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Moylan-Supported Bill to Strengthen Civics Education Now in Effect
DES PLAINES, Ill. – A new law supported by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, will emphasize the importance of civics instruction in schools.
Lilly Uses Minority Mental Health Awareness Month to Call for an End to Access and Treatment Disparities
CHICAGO – During National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month this July, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to disparities minority communities face accessing mental health care and calling for an end to unequal mental health care access.
Tarver Promotes FastTrack Certification Option for Chicago and Cook County Minority-Owned Businesses
CHICAGO – State Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is highlighting an accelerated process for female-owned and minority-owned businesses to qualify for state contracts and assistance through the state’s Business Enterprise Program (BEP).
State Rep. Hernandez Promotes Local High-Quality Job Growth through New Aurora Micro-Factory
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is promoting the opening of a new fiber optic micro-factory in Aurora which will create good-paying local jobs and advance Illinois as a leader in technology.
Scherer Promotes Virtual Care Program for Residents Experiencing COVID-19 Symptoms
DECATUR, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact Illinoisans statewide, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging residents who have tested positive with moderate symptoms to take advantage of telehealth resources.
Slaughter-Backed Budget Provides Assistance to Homeowners and Renters
CHICAGO – To ensure Illinois families are able to continue to make mortgage and rent payments, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, helped to pass a budget that includes over $390 million in assistance for homeowners and renters struggling to make payments.
Jones Promotes Adult Literacy Grants Awarded for South Suburban Area Adult Education
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is promoting new funding awarded to South Suburban College organizations to bolster adult literacy education and provide critical skills to local workers searching for good-paying employment opportunities.
Didech Legislation Leads Fight Against Racist Property Deed Language
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Working with concerned homeowners in Mundelein, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, has filed legislation to empower residents to remove unlawful and racist language attached to their property deeds.
Didech Legislation Leads Fight Against Racist Property Deed Language
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Working with concerned homeowners in Mundelein, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, has filed legislation to empower residents to remove unlawful and racist language attached to their property deeds.
Slaughter-Backed Measure to Expand Access to Voting Signed into Law
CHICAGO – To protect and expand access to voting, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently supported a measure that will expand the state’s vote-by-mail program and allow for additional alternative options to in-person voting during the upcoming November election.
Manley Applauds Investment in Joliet Junior College Small Business Development Center
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is applauding recent expansions in small business development centers across the state to support businesses seeking grants and other assistance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buckner Highlights Extended, Reformed Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to the recent extension of the deadline for small businesses to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
Hernández Presenta un Sitio de Prueba de Coronavirus Móvil gratis, una Entrega de Alimentos y un Evento del Censo en la Escuela Secundaria Unity Jr.
CICERO, Ill. – Mientras la pandemia de COVID-19 continúa, la representante estatal Lisa Hernández, D-Cicero, está destacando la apertura de un sitio móvil de pruebas de COVID-19 en Cícero junto con una entrega de alimentos presentada por el Gran Depósito de Alimentos de Chicago. La asistencia para completar el cuestionario del censo también se proporcionará.
Hernandez Highlights Free COVID-19 Mobile Testing Site/Sponsored Food Drive/Census Event at Unity Junior High School
CICERO, Ill. – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, state Rep. Lisa Hernandez, D-Cicero, is highlighting the opening of a mobile COVID-19 testing site in Cicero along with a food drive presented by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. Assistance with completing the census questionnaire will also be provided via drive-in.
Yednock Highlights Extended Paycheck Protection Program Deadline for Small Businesses
OTTAWA, IL – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting the recently extended deadline for the federal Paycheck Protection Program for small business owners needing relief funding due to COVID-19.
Mussman-Backed Bill to Provide Medical Support for Students Now Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Students with epilepsy will have improved access to medical assistance if they have a seizure while at school under a new law supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg.
Manley Highlights Telehealth Program for COVID-19 Care
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To assist residents afflicted with COVID-19 in accessing necessary medical supplies and care, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting the new Illinois COVID-19 Virtual Care Program.
Buckner Highlights Opening of South Shore Small Business Development Center
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is welcoming the opening of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Chicago’s South Shore community.