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Buckner to Co-Host Fair Housing Town Hall to Empower Residents
CHICAGO – To advocate for equitable housing, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is co-leading a Fair Housing Town Hall with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago. The town hall, facilitated through the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the South Side YMCA, located at 6330 S. Stony Island Ave.
Buckner, Tarver to Host Financial Literacy Town Hall
CHICAGO – To advocate for equitable housing, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is co-leading a Fair Housing Town Hall with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago. The town hall, facilitated through the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Department of...
Walker, Gillespie Thank Residents for Attending Recent Town Hall
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, are thanking district residents for attending their recent town hall in Mount Prospect, where the legislators updated attendees about recent events in Springfield and their work to fight rising property taxes.
Kifowit Announces “Toys for Tots” Drive at District Office
AURORA, Ill. – Encouraging residents to donate new toys for children in the community, state Rep Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting another annual Marine “Toys for Tots” Toy drive at her District Office, located at 1677 Montgomery Rd. Suite 116 in Aurora.
Rep. Hernandez Visits with Local After-School Boxing Club
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for youth and after-school programs, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, recently visited the A-Town Boxing Club in Aurora.
Mason Partners with Local Homeless Shelter for Winter Clothing Drive
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is partnering with P.A.D.S. Lake County to collect cold-weather clothing to donate to residents in need. Mason’s Winter Clothing Drive began on Nov. 15 and will continue through Dec. 7.
Buckner to Co-Host Fair Housing Town Hall to Empower Residents
CHICAGO – To advocate for equitable housing, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is co-leading a Fair Housing Town Hall with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago. The town hall, facilitated through the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the South Side YMCA, located at 6330 S. Stony Island Ave.
Didech Advocates for Accessible States Resources, Hosts Mobile Driver Services Event
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Working to strengthen access to state resources, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, recently hosted a Mobile Driver Services event with Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s office, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office and Vernon Township to provide vital services to the community.
Hernandez Promotes Winter Heating Assistance Program
AURORA, Ill. – As colder weather approaches, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is encouraging residents struggling to pay their utility bills to apply to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a financial assistance program.
Lilly Highlights National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting the importance of safe and sober driving during National Impaired Driving Prevention Month this December.
Tarver Working to Provide Educational Services with Financial Literacy Town Hall
CHICAGO – Local community members will learn essential skills about financial management at state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II’s Financial Literacy Town Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Co:Lab 7100, located at 7100 S. South Shore Dr. in Chicago. Tarver is partnering with state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s Division of Banking to educate residents about how to save and spend within the banking system.
Stuart Hosts Free CUB Clinic to Encourage Savings on Utility Bills
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – To ensure residents are saving on their utility bills, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, hosted a Utility Bill Clinic with the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB) in Granite City.
In Recognition of World AIDS Day, Lilly Highlights Protections for Illinoisans Living with HIV/AIDS
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In recognition of World AIDS Day, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting her law to help protect Illinoisans who are living with HIV and AIDS.
Buckner, Tarver to Host Financial Literacy Town Hall
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is partnering with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, the Office of Treasurer Michael W. Frerichs and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Division of Banking to present a Financial Literacy Town Hall on Dec. 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Co:Lab center, located at 7100 S. South Shore Dr. in Chicago.
Buckner, Tarver to Host Fair Housing Town Hall
CHICAGO – To empower local residents, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, and state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago, are gearing up to host a Fair Housing Town Hall with the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights. The town hall event will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the South Side YMCA, located at 6330 S. Stony Island Ave.
Stuart to Host “Candy with Katie” in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To listen to the thoughts and concerns of her constituents, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will be hosting “Candy with Katie” on Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Sherry’s Snacks, located at 220 N. Main Street in downtown Edwardsville.
Smith Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
CHICAGO – With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, state Rep. Nicholas Smith, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to support and celebrate small, local community businesses this Saturday in recognition of Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.
Welch Launches Holiday Toy Drive to Benefit Bellwood School District 88
HILLSIDE, Ill. – To help ensure that all area children have a joyful holiday season, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is encouraging donations for a toy drive to benefit children who attend Bellwood School District 88.