Latest Updates:
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.
Rep. Walker Congratulates Hersey High School for Recognition as Top STEM School
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently visited John Hersey High School and congratulated them on their recognition by Newsweek Magazine as one of the nation’s best schools for STEM education.
Mason Supports First Responder Pension Reform, Property Tax Relief for Homeowners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is highlighting recent legislation to increase investment returns, ease the burden on local governments and taxpayers, and protect benefits for first responders by consolidating suburban and downstate police and fire pension systems.
Hoffman Encourages Residents to Shop Locally on Small Business Saturday
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – As families begin their gift shopping for the holiday season, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging local residents to support the local economy by shopping locally and supporting small businesses on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30.
Rep. Hernandez to Host Winter Clothing Drive to Benefit Local Food Pantries
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting donations of winter clothing items to benefit families who utilize two local food pantries in her district, the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry, during the month of December.
Didech Highlights Small Business Saturday, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – In recognition of Small Business Saturday this Saturday, Nov. 30, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is encouraging residents to support and celebrate community businesses this holiday season.
Kifowit Encourages Local Shoppers to Participate in Small Business Saturday this Year
AURORA, Ill. – As the holiday shopping season officially kicks off this weekend, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is encouraging local residents to frequent locally owned small businesses as part of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.
Rep. Walker, Sen. Gillespie Invite Residents to Constituent Holiday Party, Upcoming Events
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, are inviting residents to a Constituent Holiday Party to bring in the holidays with a festive meet and greet on Monday, Dec. 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Arlington Ale House, located at 111 W. Campbell St., 3rd floor, in Arlington Heights.
Slaughter Partners with CAPs to Host a Career and Job Readiness Workshop
CHICAGO – To provide job opportunities for the community and connect residents with employers, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently partnered with Community Assistance Programs (CAPs) to host a Career and Job Readiness Workshop.