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Mason Urges Community Members to Support Local Businesses Amid COVID-19 Closures
GURNEE, Ill. – As small businesses grapple with changes in operation due to the coronavirus outbreak, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging residents to shop locally.
LaPointe Encourages Healthy Residents to Donate Blood During COVID-19 Crisis
CHICAGO – To help address the current blood shortage during the COVID-19 outbreak, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is encouraging healthy residents to consider donating blood.
Walsh Encourages Workers Displaced by COVID-19 to Seek Government Assistance
JOLIET, Ill. – In response to the COVID-19 outbreak which has forced small businesses, restaurants, bars and other establishments to temporarily close their doors to the public, state Rep. Larry Walsh, Jr., D-Joliet, is highlighting resources available to help businesses and workers secure financial assistance.
Walker Highlights Professional License Renewal Extension, Help from Retired Medical Personnel
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is calling attention to recent license renewal changes from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and the ability for former healthcare workers to return to the field to fight the COVID-19 outbreak.
Walker Speaks Out Against Price Gouging During COVID-19 Crisis
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – With an increased need for food, medicine, cleaning supplies and other critical items to be available, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is speaking out against reports of price gouging across Illinois.
Mussman Highlights Senior Shopping Hours
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To share increased resources for residents that are most vulnerable to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting senior shopping hours at local grocery stores.
Slaughters Cancels March Events Amid COVID-19 Concerns
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, has cancelled his schedule of events for March, which included seminars on crime prevention and expungement, in an effort comply with the latest recommendations from public health organizations concerning Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Yednock Highlights Senior Shopping Hours
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting senior shopping hours at local grocery stores across the Illinois Valley which have been established to help protect seniors and other vulnerable residents during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
Didech Promotes Emergency Equipment Donation Drive Amid COVID-19
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is promoting Serve Illinois’ donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health care workers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Stuart Highlights Local Food Banks, Assistance for Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As local businesses begin temporarily closing to comply with the governor’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting local food banks that are available to help families facing hardship during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Slaughter Encourages Residents to Abide by IDPH, CDC Guidelines to Prevent COVID-19
CHICAGO – To ensure public health and safety of the community, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is urging residents to take precautionary steps to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19 by following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Mason Highlights Resources, Ways to Care for Mental Health During Shelter-In-Place Order
GURNEE, Ill. – Following Gov. Pritzker’s issuance of a statewide shelter-in-place order to combat the spread of COVID-19, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is recognizing the emotional challenges that staying at home poses to residents, and highlighting ways to care for your mental health.
LaPointe Promotes Emergency Equipment Donation Drive for First Responders Amid COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting Serve Illinois’ donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health care workers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Stuart Encourages Homeowners to Take Advantage of Virtual Utility Bill Clinic
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To share additional resources available to families during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the free virtual utility bill clinic through the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB).
Buckner Supports Firefighters, Provides Meals During COVID-19 Outbreak
CHICAGO – To support firefighters, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is providing meals to local firehouses in the 26th legislative district during the COVID-19 outbreak. Buckner is delivering lunch to extend his appreciation to first responders for all their
incredible work during the ongoing health crisis.
Yednock Highlights Unemployment Benefits for Temporarily Local Workers, Employees
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is directing residents who have been recently laid off due to COVID-19 to apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security and offering assistance from his office to those who need help navigating the unemployment process.
Hernandez Announces Temporary Office Closure in Response to COVID-19, Encourages Residents to Reach Out by Email
AURORA, Ill. – To ensure the health and safety of district office employees and local residents during the COVID-19 outbreak, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has closed her district office until further notice, but will still be accessible to assist with constituent concerns.
Hernandez Emphasizes Importance of Complying with Mandatory Stay at Home Order
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is urging residents to comply with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mandatory stay at home order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.