Latest Updates:
Hernandez Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
AURORA, Ill. – With many local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 28 to remind residents to shop at area businesses this holiday season.
Stuart Highlights Applications Open for Small Equipment Grant Program
COLLINSIVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the application opening for the small equipment grant program for local fire departments and ambulance services that are in need of purchasing new small equipment.
Scherer Encourages Local Businesses to Apply for Additional Relief Funding
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for relief funding through the second installment of the BIG (Business Interruption Grant) program.
Hernandez Highlights Tier 3 Mitigation Plan, Encourages Families to Celebrate Thanksgiving Safely
AURORA, Ill. – As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Illinois, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting the Tier 3 mitigation plan recently released by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that took effect on Friday, Nov 20.
Mussman Encourages Residents to Get Flu Shot
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help protect families from illness this cold and flu season, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging residents to get their yearly flu shot.
Mason Urges Residents to Follow New COVID-19 Restrictions
GURNEE, Ill. – As coronavirus cases continue to rise in Illinois, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is asking community members to help slow the spread of the virus by abiding by the state’s newly reimposed Tier 3 mitigations. Tier 3 restrictions were reimplemented on Friday in an effort to curb Illinois’ second wave of COVID-19 infections.
Slaughter to Host Webinar with Get Covered Illinois to Promote Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
CHICAGO – To help local residents who are looking to enroll in health care coverage during the current open enrollment period for the Illinois health insurance marketplace, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is hosting a Get Covered Illinois webinar on Monday, Nov. 23 at 5 p.m.
Stuart Encourages Residents to take Advantage of Open Enrollment through Illinois Get Covered
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the open enrollment period for residents to shop the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace for coverage. The open enrollment period is open now through December 15 to shop for healthcare coverage for 2021.
Buckner Highlights Enrollment Period for Health Care Coverage
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reminding local residents the sign-up period for health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is now open in Illinois.
Slaughter, Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry Host Thanksgiving Food Drive for Local Families
CHICAGO – As the holiday season approaches, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with the Maple Morgan Park Food Pantry to host a Thanksgiving food drive for local families facing food insecurity.
Jones Hosting Health Care Webinar to Focus on Open Enrolment
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, will host a virtual webinar with experts from Get Covered Illinois on Monday, November 9, at 4 p.m. People can watch remotely on Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/repjones29 or via Zoom at 312-626-6799.
Welch Promotes Health Insurance Sign-Up Period
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is highlighting the upcoming open enrollment period for the Illinois health insurance marketplace.
Didech Encourages Families to Adhere to IDPH Guidance, Celebrate Halloween Safely
BUFFALO GROVE – To help families safely celebrate Halloween, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Public Health’s (IDPH) COVID-19 Halloween guidance.
Tarver Highlights Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CHICAGO – For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is highlighting resources available for people experiencing domestic violence.
Buckner Highlights Free Flu Shots
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is highlighting an upcoming opportunity for free flu shots for community members.
Buckner Highlights Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CHICAGO – For Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, state Rep. Kam. Buckner, D-Chicago, is drawing attention to resources available for survivors of domestic violence.
Tarver Calls for Equity in Mental Health Care Ahead Of Mental Health Day
CHICAGO – Leading into World Mental Health Day on October 10, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to the disparities in mental health care services for African Americans.
Slaughter Highlights Resources for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19, Civil Unrest
CHICAGO – To help protect the economic livelihood of communities across the state, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is highlighting the second round funding for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) Business Interruption Grant Program (BIG), which will help provide much-needed relief to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and recent civil unrest.