Latest Updates:
Stuart-Backed Seizure Smart School Act Now in Effect
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – School employees in Illinois will receive specific training on how to assist students with epilepsy under legislation co-sponsored by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, which took effect this month.
Mason Shares COVID-19 Recovery Grant Program with Local Businesses
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting the Lake County Small Business Recovery Grant Program and encouraging business owners to apply.
Mason Highlights Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is encouraging community members to nominate older residents for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame.
Stuart Meets with Local Pickleball Club, Discusses Support for Outdoor Recreation
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, recently visited the Plummer Park pickleball courts in Edwardsville to talk with One More Game (OMG) Pickleball Club about the club’s rapid growth and efforts to secure court lighting to extend playing time.
Mussman Hosts Blood Drive to Address COVID-19 Blood Shortage
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To help address blood shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, recently hosted a blood drive.
Slaughter Reminds Residents of July 15 Tax Deadline
CHICAGO – As the extended state and federal tax filing deadlines approach, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is urging residents who have not filed yet to do so before July 15.
Slaughter Promotes Essential Resources to Support Working Families Impacted by COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is promoting the expansion of essential services that are now available through the Help Illinois Families initiative to support working families affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Mussman-Backed Measure to Support Essential Workers, Expand Unemployment Benefits Now Law
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Legislation backed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to help support essential workers and provide relief for residents whose livelihoods have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Stuart to Host Free Community Shred Day with Crowe and Bristow
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host a free community shredding event on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Granite City High School, located at 3101 Madison Ave. Stuart is hosting the event in partnership with state Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon.
Hernandez Blood Drive a Success, Encourages Community Partners to Host
AURORA, Ill. – State rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently held a blood drive in Aurora to help reduce the blood supply shortage in Illinois’ blood banks.
Tarver Highlights Free Filing Options Ahead of the State and Federal Tax Deadline
CHICAGO – As the deadline to file state and federal tax returns draws near, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago is highlighting free filing options for local residents who may need assistance.
“For many, filing taxes can become a tedious process, but fortunately, there are free filing options and services available to make filing less difficult,” said Tarver. “Payment plans are also available, allowing taxes to be paid in installments since families have been faced with many new challenges in recent months.”
Hernandez to Host Virtual One-On-One Utility Bill Clinics
AURORA, Ill. – To help consumers maximize their savings on utility costs during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting virtual one-on-one utility bill clinics with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Wednesday, July 15 from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Yednock Highlights Upcoming State and Federal Tax Deadline, Resources Available
OTTAWA, IL – As the July 15 deadline to file state and federal taxes approaches next week, state Rep. Lance Yednock is highlighting free filing options for local residents who may need assistance.
“Filing taxes can become overwhelming for many, but there are free filing services and assistance programs from the IRS and state government available to ease the process,” Yednock said. “For those who may be faced with financial hardships, there are also payment plans available, allowing taxes to be paid in installments.”
Ahead of Filing Deadline, Buckner Highlights Tax Filing Tips
CHICAGO – With one week until the federal and state deadlines for filing 2019 tax returns, state Rep. Kam Buckner is highlighting filing tips for local residents.
Welch Joins Castro and Advocates to Launch Proposal Demanding Increased Corporate Diversity at Big Banks
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is joining state Sen. Cristina Castro, D-Elgin, and Otis Monroe, Chief Executive Officer of the Monroe Foundation to announce new legislation that requires financial institutions doing business with the state of Illinois to meet minimum corporate diversity standards at a press conference scheduled for Thursday, July 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Thompson Center.
Stuart Partners with CUB to Host Home Energy Saving Webinar
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help residents save on their utility bills, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is partnering with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to host a Home Energy Saving Webinar on Friday, July 17 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Scherer to Host Local Blood Drive
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is partnering with the Central Illinois Blood Center to host a blood drive for local hospitals in Decatur and Springfield to help address blood shortages.
Mason-Supported Seizure Smart School Act Goes Into Effect
GURNEE, Ill. – Students with epilepsy will be safer at school under legislation backed by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, that went into effect on July 1. Mason sponsored the Seizure Smart School Act, a measure that creates new seizure training requirements for all Illinois school employees.