Kelly's Update

First Things First

This was a particularly challenging deadline week and I’ll get to the bills that have made it through this first hurdle in a minute, but first I want to provide an update on a bill that was never even requested for a hearing but became an issue this week. In February, the ACLU approached me to share that they were starting to work on examining ways to regulate the use of biometric technology in law enforcement operations, largely based on reports of abuses during immigration surges here and in Minnesota, where lawmakers and activists reported multiple instances where ICE agents abused private data to harass activists and lawmakers. Additionally, despite reliance on our biometric identifiers, technologies like facial recognition are inaccurate. In a 2018 study titled Gender Shades, the error rate for light-skinned men was .8% compared to 35% for darker-skinned women. That same year the ACLU of Northern California conducted a test from a major facial recognition vendor that incorrectly matched 28 members of Congress with other people who have been arrested for crimes. Since then, additional testing by NIST and academic researchers indicates that these problems persist.

They asked if I’d introduce a bill that could serve as a jumping off point for long term discussions with stakeholders about how these technologies can be utilized for legitimate law enforcement activities while protecting data privacy and preventing abusive practices. HB5521 was never expected to move as introduced this session, and we anticipated amendments resulting from engaging with stakeholders across the political and policy spectrum outside the pressure cooker of session deadlines. It’s a pretty common practice to introduce bills that are jumping off points for deeper discussion and negotiations and can be an effective way to guide deeper policy dives. There was another bill this year that also contemplated an area where technology and the law are still being figured out that was heard in committee this week and voted down. That bill examines an emerging area of the law concerning neural data privacy. The debate was intense, with significant disagreement on everything from what constitutes neural data, who might be collecting it, what kinds of penalties might be involved, who would be responsible for enforcement, you name it. The bill was voted down with 3 votes in favor and 10 votes opposed, likely ending any meaningful conversation on the issue before it even started. While the timing of the reaction to HB5521 was obviously horrible and served to fan the flames of media outlets engaging in a feeding frenzy over a tragic murder in our community, this was not a proposal that was intended to be considered for a vote at this time. Friday, the bill as introduced returned to the Rules Committee where it will remain, but the conversations to contemplate how and when to use these technological tools and what safeguards need to be in place should still happen. 

The Rest of The Story

Friday was the deadline to get bills out of committee in the House, and last week was the first time that both chambers had been in session at the same time in four weeks. That combination was a lot. There were so many constituent groups in town because lobby days really only make sense when you can connect participants with both their Representative and Senator, but with our deeply dysfunctional session calendar this year, that means that there are only a handful of days available for groups to plan visits where there’s a chance of seeing both chambers. Add in the volatility of a deadline week where committees run extra long, extra meetings are added on short notice, and members need to be in multiple places at once - both sitting on their assigned committees and in other committee rooms to present their bills, and it’s a pretty frustrating experience for everyone. We did our best to make sure everyone at least saw Taylor or Mike and huddled up each day to go over what bills folks had come to advocate for, but I’m sure we missed some folks who had hoped to connect. That said, I was pleased to have a bonus experience when I was asked to substitute into the Appropriations: Human Services Committee to cover for another member who had to go to another committee and had the pleasure of hearing testimony from two residents of the 14th district: Jim Bennett, who leads the state’s Department of Human Rights and Anne Igoe, who was presenting a bill on behalf of Service Employees International Union: Health Care. It was fun to give them and our amazing community a shout out.

Bills I am sponsoring that passed before the committee deadline include:

HB4075 - Name Change Procedure: This is a trailer bill to the law easing the path for legal name change for transgender people and survivors of gender based violence and human trafficking who have criminal convictions in their past. Illinois has among the most restrictive laws in the country as it relates to folks with any criminal history. The law we passed in 2023 contemplated the importance of balancing public safety with the threat to personal safety that comes from not having your documents match your identity and did that by reiterating that anyone on a registry was required to update their registration immediately and allowing prosecutors discretion to seek additional information in certain cases. In some cases, this was misinterpreted as a requirement that anyone with any criminal history anywhere needed to submit to fingerprinting, a process that can significantly delay someone’s proceedings, increase already prohibitive costs on those with the least capacity to absorb them, and result in errors. In the vast majority of jurisdictions in Illinois, these cases were being handled appropriately and only folks with more recent or more serious criminal cases were being impacted, but there were still significant numbers of cases being delayed. Passage of HB4075 will allow those who need matching documents to proceed through the process and ensure appropriate history information is being collected from petitioners. The bill will likely be amended one more time once we complete discussions with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and Illinois State Police to ensure that procedural language is workable.

HB4255 - Traveling Animal Acts: This bill will expand Illinois’ historic ban on using elephants in traveling entertainment exhibits to cover bears, primates, and most big cats. This bill is an initiative of Humane World for Animals, which partnered with Lincoln Park Zoo and Brookfield Zoo to craft the bill. There is an amendment pending that clarifies specific species of large cats that can still be included in traveling exhibits such as Zoo based “animal ambassador” programs as long as those programs still comply with federal law concerning animal and spectator safety.

