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Welch Invites Residents To Car Parade to Support Workers Helping Reopen Westlake Hospital
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is inviting residents to join a parade of cars that will drive past and beep their horns in support of construction workers who have been working around the clock to reopen Westlake Hospital and bring a vital COVID-19 treatment center to our community.
Mussman Spotlights New Call4Calm Mental Health Helpline
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In an effort to continue sharing new resources for those experiencing difficulties during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) newly established, free emotional support text line known as Call4Calm.
Walker Promotes Emotional Support Text Line Call4Calm
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – As residents face the mental health challenges brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to talk with a mental health professional through the state’s emotional support text line Call4Calm.
Manley Applauds Department on Aging Action to Expand Senior Meal Assistance
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help seniors that are facing food insecurity due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) recent move to expand meal assistance for seniors across the state by $7 million.
Jones Urges Residents to Report Price Gouging, Predatory Sellers during COVID-19 Outbreak
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is alerting residents to ways they can report suspected price-gouging, predatory sales and other anti-consumer behavior, which has been on the rise as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Buckner Supports Survivors of Domestic Violence, Boosts State and National Hotlines amid COVID-19
CHICAGO – To support victims and survivors of domestic violence, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting state and national domestic violence hotlines during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Hernandez Encourages Small Business Owners to Apply for Disaster Relief Assistance
AURORA, Ill. – As small business owners face hardships from lack of revenue and mandated closures during the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging local business owners to explore available state resources.
LaPointe Promotes Child Care Assistance for Essential Workers during COVID-19
CHICAGO – Looking out for essential workers and their families, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting state and federal child care services during the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Slaughter Backs Measure to Prevent Price Gouging of Critical Medical Supplies
CHICAGO – In response to the state’s need for medical equipment to treat Coronavirus (COVID 19), state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is supporting legislation that would help to ensure that Illinois’ hospitals have access to the medical equipment they need.
LaPointe Highlights New Call4Calm Hotline for Mental Health Care
CHICAGO – To provide local residents with mental health assistance during the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new emotional support text line through the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) called Call4Calm.
Tarver Highlights Senior Shopping Hours
CHICAGO – To help keep local seniors safe and healthy, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, is highlighting special shopping hours at grocery and drugs stores for seniors and other medically vulnerable residents.
Scherer Highlights State ‘Help Is Here’ Services
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging residents to take advantage
of the state’s new ‘Help is Here’ hotline and website, which offers assistance on a variety of
issues including housing and food security, senior resources and child care information.
Stuart Applauds Expansion of Meal Assistance for Illinois Seniors
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help older residents that are impacted by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the Illinois Department on Aging’s (IDoA) recent move to expand meal assistance for seniors by...
Stuart Highlights New Call4Calm Mental Health Helpline
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To share new resources available for individuals experiencing emotional distress during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting the Illinois Department of Human Services’ (IDHS) new free emotional support text line Call4Calm.
Slaughter Highlights Financial Relief Programs to Support Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19
CHICAGO – In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is encouraging local businesses impacted by the mandatory stay at home order to apply for financial assistance programs with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Mason Encourages Healthy Residents to Volunteer
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is sharing ways for community members to give back during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mason Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month, Draws Attention to Drop in Reports Amid Pandemic
GURNEE, Ill. – As reports of child abuse plummet following the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents to keep a watchful eye for situations where a young person may be in danger. Mason is also asking community members to wear blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness about the issue.
Gonzalez Condemns Hilco’s Actions to Demolish Crawford Coal Plant
Chicago – State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, issued the following statement condemning the demolition of the Crawford Coal Plant in Little Village: