State Rep. Nicholas "Nick" Smith

06/02/2026

📚🎓 Scholarship Opportunity Alert! 🎓📚

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program! Since 2002, the Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships to deserving students and will provide over $150,000 in scholarships again this year.

⏰ Application deadline extended to June 12th!

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future. Apply today and share with students who may qualify!
🔗 Apply here: https://illinoislegislativeblackcaucusfoundation.formstack.com/forms/2026_copy

05/19/2026

SHREDDING IS HERE!

Join us this Thursday MAY 21ST from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Pullman Community Center at 10355 S Woodlawn Ave for:

-Document Shredding (shredding on-site)
-Electronic Recycling
-Dumpster
-Prescription Pill Disposal

*ALL SERVICES ARE DRIVE-THRU ONLY

04/28/2026

Free robotics workshop happening this Saturday 5/2
10am-12pm at the Crete Township Community Center. For more information, please see the flyer below.

04/14/2026

📢 LIHEAP is available! Need utility bill assistance, we’ve got your back!

CEDA Energy Services is here to help income eligible households in Cook County manage heating and electric costs.

🗓️ All income eligible households can apply now – August 15, 2026, or until funds are exhausted!

Visit 🌐 CEDAorg.net/Bills to apply online TODAY!
Call 📞 (800) 571- CEDA (2332) to learn more!

✅ You can also visit CEDAorg.net/Bills to download our flyer for LIHEAP! Please share it with loved ones and community members who may benefit. A simple share could connect someone to the help they need!

04/05/2026

03/02/2026

The ILBCF is pleased to announce that the 2026 Scholarship Cycle is now OPEN. Students who are matriculating to a 2 or 4 year institution are encouraged to apply NOW.

Applications will be accepted from March 1 to May 31.

Utilize the link below to apply:

https://illinoislegislativeblackcaucusfoundation.formstack.com/forms/2026_copy

02/27/2026

On Tuesday, we announced a transformative public-private partnership to restore the historic Hotel Florence and key buildings within Pullman State Historic Site, leveraging $21 million in state capital funds to unlock more than $83 million in private investment.

This agreement will revitalize the 1881 Hotel Florence, its annex, and portions of the Pullman Car Works building, transforming the site into a boutique hotel, dining destination, and cultural hub. Led by Scott Henry of Celadon Construction Corp., this marks the first major public-private partnership for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

This project strengthens our local economy while preserving an important piece of our history, bringing new energy and opportunity to our community.

02/16/2026

In observance of Presidents’ Day, our office will be closed. We look forward to serving you when we reopen on Tuesday at 8am.

02/12/2026

Today, we honor the legacy of Abraham Lincoln on his birthday.
In observance of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday, our office will be closed today.

02/04/2026

The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth kindly invites you to a Virtual Student Loan Webinar on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM CT.
This is an opportunity for constituents to hear from representatives from the U.S. Department of Education, the Illinois Student Loan Ombudsman and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission about loan repayment options, recent policy changes and where to go for help. Attendees must register at the link below and are encouraged to submit questions upon registering.

Please note that this webinar will be recorded. If you cannot attend the event live, but are still interested in learning about these topics, please proceed with your registration and denote that you cannot attend live, but would like a recording sent to you after it concludes.
Register at https://senate.webex.com/weblink/register/rdd4cd4fb19261f46cf6420c94afdd22d.