CHICAGO – As cold and flu season are quickly approaching, state Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, is partnering with 19th Ward Alderman Matt O’Shea, state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, and the Chicago Department of Public Health to host a free flu shot clinic.

“According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of Americans contract the flu each year, with tens of thousands being hospitalized,” said Hurley. “Flu season begins in October, and the best way to protect yourself from the flu and the potentially dangerous complications that come with it is making sure you get your flu shot every year.”

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by the influenza virus, and can cause mild to severe illness. The most serious cases can result in hospitalization or even death in extreme cases. Senior citizens, children and those with serious health conditions are at a high risk of serious flu complications. Hurley is encouraging local residents to stop by her flu shot clinic to receive a free flu shot, as vaccines will be offered at no cost to children over six months old and adults of any age.

For more information, contact Hurley’s constituent service office at 773-445-8128 or RepFranHurley@gmail.com.

PALOS HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are hosting a Community Shred Day on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Palos Hills Recreation Department at 8455 W. 103rd St.

“Old documents like bank statements, medical records and other sensitive paperwork should never simply be thrown in the trash,” said Burke. “I’m encouraging local residents to protect themselves from identity theft by joining me for a community shred day to dispose of any documents with personal or financial information.”

This event is free and open to the public. Participants are limited to two boxes per car and should remove all paperclips and staples from their documents prior to arriving. For more information, contact Rep. Burke’s district office at 708-425-0571 or email kburke@kellyburkerep36.org.

PALOS HILLS, Ill. – State Rep. Kelly Burke, D-Evergreen Park, and state Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, are inviting members of the community to join them for a conversation on state and local issues at a meet and greet scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Green Hills Library in Palos Hills.

“I’m looking forward to sharing updates on progress to address serious challenges facing local families, such as high property taxes and access to affordable health care,” Burke said. “As we enter the fall season, it’s important for me to hear what residents are concerned about before I return to Springfield.”

For more information, contact Rep. Burke’s district office at 708-425-0571 or email kburke@kellyburkerep36.org.

CHICAGO –State Rep. Fran Hurley, D-Chicago, with state Sen. Bill Cunningham and Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady, hosted a fun fair to educate children and their parents about health and safety on Saturday.

“It’s important that health and safety awareness starts at a young age,” said Hurley. “I was pleased to see great support from the community for this event, as the kids all had a wonderful time seeing the animals and learning about health and safety.”

More than 200 adults and children attended Hurley’s fun fair on Saturday, at which state and local government agencies had health and safety booths providing a wide range of family-friendly informational programs. Presenters included the Brookfield Zoo Ambassadors and the Orland Park Police and Fire Departments. Orland Township Health and Youth Services also offered free and discounted medical services such as vaccines and eye health testing on site to youth meeting certain eligibility requirements.