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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.
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.