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Lilly Spotlights New Law to Bring Transparency to School Class Sizes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is spotlighting a new law to increase transparency regarding school class sizes.
Welch Bill to Allow Compensation for Student Athletes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – College athletes would receive their fair share of the revenue schools make off of them under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside.
Jones Promotes Tax Amnesty Opportunity for Taxpayers
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is informing local taxpayers of a new tax amnesty program which will ease the financial burden on working and middle-class families by offering an opportunity to pay off back taxes without interest or late fees.
Jones, Harris and RALI Combat Opioid Crisis through Drug Use Warning Event
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is co-hosting a hands-on educational tour of an exhibit showcased by Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative of Illinois (RALI-IL) with state Sen. Napoleon Harris. The event is on Monday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Monee Village Hall, located at 5130 W. Court St., Monee.
Mason Honored with Award for Work Addressing Domestic Violence
GURNEE, Ill. – The Northwest Suburban Alliance on Domestic Violence recognized state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, for her work on domestic violence by presenting her with the Friends of the Alliance Award at the Wendell Jones Award Luncheon at Harper College in Palatine.
Walker, Gillespie to Host FAFSA, College Aid Sign-Up Seminar
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – To help local high school seniors and their families apply for college student aid, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, have organized a free college aid sign-up seminar in coordination with the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) on Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, located at 500 N. Dunton Ave. in Arlington Heights.
Mussman Highlights Illinois Helpline for Opioid Use
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for substance abuse treatment, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is highlighting a recent video campaign from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that focuses on connecting people struggling with opioid or other substance use to resources for treatment and recovery.
Didech-Backed Law Reins in Prescription Drug Costs, Protects Families from Being Denied Coverage
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is fighting to protect access to health care with a new law creating Illinois’ first comprehensive system to rein in prescription drug costs and ensure hospital visits are covered, regardless of whether the diagnosis turns out to be an emergency or not.
Andrade Celebrates Opening of Independence Apartments
CHICAGO, Ill. – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is congratulating residents of Irving Park and the Chicago Housing Authority on the successful opening of the Independence Apartments. The housing development, which features 100% affordable housing for seniors, was codeveloped with the new home of the Independence Park Branch Library.
Rep. Hernandez to Host Public Safety Roundtable Discussion with Aurora Police Department
AURORA, Ill. – To discuss public safety concerns with local residents, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a roundtable discussion alongside Aurora Police Department Commander, Keith Cross on Tuesday, Oct. 1st, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the police station community room, located at 1200 E. Indian Trail Rd. in Aurora.
Slaughter Partners with DCEO to Host a Minority-Owned Business Workshop
CHICAGO – To help hardworking small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs accomplish their business goals, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, hosted a free Minority-Owned Business Workshop in collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
LaPointe to Offer Fall Internship Program for Local Students
CHICAGO – Seeking local assistance in her state district office, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is inviting high school students in the community to apply for her fall internship program.
Rep. Hernandez Responds to Incident of Racial Bias at Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, issued the following statement in response to a recent incident of racial bias at the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) in Aurora:
Crespo Invites Local Residents to Upcoming Tax Relief Seminars
HANOVER PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is inviting local families and seniors to receive help reducing their property tax bills at his upcoming Property Tax Appeal
Workshop with the Office of Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hanover Township Senior Center, located 240 S. Route 59 in Bartlett.
Mason Seeks Feedback from Longtime Small Business Owners
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, stopped by Zion Cyclery to hear from business owners Mary and Chris Daisy in Zion. “Like many of the business owners I’ve met with recently, the Daisys offered great feedback on how new laws and changes in our region’s...
Harper Highlights Cannabis Expungement Opportunities During National Expungement Week
CHICAGO – State Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is highlighting National Expungement Week by drawing attention to opportunities for local citizens to expunge arrest records under Illinois’ new law legalizing the adult-use of cannabis.
Andrade Attends Cleveland Elementary Fall Fest
CHICAGO – State Rep Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, stopped by Grover Cleveland Elementary School’s Fall Fest celebration in Chicago’s Irving Park neighborhood recently to wish parents, students, and faculty a happy new school year.
LaPointe Meets Residents, Discusses State and Local Issues Facing Middle Class
CHICAGO – Meeting residents at their doors to hear about state and local concerns, and introduce herself, state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, has been knocking on doors in various neighborhoods throughout the community.