Latest Updates:
Stava-Murray Holds ‘Toys for Tots’ Donation Drive
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, D-Downers Grove, is holding a donation drive in support of ‘Toys for Tots’ on Thursday, December 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at her district service office, 633 Rogers St., Suite 110 in Downers Grove.
Rep. Sharon Chung Encourages Local Businesses to Apply for Newest Round of Back-to-Business Grants
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is recommending all eligible local businesses apply for a grant from the B2B NewBiz program. This program is designed to support businesses that struggled to qualify for past relief due to opening too recently.
Manley Highlights the Opening of New Business Grant Program
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – In order to ensure that new businesses are being set up for success, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is encouraging local business owners who started their business during the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of a new state grant program that provides funds to businesses most impacted by the pandemic.
Kelly Holding ‘Toys for Tots’ Drive
CHICAGO — State Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago, is holding a ‘Toys for Tots’ drive, in conjunction with Alderman Samantha Nugent, now through December 15. Donations can be dropped off at Kelly and Nugent’s shared office, 4200 W. Lawrence Ave. in Chicago. Drop-off hours are Mondays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Buckner Asks Commuter Transit Authorities to Expand Public Transit Access
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is reaching out to leaders of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (NICTD) and Metra Metropolitan Rail as well as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Regional Transportation Authority to expand access to public transit in the greater Chicago area.
Hoffman and Stuart React to Granite City Works WARN Act Notice
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, expressed support for local workers after news broke Tuesday that U.S. Steel plans to lay off a significant portion of the workforce at Granite City Works.
Hoffman and Stuart React to Granite City Works WARN Act Notice
GRANITE CITY, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, expressed support for local workers after news broke Tuesday that U.S. Steel plans to lay off a significant portion of the workforce at Granite City Works.
Open House Event at Rep. Walsh’s New District Constituent Services Office
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, is inviting local community members to attend the Thursday, Nov. 30th open house event, between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM, for his new district office, located at 3141 West Jefferson St. in Joliet.
Hoffman Applauds Legislative Effort to Improve IDFPR Efficiency, Address Backlog
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – After hearing from numerous local professionals who were impacted by long delays getting their licenses processed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently supported a legislative proposal that will push the state agency to modernize its outdated computer systems, as well allow for extensions on expirations and renewal deadlines over the next year as the backlog is addressed.
Scherer Encourages Local Businesses to Apply for New Round of Back 2 Business Grants
DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local business to take advantage of state resources for businesses facing difficulties in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic by applying for the next round of Back 2 Business beginning Nov. 30.
Stuart Urges Support, Respect for Libraries and Library Staff
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is stepping up to support professional librarians and beneficial library programming as the board of the Mississippi Valley Library District (MVLD) meets Monday night.
DuBuclet Introduces Bill to Boost Illinois Tourism
CHICAGO – Illinois would unite businesses, cultural leaders, lawmakers and other stakeholders in an effort to create jobs and grow the economy by strengthening and supporting tourism under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Co-Host ‘Christmas Posada’
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is joining Ward 3 Alderman Ted Mesiacos to co-host the Annual Ward 3 ‘Christmas Posada’ on Sunday Dec. 10, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. It will be held at the Third Ward Social Club on 612 Fifth Avenue in Aurora.
Lilly Backs Effort to Address Professional Licensing Backlog at IDFPR
CHICAGO – Understanding concerns from residents impacted by long wait times, state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, recently supported a plan to help speed up the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s license approval and renewal processes, and to provide leniency to professional groups that have faced issues.
Meyers-Martin Holding Winter Coat and Toy Drive
MATTESON, Ill. — State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Matteson, is holding her ‘2nd Annual New Coat Drive for Women and Men and Toy Drive with Their Children’ in partnership with the Blessed Child Organization to benefit underserved families during the winter months.
Delgado, Villivalam-backed Water Safety Bill Off to Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation recently passed both chambers by state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, and state Sen. Ram Villivalam, D-Chicago, will ensure that young children are safe in bodies of water through comprehensive water safety education.
Scherer Encourages Local Business Owners to Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance
DECATUR, Ill. – To help local businesses continue to recover from severe weather during this summer’s derecho and flooding incidents, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging business owners to apply for disaster relief in-person at the Small Business Administration’s temporary outreach office this weekend.
Rep. Buckner Calls for Investigation following CTA Train Crash
CHICAGO – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued this statement calling for a National Transportation Safety Board investigation after a serious train crash on the CTA yellow line Thursday morning, which so far has left 23 people hospitalized-three in critical condition.