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Walker Hosts Clean Energy Town Hall, Highlights Clean Energy Jobs Act
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is thanking residents who attended a recent town hall on the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) and recent legislative efforts to move Illinois toward more sustainable energy use position.
Scherer Offering Job Fair to Help Pair Job Seekers with Employers
DECATUR, Ill. – To help connect local job seekers to new career opportunities, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is partnering with Workforce Investment Solutions to offer a free community job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 520 E North St. in Decatur.
Mason Delivers Remarks at Annual Suicide Prevention Walk
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason – D, Gurnee, welcomed residents to Hastings Lake Forest Preserve for the Seventh Annual Walk for Awareness and Suicide Prevention in Lake Villa on Saturday.
Andrade Legislation Streamlining Senior Property Tax Exemption Now Law
CHICAGO – Thanks to a new law supported by state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, homeowners who qualify for the senior homestead property tax exemption will no longer need to annually reapply to keep the exemption.
Hernandez Backs Measure to Increase Mental Health Services on College Campuses
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to require all public universities to increase services and support for students suffering with mental health issues was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Gong-Gershowitz, Local Officials to Host Property Tax Appeals Seminar for Niles Township Residents
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, D-Glenview, is joining Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, Niles Assessor Scott Bengall and other state and local officials to host a free Property Tax Appeals Seminar on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Skokie Public Library, located at 5215 Oakton St.
Lilly Highlights Law to Increase Diversity in Colleges and Universities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, is highlighting a new law to increase diversity in college admissions in Illinois.
LaPointe Supports Measure to Allow Pharmacists to Prescribe Birth Control
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is bringing attention to critical legislation that would streamline women’s access to health care in Illinois as President Trump continues his assault on reproductive health care.
Didech Measure Expanding Coverage for Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screenings Signed into Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is praising a new law recently signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that expands coverage for lifesaving breast cancer screenings.
Slaughter Measure to Expand Prison Sentencing Credits Signed by Governor
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing his efforts to reform the criminal justice system in Illinois, state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D- Chicago, recently championed legislation that expands inmates’ eligibility for sentencing credits.
Slaughter to Host Employment Skills Workshop for Local Residents
CHICAGO – State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is partnering with Community Assistance Programs (CAPs) to host a free workshop on job readiness and interviewing skills.
Ortiz Invites Local Residents to Upcoming Property Tax Appeal Workshops
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is working with state Rep. Celina Villanueva, Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, and Ald. Mike Rodriguez to help local residents reduce their property tax bills by hosting two property tax appeal workshops this month.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez to Host I-Cash Event with Treasurer’s Office
AURORA, Ill. – To help local residents find unclaimed money, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is inviting constituents to her I-Cash event with State Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ office on Saturday, Sept. 14th from 12 to 3 p.m. at the Aurora Police Department community meeting room, located at 1200 E. Indian Trail Rd. in Aurora.
Jones-Backed Legislation Protects Seniors from Accidental Tax Hike
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Helping build a better Illinois and stronger middle class, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is highlighting a new law that simplifies the application process for Cook County seniors seeking the Senior Homestead Exemption.
Lilly Highlights New Law to Simplify Property Taxes for Cook County Seniors
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law from state Rep. Camille Y. Lilly, D-Chicago, will begin to simplify Cook County’s byzantine property tax system by instituting a program to reduce the amount of times seniors must apply for property tax exemptions.
LaPointe Backs Crack Down on Unfair License Suspension, Ensuring Drivers Aren’t Kept from Work
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is standing up to the unfair practice of suspending motorists’ driver’s licenses for parking tickets and other minor infractions by backing legislation that will ensure people are able to drive to work.
Yednock to Host Veteran Advisory Committee
STREATOR, Ill. – To help local veterans access resources available to them, state Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is creating a local Veteran Advisory Committee. The LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission is partnering with Yednock on these events.
Slaughter Partners With U.S. Census Bureau for Job Day
CHICAGO – In an effort to help local residents find jobs and ensure a complete census count, State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, recently hosted Census Job Day in collaboration with the U.S. Census Bureau, Cook County Commissioner Stanley Moore and Alderman Howard Brookins.