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Lilly-Backed Measure Eases Occupational Licensing for Military Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – During Military Family Month, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly is highlighting a law she backed to ease occupational licensing requirements for military families in Illinois.
Stuart to Host Satellite Office Hours at Granite City-City Hall
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To remain accessible to constituents, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will hold Satellite Office Hours on Friday, Nov. 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Granite City-City Hall, located at 2000 Edison Ave. in Granite City.
Slaughter to Host Legislative Town Hall Meeting in the 19th Ward
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with the 22ndPolice District to host a Legislative Town Hall on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon at the 22nd Police District Station, located at 1900 W. Monterey Ave. in Chicago.
Yednock Visits Spring Valley Kidney Care to Support Local Health Services
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to amplify and support life-saving health resources for his constituents, State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, visited Spring Valley Kidney Care to learn more about the services the center provides.
State Reps. Hernandez, Villanueva, Congressman Garcia Host DACA Renewal Workshop
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is working with local leaders and community-based organizations to help DREAMers renew their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status at a workshop on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at Unity Lutheran Church, located at 6720 31st St. in Berwyn.
Hoffman, Greenwood Partner to Host Free Community Shred Day
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – To help local residents protect themselves from identity fraud, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. LaToya Greenwood, D-East St. Louis, are partnering to host a free community shred day later this month.
LaPointe Boosts Emergency Heating Repair Program for Winter Season
CHICAGO – With the winter season just around the corner, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is highlighting the City of Chicago Department of Housing’s (DOH) Emergency Heating Repair Program (EHR) for the 2019 – 2020 winter season. The program aims to provide cost-free services to repair and replace heating systems for Chicago residents.
Lilly Measure Seeks to Expand Fulltime Veterans Service Offices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – To improve the delivery of services to veterans in Illinois, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is working to require that the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) establish fulltime, convenient field offices in every part of the state.
Mussman-Backed Bill to Limit Ethylene Oxide Emissions Passes House
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, to protect residents from the harmful effects of ethylene oxide by limiting emissions and setting a goal to phase out use of the chemical by 2023 recently passed the House and will be considered by the Senate.
Mason Hears from Local Female Business Owners
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, met with small business owners to hear legislative feedback at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce Women’s Networking Luncheon at Dockers North in Antioch on Wednesday.
Slaughter-Backed Measure to Remove Barriers to Employment by Restricting Driver License Suspensions Passes House and Senate
CHICAGO – Legislation supported by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, to prohibit the Secretary of State from revoking driver’s licenses for non-driving related offenses recently passed in both the House and Senate.
Walker to Help Residents Learn About Health Care Coverage at Get Covered Illinois Event
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To help residents prepare for the upcoming insurance marketplace open enrollment period, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is partnering with the Department of Insurance’s Get Covered Illinois initiative to provide a free informative seminar to the community on how to receive affordable health care coverage through the state marketplace. The seminar will be held on Monday, Nov. 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Library, located at 10 S. Emerson St. in Mount Prospect.
Rep. Welch Encourages Proviso East Students to Get Involved in their Community
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, spoke to students at Proviso East recently to highlight the importance of civic engagement and how young people can create positive change in their community.
Villanueva Highlights Winter Heating Assistance Program
CHICAGO – As cold temperatures hit the region, state Rep. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents in need to apply for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), a winter heating assistance program that helps families pay for utility services.
Walker Hears from Residents at Lutheran Home Town Hall
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Dedicated to meeting with and hearing from his constituents, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently hosted a town hall discussion at the Lutheran Home, a local senior living community in Arlington Heights.
Hernandez Invites Locals to Help Write ‘Thank You’ Letters to Veterans at November Coffee Meeting
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to meet one-on-one with constituents, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is inviting residents to her monthly Coffee and Conversation event on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Two Brothers Roundhouse, located at 205 N. Broadway in Aurora.
Yednock to Host Second Veterans Advisory Committee
OTTAWA, Ill. – Working to support veterans and service members in his district, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D- Ottawa, is working with Steven Kreitzer from LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission to discuss issues facing local veterans. The event is on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Ottawa Veterans of Foreign War hall, located at 1501 La Salle St. in Ottawa.
Jones to Hold Mental Health Workshop to Raise Awareness of Symptoms, Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
LYNWOOD, Ill. – In an ongoing effort to support mental health care in Illinois, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is holding an Alzheimer’s workshop with mental health experts from the South Holland Memory Care Community. The event is on Monday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Lynwood/Glenwood Public Library at 19901 Stoney Island Avenue in Lynwood.