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Harper to Hold Toys for Tots Drive and Donate To Children Over the Holidays
CHICAGO – To help bring joy to children across her district for the holiday season, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, is hosting a “Toys for Tots” drive and encouraging local residents to donate new and unused toys between Nov. 27 and Dec. 18 at her constituent services office to be given to children in need.
Crespo Encourages Local Residents to Support Small Businesses over Holiday Season
STREAMWOOD, Ill. – With the holiday shopping season around the corner, state Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is encouraging local residents to celebrate and support locally owned, small businesses on Small Business Saturday this Nov. 25.
Manley: Protections will be put in Place to Help Student Loan Borrowers
JOLIET, Ill. – With nearly 70 percent of college graduates relying on loans to attend college, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently supported a measure to create a Student Loan Bill of Rights to protect borrowers from predatory lenders.
Hernandez to Host 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for over 400 People
CHICAGO – State Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is partnering with over 12 local restaurants and organizations, including the Little Village Chamber of Commerce, to host her 5th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Agnes of Bohemia School, located at 2651 Central Park Avenue in Chicago.
Mussman Talks Property Taxes, Jobs at Schaumburg Town Hall
SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – State Rep. Michelle Mussman, D-Schaumburg, added another stop to her district-wide town hall tour by listening to the concerns and suggestions of her neighbors in the Schaumburg Township gymnasium this week. Mussman summarized the fall veto session during which Republicans and Democrats overrode Gov. Bruce Rauner on 18 separate occasions.
Scherer Encourages Local Residents to Support Small Businesses during Holiday Season
DECATUR, Ill. – With the holiday shopping season officially kicking off this weekend, state Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging local residents to support community-owned small businesses on Small Business Saturday this Saturday, Nov. 25.
Walsh Encourages Local Residents to Remember Local Business When Holiday Shopping
JOLIET, Ill. – As the holiday shopping season officially kicks off this weekend, state Rep. Larry
Walsh, D-Elwood, is encouraging local residents to frequent locally owned small businesses as part of Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25.
Harper Highlights Smart Consumer Practices at Cybersecurity Seminar
CHICAGO – To provide consumers with information about how to protect their identity and maintain their financial security during the holiday shopping season, state Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, hosted a free cybersecurity seminar with the Illinois Attorney General’s office on Thursday last week.
Manley Visits Bolingbrook School, Serves as Principal for a Day
JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, recently spent the day visiting teachers and students at Jamie McGee Elementary while she shadowed Principal Tony Valenza. “While our teachers and administrators face many challenges, they are doing everything they...
Kifowit Supporting U.S. Marine Corps’ Efforts to Collect New Toys for Area Children
AURORA, Ill. – As the holiday season kicks off, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is helping ensure every child receives a holiday gift by collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys at her district office as a part of the United States Marine Corps’ annual “Toys for Tots” drive coordinated through the Fox Valley Marine Corps League.
Welch Continues to Combat Sexual Harassment Following Appointment to New Task Force
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As a member of the newly created Task Force on Sexual Discrimination and Harassment, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, will work with both Republican and Democratic colleagues to eliminate sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace and enhance protections for victims who come forward to report their crimes.
Stuart Encourages Residents to Participate in “Small Business Saturday”
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, encourages residents to shop local this holiday season and support the Metro East’s small business community.
Jones Encourages Local Residents to Shop during Small Business Saturday
SOUTH HOLLAND, Ill – With the holiday season around the corner, state Rep. Thaddeus Jones, D-Calumet City, is encouraging local residents to celebrate and support locally owned, small businesses on Small Business Saturday this Nov. 25.
Walsh Votes to Safeguard Life Insurance Beneficiaries, Overriding Gov. Rauner’s Veto
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Larry Walsh Jr., D-Elwood, recently voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a measure that will help more families collect loved ones’ life insurance policies and crack down on big insurance companies that try to deny benefits to surviving relatives.
Hernandez and Little Village Chamber of Commerce Encourage Local Residents to Participate in Small Businesses Saturday
CHICAGO – With the holiday shopping season around the corner, state Rep. Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, D-Cicero, is encouraging local residents to celebrate and support locally owned, small businesses on Small Business Saturday this Nov. 25.
Kifowit Supporting U.S. Marine Corps’ Efforts to Collect New Toys for Area Children
AURORA, Ill. – As the holiday season kicks off, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is helping ensure every child receives a holiday gift by collecting donations of new, unwrapped toys at her district office as a part of the United States Marine Corps’ annual “Toys for Tots” drive coordinated through the Fox Valley Marine Corps League.
Stuart Partnering with Retired Steelworkers, United Way for Holiday Drive to Benefit Laid off Steelworkers
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. – As the holiday season approaches, state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is co-hosting a winter clothing drive to support the laid off steelworkers during the cold weather.
Andrade Urges State Board of Elections To Withdraw From Crosscheck
CHICAGO – Yesterday, state Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, urged the State Board of Elections to withdraw from the “Crosscheck” voting system due to his concerns of the systems lack of proper data security measures and recent trends of voter suppression.