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Walker Highlights Upcoming DCEO Webinar through Office of Minority Economic Empowerment
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging small business owners to participate in a Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) business resource webinar scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 at 2 p.m.
Mussman Urges Residents to be Cautious of Scammers During Extended Tax Season
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help residents protect themselves from identity thieves and other scammers, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is urging residents to be extra cautious and alert for potential scams during the tax filing season that was extended due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
LaPointe Advocates for Essential Workers, Promotes Workplace Rights Bureau during COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting the state Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau to ensure the safety of essential workers during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Walker Encourages Latinx Businesses to Participate in DCEO Survey
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Recognizing that the ongoing public health crisis is hurting local minority-owned businesses, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting an initiative from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) asking Latinx business owners to participate in an online survey aimed at connecting businesses to resources.
Hernandez Highlights National Nurses Week, Thanks Local Nurses for Continued Efforts
AURORA, Ill. – As a part of National Nurses Week, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is applauding the heroic work of local nurses and health care workers for helping save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hoffman Highlights Nurses Week, Thanks Healthcare Workers for Efforts During COVID-19 Crisis
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To thank the nurses, first responders and other essential workers fighting the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) health pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea is highlighting National Nurses Week.
Buckner Shares Alzheimer’s Resources during COVID-19
CHICAGO – Keeping in mind the unique challenges residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families are facing, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting additional support resources from the Alzheimer’s Association during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Buckner Advocates for Essential Workers, Promotes Workplace Rights Bureau during COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting the state Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau to ensure the safety of essential workers during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Gong-Gershowitz Celebrates Students amidst COVID-19 Changes
GLENVIEW, Ill. – With COVID-19 safety precautions deeply impacting many aspects of everyday life, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview , is celebrating the important milestones that many students did not get to experience to the fullest this year.
Manley Alerts Families to Free Drive-Up Wi-Fi Hotspots for Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help ensure students have access to internet as Illinois schools have transitioned to e-learning for the remainder of the school year, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting the new Wi-Fi hotspot map available to families throughout the state.
Hoffman Appointed to Lead Legislative Working Groups Amid COVID-19 Crisis
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To develop plans to help the state continue its fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently appointed to lead several legislative working groups for the Illinois House of Representatives.
Kifowit Passes out 500 Masks to Seniors and Vulnerable Residents in the Community
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing to provide resources for vulnerable residents during these difficult times, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, passed out over 500 masks to seniors throughout the community, including at the Alden Horizon Senior Living facility in Aurora.
Mason Encourages Students to Participate in Treasurer’s Agriculture Photo Contest
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The photo contest is a statewide event that aims to get young people involved with agricultural resources in their communities.
Kifowit Appointed to Governor’s Challenge Delegation in Nationwide Initiative to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families
AURORA, Ill. – In continuing her effort to prevent Veteran suicide as Chair of the IL House Veterans Affairs Committee, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, who is also a USMC Veteran, has been appointed to the IL delegation invited to participate in the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Manley Highlights National Nurses Week, Thanks Healthcare Workers for Continued Efforts
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To thank healthcare workers and other medical professionals for their continued work to protect our community during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting National Nurses Week.
Stuart Highlights Expansion of Student Loan Payment Relief Amid COVID-19 Crisis
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help alleviate financial strain felt by student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sharing expanded loan relief opportunities.
Mason Urges Residents to Follow Face Covering Guidance
GURNEE, Ill. – With face coverings now required in certain public spaces under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s most recent stay-at-home order, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents of the importance of abiding by the new guidelines.
Bristow, Stuart Call for Increased Funding to Help Local Health Departments Battle COVID-19
ALTON, Ill. – To help protect the health and wellness of Metro East communities and to ensure that local health departments are properly funded while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, state Reps. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are calling for increased funding for local health departments in downstate Illinois.