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Yednock Attends Vactor Manufacturing Plant Grand Opening
STREATOR, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is touring local businesses throughout the Illinois Valley to discuss the state’s balanced budget along with tax credits that will help businesses grow. He recently toured the new Vactor Manufacturing plant in Streator to attend its groundbreaking and discuss new ideas to attract new businesses to Illinois.
Hernandez to Host Women’s Legislative Issues Discussion
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is hosting a women’s legislative roundtable discussion on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Public Library, located at 101 S. River St. in Aurora.
Mason Celebrates New Business in Beach Park
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of First Midwest Bank’s newest branch location at 11411 W. Wadsworth Road in Beach Park on Thursday.
Hernandez Announces September Coffee and Conversation Events
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is inviting residents of the 83rd district to meet with her over coffee at her two Coffee and Conversation events in the month of September, as a continued effort to discuss important legislation and other community concerns.
Stuart to Host Title IX Panel at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is hosting a Title IX Panel at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville to encourage college students and community members to come together to discuss Title IX and sexual assault on college campuses. The event will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the SIUe Morris University Center in the International Room. Stuart is hosting this event in partnership with state Sen. Rachelle Crowe, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, the Title IX Coordinator at SIUe, and Call for Help.
Didech to Host “Donuts with Dan” with Lake County Clerk Robin O’Connor in Mundelein
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, is inviting residents to attend his “Donuts with Dan” coffee gathering featured special guest, Lake County Clerk Robin O’Connor, on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Fremont Public Library, located at 1170 N. Midlothian Rd. in Mundelein.
Rep. Hernandez Measure Advancing the Education of English-Second-Language Students Now Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new law from state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, will increase educational opportunities for new Americans by recognizing the accomplishments of students who learn English as a second language. Non-native speakers who excel at learning English as a second language can now qualify for the State Seal of Biliteracy, which can help them in the college application process and meet requirements toward a degree.
Mason Continues Economic Outreach with Visit to Family-Owned Business
GURNEE, Ill. – State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, met with longtime business owners Dan Lucy, Dave Lucy and Rita Lucy at Lucy’s Appliances in Zion on Wednesday. Lucy’s Appliances was first opened in 1935 by Delbert Lucy and his son Marion Lucy as a general feed store. 85 years later, the Lucy family business has grown to be one of the largest single appliance stores in the state.
Governor Signs Hernandez-Backed Measure to Support Victims of Sexual Assault
AURORA, Ill. – Legislation supported by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to eliminate the statute of limitations on sexual assault offenses was recently signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
Yednock to Launch Local Small Business Committee
OTTWA, Ill. – State Rep. Lance Yednock, D-Ottawa, is launching his Small Business Advisory Committee to spur new legislative proposals to continue helping and growing Illinois Valley’s businesses and economy.
LaPointe Welcomes Local Transit Expansion at Pulse Ribbon Cutting
CHICAGO – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, applauded the addition of new high-speed transit options at the ribbon-cutting for Pace’s Pulse service.
Hernandez, Villanueva Invite Local Residents for Discussion of 2020 Census at Mi Tierra en la Villita
CHICAGO – To highlight the importance of participating in the 2020 Census, state Reps. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, and Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago are working with fellow Latino Caucus members and the Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation to host the Census 2020 Tour, which will include stops across various Latino owned businesses in the Chicagoland area.
Walker to Host Clean Energy Town Hall
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is inviting residents to a town hall on clean energy and the Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) on Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, located at 500 N. Dunton Ave. This event will also feature representatives from clean energy and organizations such as the Illinois Environmental Council, the Sierra Club, the Citizens Utility Board and Elevate.
Slaughter-Backed Illinois Open Checkbook Act to Increase Illinois’ Fiscal Transparency
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Residents will be able to more easily view online records on state spending and finances under a new law backed by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago.
LaPointe, Saviano Discuss Efforts to Build a Stronger Illinois and Middle Class
ELMWOOD PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, recently met with Elmwood Park Mayor Angelo “Skip” Saviano to discuss state and municipal issues.
Didech Announces September “Donuts with Dan” with Lake County Clerk Robin O’Connor
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. – State Rep. Daniel Didech, D-Buffalo Grove, will host one of his signature “Donuts with Dan” gathering along with special guest, Lake County Clerk Robin O’Connor, in Meeting Room B at the Fremont Public Library, located at 1170 N. Midlothian Rd. in Mundelein on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 11 a.m.
Mussman Measure to Promote Mental Health Services on College Campuses Now Law
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Mental health wellness resources for college students will be more accessible at public universities and community colleges thanks to a new law passed by state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg.
Mussman Invites Local Small Business Owners to Roundtable
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – Partnering with the Schaumburg Business Association and the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, state Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, is inviting small business owners to join her for a roundtable discussion to talk about their ideas on how to improve the local business climate.