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Jones Calls on Local Residents for Input on Bill Ideas
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill. – Encouraging public participation in the legislative process, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is offering local residents an opportunity to make their voices heard by welcoming input and feedback on proposing bill ideas.
Welch Encourages Local Residents to Submit their Bill Ideas for the Upcoming Legislative Session
HILLSIDE, Ill. – To make sure that our community has a voice in Springfield, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, is urging residents to send him their ideas to help improve Illinois.
Mussman Invites Residents to Share Ideas for New Legislation
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – To continue her work to bring local ideas to the State Capitol, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is encouraging local residents to share their ideas for new legislation to help get the state back on the right track.
Mason Prepares for Spring Session with Input from Environmental Advisory Council
GURNEE, Ill. –In anticipation of the upcoming legislative session, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, met with members of her Environmental Advisory Council to discuss bill ideas at her district office in Gurnee.
Walker Donates Salary Increase to Journeys, Delivers Clothes from Warm Clothing Drive
PALATINE, Ill. – Reflecting his commitment to helping those in need, state Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, recently delivered the clothes his office collected during his Warm Clothing Drive to Journeys The Road Home, a local shelter helping those experiencing...
Crespo Serves as Vice Chair of Task Force to Address Sexual Abuse in Schools
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, will serve as a leading voice in the bipartisan Make SAFE Task Force, which is a result of a new law that will provide the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and school districts additional tools to combat educator misconduct and prevent the hiring of individuals with a criminal record.
Hernandez Highlights Impaired Driving Awareness Month
AURORA, Ill. – Continuing her advocacy for public safety, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is highlighting the importance of safe, sober driving this holiday season in recognition of Impaired Driving Awareness Month this December.
Walker Calls Attention to Safe Shopping Guide to Holiday Gift Buying
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is encouraging residents to review the 2019 edition of the Attorney General’s Safe Shopping Guide to help ensure a hazard free and enjoyable holiday season. Attorney General Kwame Raoul creates the guide annually to highlight dangerous toys, children’s products and household items recalled during the past calendar year.
Hernandez Invites Locals to December Meeting, Participate in Winter Clothing Drive
AURORA, Ill. – As the year wraps up, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora is inviting local residents to her monthly coffee and conversation meeting on Friday, Dec. 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. at Jake’s Bagels, located at 220 N. Broadway in Aurora.
Latino Caucus Calls on Congress to Stand for Refugees, Reject Funding of Trump Program
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement calling on Congress to reject a budget that allocates funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Migrant “Protection” Protocols (MPP), a federal program that endangers the lives of individuals seeking asylum:
Tarver Calling for Community Engagement on Environmental Issue Facing City, Creates Lakefront Erosion Task Force
CHICAGO – Hoping to create positive change within the community, state Rep. Curtis J. Tarver II, D-Chicago, has created a task force to combat lakefront erosion, and is inviting community members to join him, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, and Alderman Greg Mitchell to combat the issue.
Kifowit Releases January Dates for “Coffee with Kifowit”
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, invites residents to meet with her at one of her “Coffee with Kifowit” events scheduled in January.
LaPointe Recognizes December as National Impaired Driving Awareness and Prevention Month
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is reminding local residents to celebrate safely this holiday season by recognizing December as National Impaired Driving Awareness and Prevention Month.
Buckner, Tarver Co-Host Fair Housing Town Hall to Empower Residents
CHICAGO – Advocating for equitable housing, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, co-lead a Fair Housing Town Hall with state Rep. Curtis Tarver, D-Chicago. Facilitated through the Illinois Human Rights Commission and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the town hall updated residents on Illinois’ Fair Housing protections.
Stuart Announces Upcoming Satellite Office Hours
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – To connect with residents before the start of a busy legislative session, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, will hold Satellite Office Hours on Friday, Dec. 20 and Wednesday, Jan. 22, both from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Granite City- City Hall, located at 2000 Edison Ave in Granite City.
Ortiz, Villanueva, Tabares Host Mobile DMV Event in Garfield Ridge | Ortiz, Villanueva Tabares Patrocinan Evento Móvil de la Secretaria del Estado en Garfield Ridge
CHICAGO – State Reps. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, are partnering with 23rd Ward Alderman Silvana Tabares to ensure local seniors and families have easy, efficient access to Secretary of State services via their Mobile DMV event on Thursday, Dec. 19 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Garfield Ridge Library, located at 6348 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago.
Mason Hears Constituent Feedback at Holiday Open House
GURNEE, Ill. – In an effort to remain open and accessible to all residents, state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, hosted a Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7 at her full-time Gurnee constituent services office.
Slaughter Gets Into Holiday Spirit, Hosts Donation Drives for Families in Need
CHICAGO – To help bring holiday cheer to families in need, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with Metropolitan Family Services, Phalanx Family Services and Another Chance Church to host donation drives for food, toys and winter clothing.