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Yednock Highlights Senior Shopping Hours
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is highlighting senior shopping hours at local grocery stores across the Illinois Valley which have been established to help protect seniors and other vulnerable residents during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.
Didech Promotes Emergency Equipment Donation Drive Amid COVID-19
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is promoting Serve Illinois’ donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health care workers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Stuart Highlights Local Food Banks, Assistance for Families During COVID-19 Pandemic
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As local businesses begin temporarily closing to comply with the governor’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is highlighting local food banks that are available to help families facing hardship during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Slaughter Encourages Residents to Abide by IDPH, CDC Guidelines to Prevent COVID-19
CHICAGO – To ensure public health and safety of the community, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is urging residents to take precautionary steps to protect themselves and their community from COVID-19 by following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
Mason Highlights Resources, Ways to Care for Mental Health During Shelter-In-Place Order
GURNEE, Ill. – Following Gov. Pritzker’s issuance of a statewide shelter-in-place order to combat the spread of COVID-19, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is recognizing the emotional challenges that staying at home poses to residents, and highlighting ways to care for your mental health.
LaPointe Promotes Emergency Equipment Donation Drive for First Responders Amid COVID-19
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is promoting Serve Illinois’ donation drive for personal protective equipment (PPE) for first responders and health care workers during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) outbreak.
Stuart Encourages Homeowners to Take Advantage of Virtual Utility Bill Clinic
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To share additional resources available to families during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging residents to take advantage of the free virtual utility bill clinic through the Citizens’ Utility Board (CUB).
Buckner Supports Firefighters, Provides Meals During COVID-19 Outbreak
CHICAGO – To support firefighters, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is providing meals to local firehouses in the 26th legislative district during the COVID-19 outbreak. Buckner is delivering lunch to extend his appreciation to first responders for all their
incredible work during the ongoing health crisis.
Yednock Highlights Unemployment Benefits for Temporarily Local Workers, Employees
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is directing residents who have been recently laid off due to COVID-19 to apply for unemployment benefits through the Illinois Department of Employment Security and offering assistance from his office to those who need help navigating the unemployment process.
Hernandez Announces Temporary Office Closure in Response to COVID-19, Encourages Residents to Reach Out by Email
AURORA, Ill. – To ensure the health and safety of district office employees and local residents during the COVID-19 outbreak, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, has closed her district office until further notice, but will still be accessible to assist with constituent concerns.
Hernandez Emphasizes Importance of Complying with Mandatory Stay at Home Order
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is urging residents to comply with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s mandatory stay at home order to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Crespo Highlights Economic Assistance for Local Small Businesses
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – As part of his ongoing effort to assist local businesses with the unprecedented challenges they’re facing due the COVID-19 outbreak, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is highlighting the deferral of sales tax payments for locally owned businesses, as well as Illinois’ work to secure eligibility for disaster assistance loans.
Mason Responds to Blood Shortage, Encourages Healthy Residents to Make Donations
GURNEE, Ill. – In the face of a statewide shortage, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is urging community members to consider donating blood. The increased need for donations comes following widespread cancellations of community blood drives across the state amid coronavirus concerns.
Buckner Promotes Survey to Support Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is encouraging local business owners to take part in a survey through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to ensure government agencies are taking the necessary measures to combat the negative, economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Latino Caucus: We Will Get Through This Together | Caucus Latino: Superaremos Esto Juntos
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement amid Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “stay at home” order, urging local families to contact their constituent service offices via phone or email in order to continue connecting them to resources, as well as to follow the recommendations of medical experts.
Crespo Highlights Attorney General’s Consumer Helpline Amid Price Gouging Reports
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is urging anyone who has witnessed any unreasonable price hikes, fraud or other anti-consumer practice to report it by submitting a
consumer complaint to the Attorney General’s Office.
LaPointe Boosts Social Distancing, Cancels Spring Events Through April
CHICAGO – Taking proactive measures to protect the public health and safety of the community, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is supporting social distancing efforts by canceling her community events through April, including her Veteran’s Resource Event on March 30 as well as her Senior Fair event on April 17. To help further combat the spread of COVID-19, LaPointe has also closed her district office to the public, but will continue to be reached at 773-647-1174 or her email address at replapointe@gmail.com.
Welch Calls on Governor Pritzker to Reopen Westlake Hospital
WESTCHESTER, Ill. – To help provide additional medical services during the spread of COVID-19, State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is calling on Gov. Pritzker to reopen Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.