Services Amid Pandemic
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is promoting a new website feature and hotline from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) to help streamline access to services for those in need of assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walker Highlights Cook County Property Tax Exemption Deadline
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Wanting residents to keep more of their money during a crisis, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is spreading awareness of the Friday deadline for residents to apply for Cook County property tax exemptions.
Mason Shares Advice for Participating in Census Under Social Distancing Policies
GURNEE, Ill. – With new statewide coronavirus measures in place limiting person-to-person contact, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents of safe ways to take part in the 2020 census.
Stuart Raises Awareness of New IDHS “Help is Here” Resources
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – In an effort to streamline services for families and individuals in need during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the new “Help is Here” resources available through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
Scherer Spotlights New State Unemployment Claims Process
DECATUR, Ill. – Due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is highlighting the new process being used by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to process the filing of unprecedented number of unemployment benefit claims.
LaPointe Highlights Extended State and Federal Tax Filing Deadlines During COVID-19
CHICAGO – To support local residents and small business owners impacted by the financial devastation of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting that both the state and federal income tax filing deadlines have been pushed back to July 15, 2020.
Manley Reaffirms Support for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Highlights Resources Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting state and national resources available to survivors of domestic violence during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manley Thanks Health Care Professionals for Work During COVID-19 Health Crisis
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To highlight the important work and sacrifices being made by health care workers during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is thanking the nurses, physicians, paramedics and other health care professionals working to keep our community safe. Manley is also calling on retired physicians to consider assisting with efforts to address COVID-19.
Yednock Highlights Deadline Extensions for Professionals Licenses
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is letting Illinois Valley professional license holders know that the any pressing deadlines to obtain or maintain certification or continuing education requirements have been extended into the fall season, in an effort to accommodate for the unprecedented global pandemic that is COVID-19.
Ford Expresses Concern about Unfair Prison Population Counts Backfiring during COVID-19 Crisis
CHICAGO – As the COVID-19 outbreak begins to impact state prisons, state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, released the following statement highlighting the problem of counting people at a prison location instead of their home community: