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During College Changes Everything Month, Lilly Highlights Resources for Financial Aid
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As College Changes Everything Month in Illinois comes to a close, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly is highlighting financial aid planning resources available for prospective college students and their families.
Hoffman Highlights Breast Cancer Awareness Month, New Law to Increase Access to Mammograms
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is highlighting a new law that will expand insurance coverage for diagnostic mammograms.
Stuart Applauds New Recreational Center in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To support opportunities for recreational activities and economic development, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, worked with local elected officials to secure funding for a $2.5 million grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for Edwardsville’s first indoor recreational facility.
Lilly Attends Environmental Council Dinner
CHICAGO – In recognition of her work to promote a clean and renewable energy future for Illinois, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently attended the 2019 dinner of the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC).
Rep. Walker to Participate in Upcoming Legislator Forum Nov. 3 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Local residents will have a chance to hear from state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, and other state lawmakers at an upcoming legislator forum scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, located at 1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd. in Arlington Heights.
Rep. Walker Visits Xilin Community Center
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to connect with important community groups in his district, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently vistited the Xilin Community Center in Arlington Heights, an Asian community center committed to serving the needs of families in the greater Chicago area.
Mason Honors Memory of Late Illinois State Trooper
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, attended the dedication and memorial ceremony to designate a portion of Interstate 94 in honor of fallen Illinois State Police Trooper Gerald Ellis in Green Oaks on Monday. The dedication comes following Mason’s passage of her legislation naming the stretch of Interstate 94 between mile markers 16.5 and 17 as Trooper Gerald W. Ellis Memorial Highway.
Slaughter to Host Legislative Town Hall Meeting in the 19th Ward
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with the 22nd Police 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.
Mussman Supports Increased Safety Requirements for Kennel Operators
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – In response to a recent kennel fire that resulted in the death of over 30 dogs, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, supported legislation to require dog kennels in Illinois to install fire alarm systems that notify local emergency responders even when kennel staff is not present.
Jones Backs Lighter Workload for Nurses, Improvements in Patient Care
CALUMET CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is working to improve health care by backing proposed legislation that will limit the number of patients nurses can be assigned, easing workloads while improving and focusing patient care.
Stuart Promotes Prescription Drug Take Back Day
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – To combat the opioid crisis and misuse of prescription drugs, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is encouraging residents to take advantage of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, Oct. 26. Various locations around Stuart’s district will be taking back prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hernandez Promotes Local Drug Take Back Sites, Addresses Opioid Epidemic
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez is encouraging residents of her district to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, Oct. 26, by dropping off old or expired prescription drugs to local collection locations.
Mason Invites Community for Coffee and Conversation in Gurnee
GURNEE, Ill. – In an effort to connect to her community and learn about the issues that matter most to her constituents, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is hosting Join Joyce for Coffee and Conversation on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Einstein Bros. Bagels, located at 6641 Grand Ave. in Gurnee.
Harper Highlights Expansion of Affordable Child Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More families in Illinois will qualify for child care assistance under an expansion of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) being highlighted by state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago.
Gardiner, Andrade Hosting Community Health Expo
CHICAGO – In an effort to promote community health, 45th Ward Ald..Jim Gardiner and state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, are partnering to host a flu shot clinic and community healthcare expo at the Jefferson Park Fieldhouse, located at 4822 N. Long Ave., on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Didech Highlights Efforts to Crack Down on Toxic Pollutant Emitters
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of his continued effort to crack down on companies that release toxic chemicals into our air, state Rep. Dan Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is backing legislation that would ultimately ban the use of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) in densely populated regions like Lake County.
Yednock Promotes New Video Campaign to Market Illinois Opioid Helpline
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is promoting a statewide video campaign by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), which will bring awareness to their new Illinois Helpline for Opioids and Other Substances.
Yednock Hosts Job Fair with Illinois Valley Community College
OGLESBY, Ill. – Fighting to build a stronger Illinois and middle class, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, invited employers and job seekers to the Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) for a job fair hosted by his office.