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As I sit in my living room on Sunday evening, contemplating (last) Friday’s unwritten newsletter, there’s a lot to unpack between session hitting the busy stretch, making sure my 3 guys in 3 different locations get their votes in before Tuesday, and making sure I’m keeping up with work in the district (and in my house) in the few days I’m home between session days.
In session last week, we advanced another bill through committee with HB4409 which will add two members to the board of the successful Adult Redeploy program which funds programs at the local level aimed at reducing incarceration rates across the state by 25% who have been program participants to better represent the needs of the community in funding decisions.
We head back to session on Wednesday, with our schedule shifted by a day to accommodate the primary election on Tuesday. The committee schedule for the week is here. Click here to view the schedule.
I am looking forward to presenting a bill I’ve worked on for a few years that was brought to us by a constituent who has struggled with chronic pain for years, complicated by the hurdles the state puts in the way of physicians and patients that frequently results in patients being cut off from legal access to meds and resorting to the street market, too often leading to tragedy. Through our work with the constituent who brought us the bill, we’ve learned so much about the challenges of living with chronic pain and the ways our laws have made a bad situation worse for so many people. HB5373 will align Illinois law with federal guidelines on prescription management for chronic pain management and protect the information in the statewide prescription management program from misuse.
We have three days of session this week, followed by a break for Easter week before a final week of committee action leading up to the April 5th deadline to move bills out of substantive committees.
Meanwhile, have you made your plan to vote yet? You can vote Monday at any Early Voting site in the city from 9am to 7pm. Polling places are open on Tuesday from 6am to 7pm. To locate an early voting location, find your polling place, or check your registration please visit the Chicago Board of Elections by clicking here.
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Early Voting Has Begun Downtown | |
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Early voting is available at the Downtown Supersite (191 N. Clark) and Board Offices (69 W. Washington, 6th Floor). Any voter in Chicago can vote at any early voting location, no matter where they live in in the city.
All other early voting locations will open up across the city on Monday March 4th at 9:00am, You can find the site list and schedule for all other early voting locations here. You can also find your polling location (Or help family/friends find their polling locations) here.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
March 4 through March 19, 2024 (Election Day)
- Weekdays: 9:00am - 6:00pm
- Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Election Day: 6:00am - 7:00pm (March 19)
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You Could Have Unclaimed Property! | |
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ICASH, Illinois’ unclaimed property program, reunites Illinois residents with missing money, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, stocks, dividends, or life insurance policies of deceased relatives. Since taking office in 2015, Treasurer Frerichs has returned more than $1.9 billion. An estimated one in four Illinois adults discover property to claim when they search and the average claim is $1,000. Yet, many Illinois residents are not aware of the ICASH Program or that they have unclaimed property. The State Treasurer is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed funds and would like to see even more money returned to Illinois residents.
To find out if you have unclaimed property follow this LINK
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Rogers Park Lakefront Art Piece Installed In Memory Of Late Teen Ainsley Palka | |
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A purple crocheted art piece was installed on the Windform Sculpture at Pritz Beach in honor of the anniversary of the late teen Ainsley Palka's Passing. This piece was designed and created by over 30 of Palka's close friends and installed in her memory on February 28th.
To learn more about Ainsley's life and the art instillation, check out BlockClubChicago's Article
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Andersonville Insidewalk Sale! | |
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The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Insidewalk Sale! Discover unique treasures, unbeatable bargains, and local gems lining the sidewalks of Andersonville's charming streets.The sale runs from March 22-March 24.
To learn about participating vendors and events taking place during the sale weekend, visit the following LINK.
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Andersonville Seeking Musicians for Sidewalk Shows! | |
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The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is currently looking for musicians to set up around Andersonville and perform for shoppers! They have secured a permit for the district, so applicants do not need a busker's license to join them. However, musicians may not use amplified sound.
To register, visit the following LINK.
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Northside Restaurant Week Begins! | |
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Northside Restaurant Week begins this Friday, March 1st! Several of the friendly neighborhood Chambers of Commerce have joined forces to showcase the abundance of great restaurants to be discovered on the north side. North Side Restaurant Week is a great way to explore cuisine and fine dining at restaurants throughout our diverse communities. Enjoy flavors spanning the globe - from Argentinian, French, and Italian to southern comfort food, new American classics and more.
Restaurants in Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Andersonville, Edgewater, Northcenter, Rogers Park, and Uptown will show off their wide range of dining options throughout the week with special prix fixe menus to enjoy.
To learn which restaurants are participating, visit the following LINK
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20th District Monthly Meeting | |
The 20th District Police Station is hosting its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 12th at the Sweedish Hospital (2751 W. Winona St.) from 6:00PM to 7:30PM. To RSVP for this event virtually and for making public comment, visit the following LINK. | |
Our office (1507 W. Morse) will serve as a drop off location for The Diaper and Menstrual Care Drive that will support Care for Real. We are accepting drop offs Monday - Friday from 9am-5pm. Please call 773-784-2002 to make sure we will be in the office. | |
2024 Glenwood Sunday Market Applications Are Open | |
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The Glenwood Sunday Market is returning in June and they are looking for vendors! Bring your fresh produce and more directly to the community. The Glenwood Sunday Market has been making sustainable, regionally produced foods available to the community for 15 years, Running Sundays June 2 - October 27 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the southbound Glenwood Avenue between Morse and Lunt Avenue.
Applications are open for vendors, if you are interested apply today!. The deadline for applications is Wednesday March 13th.
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One Summer Chicago Now Accepting Applications | |
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Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) have launched the One Summer Chicago (OSC) application portal. OSC aims to connect an additional 4,000 young people to jobs this summer.
Access the portal at OneSummerChicago.org
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Chicago Coalition for the Homeless 2024 Scholarship | |
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The Chicago Park District is hosting a series of summer opportunity fairs for teens. Teens can earn a paycheck, make friends, keep active, have fun, and make a difference by working in the parks!
A variety of employment opportunities are available to suit all interests, schedules, and experience levels.
Positions available for Chicago residents ages 16 and older include Lifeguard, Recreation Leader (for Day Camp), and Junior Laborer (landscape maintenance). Additional positions are available for ages 18+.
To learn more visit the following LINK.
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Wild Onion Market General Manager | |
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The Wild Onion Market is accepting applications for its first General manager Position.
Per the job description: The General Manager (GM) plays a pivotal role in leading our cooperatively owned grocery store to achieve the mission, vision, and Policy Governance as articulated by the Wild Onion Market Board of Directors and ownership. This is an onsite, store-based role with extensive public contact in a dynamic environment.
To learn more about this position, visit the following LINK.
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Edgewater Chamber of Commerce Hiring | |
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Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is hiring a Community Development & Business Services Manager!
Are you an extremely organized, detailed-oriented program manager with experience managing a Special Service Area, Business Improvement District, Economic Development Corporation or membership association? If yes, Edgewater Chamber of Commerce is looking for you!
To learn more about this position and to apply, click here.
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Sincerely,
Kelly Cassidy
State Representative, 14th District
Office of State Representative Kelly Cassidy
1507 W. Morse Ave
Chicago IL 60626
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773-784-2002 (phone)
Info@repcassidy.com
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