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Illinois General Assembly Next Session: Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Lilly Visits Local Non-Profit, Discusses Ways to Increase Awareness

February 9, 2016


OAK PARK, Ill. – Yesterday, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, visited the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association in Oak Park to discuss the needs and goals for the organization, as well as additional ways to increase awareness of other local groups and organizations.  Read more…
 
 

Lilly Highlights Upcoming Deadline for Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption

 
CHICAGO – State Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, is reminding eligible veterans that the deadline to apply for the veterans homestead exemption is March 2, encouraging them to take advantage of the new law increasing the amount received based on service-related disability.  Read more…
 
 
Lilly, Illinois Attorney General Host Senior Fraud Seminar for Residents to Help Stop Scams and Abuse
 
CHICAGO – Yesterday, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, and the Illinois Attorney General’s office hosted a Senior Fraud Seminar at the Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center in Chicago to inform senior residents on the potential risks of scams, fraud and abuse that can occur, as well as tips to prevent themselves from becoming victims.  Read more…  
 
 
Lilly Discusses State and Local Issues Over Cup of Coffee with Local Residents
 
OAK PARK, Ill. – Earlier this week, state Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago, spoke with residents at George’s Family Restaurant in Oak Park to get their feedback on the state of the state and local issues important to them.  Read more…
 
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation 2016 Undergraduate Scholarship Application.  Deadline is May 1, 2016.  Click here for more information.

The COWL Scholarship seeks to maximize educational opportunities for all income levels by offering tuition assistance to mature (age 25 or older), deserving women who show evidence of furthering their education in order to make a contribution to their government, children, families, and community. The one-year undergraduate scholarship will cover tuition, books and fees up to $2500 for the 2016-2017 academic year (Fall of 2016 through Summer of 2017).

Click here for more information.
Click here for the scholarship application.
Click here for the Waiver of Confidentiality.


 
In This Issue
  • Lilly Visits Non-Profit, Discusses ways to Increase Awareness
  • Upcoming Deadline for Disabled Veterans Homestead Exemption
  • Senior Fraud Seminar to help Stop Scams and Abuse
  • Cup of Coffee with Local Residents
  • College Scholarship and Financial Aid Information
 
A Good Day for a Good Thought from the State Rep:

“Excuses give us permission to settle for less.”
             
- Joel Osteen
 
Are you looking for a place to eat or grab a cup of coffee? Well, check out one of these local cafés for yourself that are in the district:

Delia's Kitchen, 1034 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois 60301, 708-358-1300

LoLo's Sub Shop, 7501 West Diversey  Ave, Elmwood Park, Illinois 60707, 708-453-2209

LuLu Belle's Pancake House, 3147 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131, 847-233-9299

Blondie's Diner, 8921 West Grand Avenue, River Grove, Illinois, 708-452-6969
New Leadership Illinois is an all expenses paid, bi-partisan program that strives to educate and empower  the next generation of female leaders.
 
Greetings from the Illinois Department of Human Services:
 
In the past week, the Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of Grants Administration, has added or updated 3 links to Grant Opportunities. The alerts are funding opportunities in human services. This is provided as a service of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
 
Click here for more information...
 
Meet the Team:
Stephanie Bell Outreach Coordinator
DaToya Cox-Burtin Communications Coordinator
Aja Kearney Media Manager/ Newsletter
Gale Lindo Constituent Liaison
Regina Robinson Traffic Coordinator/ Office Manager
Claiborne Wade Communications Coordinator
Tom Bunting Legislative Aide
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