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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.
Stuart Holds Title IX Panel at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To facilitate a community conversation regarding Title IX and sexual assault on college campuses, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, held a Title IX Panel at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville. The panelists included state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, Marsha Griffin from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, SIUe Title IX Coordinator Jaime Ball, and Aeriel White from the organization Call for Help.
Walker, Gillespie Advocate for Arlington International Racecourse License
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Recognizing the cultural, economic and historical importance of the Arlington International Racecourse for their districts, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and state Sen. Ann Gillespie, D-Arlington Heights, recently championed the Racecourse and its application for an organization license and 2020 race dates to the Illinois Racing Board.
Stuart to Host FAFSA Seminar for Teens and Family Members
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To prepare families and teens for paying for college, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will host a FAFSA Seminar to teach attendees how to complete the application for financial aid. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission will be giving a small presentation and answering questions regarding the application. The seminar will be held on Oct. 8 from 6-7 p.m. in the Council Chambers in Collinsville City Hall, located at 125 S. Center Street.
Didech Invites Local Seniors to Mobile DMV Event
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – Ensuring local seniors are able to access crucial state services offered by the Secretary of State in a convenient and timesaving manner, state Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting them to join him and Vernon Township for a Super Mobile DMV event.
Yednock, IVCC to Host Free Job Fair
OGLESBY, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is helping local jobseekers partner with local employers by working with the Illinois Valley Community College to host a job fair on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the IVCC campus in Oblesby. Local employers will be invited to participate to fill any openings.
Lilly Highlights Tax Amnesty Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting an upcoming tax amnesty program offered by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), which offers local taxpayers the opportunity to eliminate back taxes that may be owed to the state without penalty.
Yednock Assists Local Veterans During Council Meeting
MARSEILLES, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, hosted his first meeting of his Veterans Advisory Council meeting at the Marseilles American Legion to help local veterans understand their benefits and rights in Illinois.
Lilly Urges Consumers to Check for Benefits During Life Insurance Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is encouraging residents to check for unclaimed life insurance benefits in the remaining days of Life Insurance Awareness Month this September.
Mason Calls for Complete Ban of Ethylene Oxide Emissions
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is calling for the complete ban of ethylene oxide emissions near highly populated areas, schools and daycares by the year 2021.
Hernandez Supports Measure to Require Coverage for Lifesaving EpiPens
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation backed by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to require insurance companies to cover epinephrine injection devices for children was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Flowers Calls Hearing to Pinpoint Causes of Lead-Contaminated Water
CHICAGO – With the rise of lead contamination found in drinking water throughout Chicago putting children and families at risk, state Rep. Mary Flowers, D-Chicago, is calling a hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 24 in Chicago to determine the causes and take steps to prevent additional contamination.
Deputy Majority Leader Gordon-Booth Negotiates $20 Million Illinois Workforce Equity Initiative
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, launched the Workforce Equity Initiative, a statewide project that she negotiated to improve workforce inclusivity and wages for populations underrepresented in skills gap jobs as well as career and technical education programs.
Walker Hosts Crawford County Farm Bureau through “Adopt-A-Legislator” Program
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Thanks to the Illinois Farm Bureau’s “Adopt-A-Legislator” program, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently hosted members of the Crawford County Farm Bureau at the Arlington International Racecourse for a day of relationship-building, discussion and celebration of the importance of Illinois agriculture.
Walker Invites Residents to “Coffee with Mark” Event in Mount Prospect
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Continuing his outreach efforts, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is inviting residents to join him for coffee and conversation on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. at the Mount Prospect Public Library, located at 10 S. Emerson St.
Andrade, Martinez to Host Shred Day and Prescription Take Back Event
CHICAGO – State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, is partnering with state Sen. Iris Y. Martinez to host a free community shred day and prescription take back event on September 28th at Roosevelt High School, starting at 9 a.m.
Welch, Maywood Park District Invite Residents to Park Ribbon Cutting
HILLSIDE, Ill. – State Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, and the Maywood Park District are inviting residents to the ribbon cutting of a brand-new park located at 1015 S. 10th Ave. in Maywood on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 11 a.m.
Hernandez Stands in Solidarity with National Nurses United Strike
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, released the following statement in solidarity with the University of Chicago Medical Center nurses on strike this Friday: