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![LaPointe’s Office, Northwest Side Organizations to Host Homeless Persons Memorial Service Jan. 16](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/LaPointe.jpg)
LaPointe’s Office, Northwest Side Organizations to Host Homeless Persons Memorial Service Jan. 16
CHICAGO – The office of state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, will join Northwest Side organizations Tuesday to remember those lost prematurely due to homelessness and to encourage further action to prevent tragedies.
![Manley Applauds Investment in School Libraries, Continues Efforts to Support Students](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
Manley Applauds Investment in School Libraries, Continues Efforts to Support Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting efforts by the Illinois Secretary of State to ensure that students have access to up-to-date educational materials by investing nearly $1.5 million in public school libraries across Illinois.
![Gill to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, Jan. 20 in Palos Heights](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Gill.jpg)
Gill to Host Coffee and Conversation Saturday, Jan. 20 in Palos Heights
PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. – Residents can share their thoughts on state and local issues directly with state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, at her upcoming Coffee and Conversation stop on Saturday, Jan. 20 between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the Dunkin Donuts located at 12807 S. Harlem Ave. in Palos Heights.
![Rep. Mason Measure Guaranteeing Renters’ Rights Takes Effect](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Mason.jpg)
Rep. Mason Measure Guaranteeing Renters’ Rights Takes Effect
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, put her support behind a measure to guarantee renters the right to pay landlords in cash, which went into effect just a few days ago.
![Rep. Barbara Hernandez Raises Awareness of Networking Event to Promote CEJA Grant Opportunities](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hernandez-B.jpg)
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Raises Awareness of Networking Event to Promote CEJA Grant Opportunities
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is raising awareness of a networking event held by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that will help organizations connect to Climate and Equitable Job Act (CEJA) funding opportunities.
![Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Hirschauer.jpg)
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
![Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Yang-Rohr.jpg)
Yang Rohr, Hirschauer Invite Community to Veterans Open House
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – State Reps. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, and Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, are partnering to host an open house to showcase resources available to veterans in their communities.
![Ammons Highlighting FAFSA Changes, Opportunities For More Student Aid](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ammons.jpg)
Ammons Highlighting FAFSA Changes, Opportunities For More Student Aid
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Continuing her support for college students and their tuition needs, state Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, wants her community to know about a revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), including streamlined access and heightened security measures.
![Stuart Delivers Donated Winter Clothing, Supplies to Granite City Schools](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Stuart.jpg)
Stuart Delivers Donated Winter Clothing, Supplies to Granite City Schools
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, continued her support of area schools by delivering donations of winter clothing, food and other essentials contributed by local families to Granite City Community School District (CSD) #9.
![Ammons Highlighting FAFSA Changes, Opportunities For More Student Aid](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Ammons.jpg)
Ammons, Champaign County Host Committee on Voter Access
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, and the House Ethics & Elections Committee are hosting a hearing on voter access Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Brookens Administrative Center at 1776 E. Washington St. in Urbana.
![Law Allowing Cash Rent Payments Takes Effect](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Stava-Murray.jpg)
Law Allowing Cash Rent Payments Takes Effect
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Renters are guaranteed additional flexibility in payment options under a new law passed by state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, ensuring tenants have the option of paying in cash.
![Manley Applauds Investment in School Libraries, Continues Efforts to Support Students](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
Manley Works to Help Support Young Readers, Highlights Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to ensure that students across Illinois have access to educational materials, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the new partnership between Illinois and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, which mails books to children ages 5 and under for free.
![Canty to Hold ‘Weathering thru Winter’ Workshop to Promote Cold Weather Safety](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Canty.jpg)
Canty to Hold ‘Weathering thru Winter’ Workshop to Promote Cold Weather Safety
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. — State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is joining Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton and representatives from Nicor and Commonwealth Edison to hold a ‘Weathering thru Winter’ workshop to promote cold weather safety on Tuesday, Jan. 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Prospect Heights Public Library on 12 N. Elm Street in Prospect Heights.
![Rep. Barbara Hernandez Raises Awareness of Networking Event to Promote CEJA Grant Opportunities](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hernandez-B.jpg)
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Hosting Winter Coat Drive
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is continuing to combat the impacts of joblessness and homelessness by hosting a winter coat drive at her office on 1 E. Benton St., Suite 101 in Aurora.
![Manley Applauds Investment in School Libraries, Continues Efforts to Support Students](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
Manley Hosts Luggage for Foster Kids Donation Drive
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – As part of her efforts to give back this holiday season, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is hosting a donation drive to provide luggage to children in the foster care system.
![State Law Reinforcing Marriage Equality to Take Effect](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Avelar.jpg)
State Law Reinforcing Marriage Equality to Take Effect
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and taking effect Jan. 1 enshrines marriage equality for all couples, defending same-sex unions in Illinois from right-wing attacks by out-of-state judges and politicians.
![Scherer Welcomes Secretary of State Library Grant for Decatur and Springfield Public Schools](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Scherer.jpg)
Scherer Welcomes Secretary of State Library Grant for Decatur and Springfield Public Schools
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is applauding new state funding to support books, educational materials, and programming for Decatur’s and Springfield’s public schools’ libraries.
![Manley Applauds Investment in School Libraries, Continues Efforts to Support Students](https://ilhousedems.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Manley_N.jpg)
Manley Continues Efforts to Create Jobs, Breaks Ground for New Casino in Joliet
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to celebrate the addition of a new job creator in the community, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, attended the groundbreaking ceremony last week for the new Hollywood Casino at the Rock Run Collection property. The $185 million project is expected to bring nearly a thousand permanent and temporary jobs into the Joliet area as well as millions of dollars in new economic activity. In addition to the casino, the property is expected to have a variety of other shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities, marking a massive investment in the Joliet region that will provide a number of benefits to existing and new residents.