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Buckner Advocates for Essential Workers, Promotes Workplace Rights Bureau during COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is promoting the state Attorney General’s Workplace Rights Bureau to ensure the safety of essential workers during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Gong-Gershowitz Celebrates Students amidst COVID-19 Changes
GLENVIEW, Ill. – With COVID-19 safety precautions deeply impacting many aspects of everyday life, state Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview , is celebrating the important milestones that many students did not get to experience to the fullest this year.
Manley Alerts Families to Free Drive-Up Wi-Fi Hotspots for Students
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To help ensure students have access to internet as Illinois schools have transitioned to e-learning for the remainder of the school year, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting the new Wi-Fi hotspot map available to families throughout the state.
Hoffman Appointed to Lead Legislative Working Groups Amid COVID-19 Crisis
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To develop plans to help the state continue its fight against the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, was recently appointed to lead several legislative working groups for the Illinois House of Representatives.
Kifowit Passes out 500 Masks to Seniors and Vulnerable Residents in the Community
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing to provide resources for vulnerable residents during these difficult times, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, passed out over 500 masks to seniors throughout the community, including at the Alden Horizon Senior Living facility in Aurora.
Mason Encourages Students to Participate in Treasurer’s Agriculture Photo Contest
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ Cream of the Crop Photo Contest. The photo contest is a statewide event that aims to get young people involved with agricultural resources in their communities.
Kifowit Appointed to Governor’s Challenge Delegation in Nationwide Initiative to Prevent Suicide Among Service Members, Veterans and their Families
AURORA, Ill. – In continuing her effort to prevent Veteran suicide as Chair of the IL House Veterans Affairs Committee, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, who is also a USMC Veteran, has been appointed to the IL delegation invited to participate in the Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Manley Highlights National Nurses Week, Thanks Healthcare Workers for Continued Efforts
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To thank healthcare workers and other medical professionals for their continued work to protect our community during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting National Nurses Week.
Stuart Highlights Expansion of Student Loan Payment Relief Amid COVID-19 Crisis
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To help alleviate financial strain felt by student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is sharing expanded loan relief opportunities.
Mason Urges Residents to Follow Face Covering Guidance
GURNEE, Ill. – With face coverings now required in certain public spaces under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s most recent stay-at-home order, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is reminding residents of the importance of abiding by the new guidelines.
Bristow, Stuart Call for Increased Funding to Help Local Health Departments Battle COVID-19
ALTON, Ill. – To help protect the health and wellness of Metro East communities and to ensure that local health departments are properly funded while fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, state Reps. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, and Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are calling for increased funding for local health departments in downstate Illinois.
Stuart Highlights National Nurses Week, Advocates for Student Nurses Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – During National Nurses Week, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is thanking local nurses for their hard work in our community, and is advocating for nursing students whose education has been put on hold due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Manley Alerts Residents to Price Gouging, Scams Amid COVID-19 Crisis
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In response to reports of businesses across the state raising prices on basic necessities during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is alerting residents to be cautious of scams, price gouging and other predatory practices.
LaPointe Highlights Payment Relief for Private Student Loan Borrowers
CHICAGO – To help provide financial relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is reminding residents about the expansion of payment relief available to individuals with privately managed student loans.
Walker Calls Attention to Free Wi-Fi Hotspots for Students
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – With students forced to learn from home, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is highlighting free public wi-fi locations where children can continue to participate in e-learning if reliable internet access is not available at home.
Welch Urges Residents to Follow Extended Stay At Home Order
HILLSIDE, Ill. – In an effort to save lives and continue to flatten the curve, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is updating residents and encouraging them to adhere to the stay at home order that was recently extended by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Manley Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Money-Saving Virtual Utility Bill Clinics
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – To share tips that could potentially save homeowners money during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the free virtual utility bill clinic offered through the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB).
Hernandez Applauds Face-Covering Requirement for Essential Businesses
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is notifying residents of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s action to require all essential businesses to provide employees with cloth face-coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19.