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Cicero Covid Mobile Testing Center
The Cicero Mobile COVID Testing Center on 34th and Laramie is still open and available to residents of the district. We encourage everyone to get tested whether or not you have symptoms or may have been exposed to the virus.
Cicero Community Protest Cleanup
These are challenging times. I spent the day joining the Cicero Community in cleaning up after last night's protests and looting. We need to come together and use our voices.
Census 2020: #ILCountMeIn2020
Have you filled out your #2020Census? We only get one shot every 10 years to make sure everyone in Illinois is seen and counted. Help us get the funding we deserve! Visit My2020Census.gov, it takes less than 10 minutes. #ILCountMeIn2020 #MakeILCount
¿Ha completo su #Censo2020? Solo recibimos una oportunidad cada 10 años para asengurarnos de que todos en Illinois sean vistos y contados. ¡Ayúdenos a obtener los fondos que merecemos! Visite My2020Census.gov, solo toma menos de 10 minutos. #ILCuentaConmigo2020 #HacerQueILCuente
Census 2020 Day
Today is #CensusDay. Have you filled out your census form? If not, take a few minutes to fill it out. It's safe and important to our community. #Census2020
Gov. J.B. Pritzker on COVID-19: Let's choose to be one Illinois.
Now more than ever, we must support each other and ensure nobody is left behind. Thank you Governor JB Pritzker for your leadership and reminding us that we can only get through this as one Illinois.
We all count in the 2020 Census
Have you received your letter to participate in the 2020 Census? If you have, fill it out online! By participating in the census, we are securing the future of every family in our community. #LetsBeCounted
Your Census Information is Confidential
The 2020 Census DOES NOT include a question about a person's immigration status and the information you provide is confidential. if you have any questions or concerns, call me at 708-222-5240. #BeCounted #2020Census
Todos Contamos
Tu participacion en el censo asegurara que nuestra comunidad reciba su porcion justa de miles de millones en recursos para las escuelas, carreteras y otros servicios. Si tienes alguna pregunata, llamame al 708-222-5240. #HazteContar
How to Take the 2020 Census
Starting this month, every household will recevie a letter inviting them to fill out the census via mail, phone or online! Help secure our share of billions of dollars in resources by ensuring you and everyone in your house is counted. #LetsBeCounted #2020Census
Todos Contamos en el Censo
Seas nacido aqui, seas inmigrante con documentos o sin, seas adulto, un anciano o un bebe - TODOS contamos en el Censo 2020. Si tienes alguna pregunta o duda, llamame al 708-222-7240.
What is the 2020 Census?
The #2020Census will determine how billions of dollars in funding for local schools, roads, community health centers and other critical services will be distributed for the next 10 years. Starting next month, every household will receive a letter inviting them to particpate via mail, phone or online. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at 708-222-5240. #BeCounted #SecureOurFuture
Todos los Latinos Cuentan
¿Quien debe participar en el censo? Todos debemos participar porque todos los Latinos cuentan. Seas nacido aqui, seas inmigrante con documentos o sin, seas adulto, un anciano o una bebe - TODOS contamos. El censo ya viene, y si todos contamos, todos ganamos.
Asegura el Futuro de Nuestra Comunidad
¡El censo ya viene y si todos contamos, todos ganamos! Para más información, llámame al 708-222-5240. #HazteContar #Censo2020
Merry Christmas. ¡Feliz Navidad!
2020 Census Will Not Include Citizenship Question
The 2020 Census WILL NOT include a question about a person's citizenship status. The census is about securing our community's future, so we must informed to ensure we are all counted.
Securing Our Future: the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census is about securing our community's future. The census will NOT include a question about someone's citizenship status. The information you provide is confidential. Federal law prohibits your information from being shared with anyone – including any law enforcement agency.
The census is our chance to make our voices heard and make a real difference for our communities. There are billions of dollars at risk for our schools and services that lift up our families if we do not participate, so we must be informed and make sure that our friends and neighbors are as well. Please share.
HR 433 - Violence as a Disease
In order for violence to be addressed effectively, it must be labeled and treated as a public health crisis. Policies like R3 (Restore, Reinvest, and Renew) are needed in order to provide communities that have historically suffered from divestment, poverty, and incarceration with smart solutions that can solve the plague of violence.
Congratulations to our raffle winner Karen Montiel, thanks to all who attended our Spring Health Fair at MacNeal Hospital.
It was a successful week in Springfield! I’ll be knocking on doors next week to check-in and talk to local families about the issues facing our community and what I’m doing in Springfield to address them. Hope to see you out there!
Financial Aid Equity for ALL Illinois Students
Happy to announce that the RISE Act passed the House today! This legislation is about equity for ALL students, ensuring that regardless of your race, immigration status or gender identity, you are valued and supported by our state. #RISEAct
Springfield update: This week, I passed legislation that expands access to English classes, ensures English interpreters are able to assist parents in school meetings, equips our youth with media literacy skills, and ensures health care coverage for children. Next week, I’ll be working on legislation to ensure financial aid equity for our minority and LGBTQ youth.
Highlighting the Legacy of Cesar Chavez
Cesar Chavez was a civil rights and labor leader who fought for the dignity of workers. His activism helped spark a movement for Latino civil rights in our country which ultimately led to improved farmworker conditions, and greater Latino representation in the media, elected office, and throughout organized labor.
#DreamActNow State-level action to combat Donald Trump's bigotry
This week I was joined by a powerful coalition of women to call on Congress to pass the Dream Act, as well as to highlight the work to combat Donald Trump's bigotry. Together we're working to stop notary fraud, ensure housing and health care rights, ban for-profit detention centers, and the petition of guardianship for minors.
Great news, we successfully overrode Bruce Rauner’s shameful veto and the VOICES Act is now law! This legislation will create a consistent process across IL, so that survivors of domestic violence and other crimes are treated fairly by law enforcement. Please get in touch if you have any questions!
