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Marcus C. Evans, Jr. State Representative |33rd District of Illinois __________________________________________ News for the 33rd District Click Here to Visit the 33rd District Website Municipalities & Townships of the 33rd District Chicago City of Chicago Burnham Burnham Website Calumet City Calumet City Website Lansing Lansing Website Lynwood Dear Jessica A. Pickens This last session of the 98th General Assembly is nearing its mid-way point. Our Governor Pat Quinn presented his budget address for fiscal year 2015, and the State's budget is now being shaped. Also, critically important policy is being moved throughout the General Assembly. Please know that I have and will continue to work to bring resources to the community and support good policy for the remainder of this 98th General Assembly and beyond. Lynwood Website Sauk Village Sauk Village Website Thornton Township Thornton Township Website Bloom Township Bloom Township Website It is my goal to inform you of upcoming events, important announcements and other valuable resources. I thank you for your willingness to continue to receive this newsletter and appreciate the opportunity to serve you in the 98th General Assembly. All the best, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. State Representative, 33rd District of Illinois 2 Resources Legislation City Services State Services Federal Services2nd Congressional District Federal Services1st Congressional District Key Legislation in the 98th General Assembly HB 2378 -Criminal Expungement SB 1922-Pen CD-Cook County Records HB 3686-Internet Protection for Minors HB 3718- Minimum Wage Increase 2014-2016 Senior Resources To learn more about new legislation and bills Representative Evans is currently Sponsoring or Co-Sponsoring visit the Illinois General Assembly website. State Senior Resources Chicago Public Library Lansing Public Library Grant Alerts Committees Agriculture & Conservation Appropriations-General Services Business Occupational Licenses (Vice Chair) Consumer Protection Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue & Finance Special Committee Memberships Legal Aid Assistance Sentencing Policy Advisory Council (SPAC) Sentencing Policy Advisory Council Illinois Task Force on Gang Violence CARPLS Cabrini Green Legal Aid Center for Conflict Events Peoples Gas Resource Fair Peoples Gas Urges Customers to Attend Resource Fair 3 Resolution Chicago Legal Clinic Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Equip for Equality Legal Aid Foundation Illinois Legal Aid Online Saturday, April 5, 2014 10:00am until 2:00pm Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences 3857 W. 111th Street Chicago, IL 60655 For customers in need of assistance with paying this winter's heating bills. FYI Customers should bring the following documents with them if applying for LIHELP ( Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) - Proof of gross income - Copy of most recent utility bill - Proof of Social Security Number - A Medical Eligibility Card for any household member receiving TANF; and - Their rental agreement, in cases where utilities are included in the rent. For more information contact 800-571-2332 or visit www.cedaorg.net Customers can also visit Peoples Gas Website Congresswoman Robin Kelly Health & Wellness Resource Fair Property Fraud 4 Alert System Click Here for Flyer Congresswoman Robin Kelly Financial Fair 5 Click Here for Flyer Manufacturing Job Fair Thursday, April 17, 2014 9:00am-12:00pm Instituto Del Progeso Latino Community Room-2nd Floor 6 2520 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60608 Free Admission Professional Dress Required Resume Ready (Bring 10+ Copies) Open to the Public Visit www.idpl.org or call 773-890-0055 for more information Community Health Fair Click Here for Flyer Community Shred Event 7 Celebrating 100 Years Extending Knowledge with University of Illinois Extension Click Here for Flyer Temporary Visitor Driverʹs License Informational Session 8 Click Here for Flyer SAVE THE DATE: Expungement Summit Saturday, June 7, 2014 Registration at 8:30 a.m. Doors close at 6:00 p.m. Living Word Christian Center 7600 Roosevelt Rd. 9 Forest Park, IL 60130 A Full Service Expungement Summit: Adult & Juvenile Application, Preparation, Filing Volunteer attorneys will be on site to help with expungement and sealing applications. Information on employment, job training, health care and other services for ex-offenders will be available. For additional information, call 312-603-5200 or visit www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org Announcements Still Time for Tax Preparation Get help filing your taxes for free Federal and Illinois tax return preparation and e-file are offered free of charge in partnership with the Center for Economic Progress and Ladder Up, which annually prepare thousands of returns with the help of trained volunteers. For more information please visit any of the following: Call the City's 311 Helpline TaxPrepChicago.org File your own taxes for free Locations: Gary Comer Youth Center 7200 S. Ingleside Ave. Chicago, IL 60619 Saturday, April 5 & 12 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Olive-Harvey College 10001 S. Woodlawn Ave. 10 Chicago, IL 60628 On Friday's from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm in April. On Saturday's from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm until April 12, 2014 Medication Disposal Click Here for Flyer Be Money Smart 11 Click Here for Flyer Scholarships Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation 2014 Undergraduate Scholarship This application is for students seeking an undergraduate degree. Applicants should be an 12 accepted student at an accredited institution including community colleges, private institutions and certified vocational training programs. Applicants must be an Illinois resident. All applications must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2014. This is a one-time award. Please check the following links for more information: Click Here for the Scholarship Application Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Scholarships CBC Spouses Heineken USA Performing Arts Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2014 | Application CBC Spouses Visual Arts Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2014 | Application CBC Spouses Education Scholarship Deadline: June 5, 2014 |Application Visit CBCF Website for more information regarding the above scholarships Job Links Looking for a Job? Visit these websites for current positions alljobsearch.com careercast.com chicagojobs.com employmentjob.com federaljobs.net findtherightjob.com getthejob.com gojobs.com 13 illinoisjobnetwork.com indeed.com simplyhired.com usajobs.gov ___________________________ Have you lost your job? The Calumet Area Industrial Commission in conjunction with Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic provides free placement services with area industry. They are currently recruiting for Warehouse Staff Industrial Electricians Mechanics Welders Assemblers Forklift Operators Overhead Crane Operators Call today to schedule an appointment to see if you are eligible for placement services. 773-928-6000 ext. 227 For High School & College Students College Works- Full-time positions in the summer are available with very flexible hours! No experience necessary. Earn $5,000-$10,000 for school. One Summer Chicago- Receive a summer job, internship or a training program through the city. Young adults have the opportunity to learn job skills, develop their resumes and explore career interests. After School Matters -Find your passion, with an opportunity to explore different career paths. To 14 participate, teens must be a Chicago Resident, at least 14 years of age and currently enrolled in Chicago Public Schools high school. Chicago Park District- Now hiring summer lifeguards, complete a swim test to be eligible to enroll in the lifeguard training academy. Call 312-742-5121 Job Training Woodworkers Training Program provides participants with the skills they need to enter or reenter the workforce. 15 weeks of full-time Training Applicants must be least 18 years old Job Placement Assistance Upon Completion Financial Aid available to cover 100% of cost to those who quality Interested applicants please call 312-563-9570 to apply today! Contact State Rep. Evans Public Service Office District Office: 8539 South Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60619 Office - (773) 783-8492 Email - [email protected] Springfield: 401 South Spring, 276-S Springfield, Illinois 62706 Office - (217) 782-8272 15 Forward this email This email was sent to [email protected] by [email protected] | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe™ | Privacy Policy. State Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | 8539 S. 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