HB4428 - Court Reminder Notices: In the wake of the successful implementation of the Pre-trial Fairness Act that established that risk rather than wealth determined the outcome of pretrial detention proceedings, several jurisdictions have taken on programs to provide text message reminders to people awaiting trial. Academic studies of various pretrial support programs have found this very simple and cost effective procedure greatly improves attendance and reduces the number of failure to appear warrants a jurisdiction has to issue and execute. In exploring the issue, we found significant variation among the various jurisdictions operating programs as well as some that were not doing it at all. Working with the Illinois Supreme Court’s Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, we are proposing a combination of changes that will streamline the process and gather data on the various approaches being taken across the state in order to identify and elevate best practices.

HB4826 - IDFPR Continuing Education: Illinois is one of a very small number of states that does not do its own reviews of continuing professional education materials or curricula, instead authorizing professional organizations to certify trainings and providers. In recent years, a trend has emerged where states are discovering professional education trainings that cover topics that are not approved practices in those states. This bill would amend the statute empowering organizations to approve trainings to prohibit the approval of CPE credits for any training promoting practices that are prohibited in the state of Illinois. In testimony at a hearing this week, I shared a communication from the head of the state’s dental hygienists association about her real world experience with this issue. She shared that there are several states that allow dental hygienists to administer Botox injections, but Illinois does not. She has been asked to approve trainings for Illinois based hygienists even though they are not permitted to perform these procedures under their scope of practice. Other examples that have been shared would include seminars on creative billing practices.

HB4834 - PMP Testosterone: Last year, we passed HB5373 that limited law enforcement access to the prescription management program without a legitimate investigative purpose to prevent fishing expeditions that would target chronic pain patients as well as gender affirming care patients. This bill will take the additional step of removing testosterone from the PMP while proactively prohibiting Illinois from including gender affirming care or reproductive health medications in our PMP.

HB4839 - Fetal Death Certificate: Under the Reproductive Health Act, there were open questions regarding the proper documentation for anyone seeking formal disposition of fetal remains after a spontaneous or induced pregnancy termination. Under this initiative of the Illinois Department of Public Health, a new form will be introduced as an acceptable document to obtain a disposition permit for private disposition spontaneous miscarriage, or a fetus of any gestational age for induced termination of pregnancy.

HB4966 - Secure Act: As states around us impose ever more restrictive laws around bodily autonomy, we have to ensure that when Illinois youth are brought into our child welfare system, their rights are protected, even if they receive an out of state placement. Working closely with the Department of Children and Family Services, we are building in guardrails in the system to ensure that even if the best possible placement for a youth is in a state with laws restricting access to care, we have a plan in place to ensure that youth does not lose rights as the result of an out of state placement and codifying that youth in care do not lose the rights they have in Illinois based on where they are placed.

HB5046 - Electronic Prescriptions: Our work to try and protect access to care for chronic pain patients continues. One common experience for many patients is to have a prescription for meds only to find that their regular pharmacy does not have their medication in stock which can frequently result in a lengthy effort to secure a new prescription in order to get their needed medications. This bill would simplify the steps patients would need to take to get a replacement prescription.

HB5383 - DUI Treatment Court Act: Illinois has seen great success with specialty courts. A Republican Senate colleague introduced me to a retired judge from his area who has been working with county courts around the state to establish DUI treatment courts to steer more first time offenders into treatment. While at least six different court systems have established DUI Treatment Courts, Judge Mark Shaner has experienced pushback from counties who want the certainty that a state law authorizing a DUI Treatment Court can provide, so we’re working with the various stakeholders to ensure that existing programs can continue to operate while authorizing other communities who want to implement the program can do so effectively.

HB5411 - Rabies Vaccines in Shelters: The amazing team at the 14th district’s own Tree House Animal Shelter have been working in coalition with rescues across the area to streamline intake procedures to ensure that rescued animals can get their needed vaccinations while shelters struggle with a nationwide shortage of veterinarians. We continue to work with the Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association to try and balance the need to ensure proper care for pets while also ensuring proper protocols are followed to protect public health.

HB5468 - CESSA Trailer: In 2021, Senator Robert Peters and I passed the Community Emergency Service and Safety Act (CESSA) that will eventually result in a system-wide mental health first responder model when someone calls 911 or 988 for a mental health emergency. As this new law represented a massive overhaul of our emergency response system, it has required regular updates to ensure that stakeholders can maintain timelines and establish appropriate procedures. 

Holiday Stuff

We are out of session this week for the Passover and Easter Holidays. I’m looking forward to a visit with my big brother who is joining us in Ann Arbor to visit our youngest on campus, but we’re also squeezing in some bill negotiating sessions so we keep the momentum going as we head back and begin floor action on our bills. We also expect to have a bill limit instituted at some point, so some of these bills might also become summer projects in the weeks ahead if we’re not able to get to final language shortly.

There’s a lot going on in the area this weekend. I’m sorry to miss the Transgender Day of Visibility Rally on Saturday April 4th at 1pm at Federal Daley Plaza. We always have a ball at R Public House’s Annual Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt but will still be in Ann Arbor, so that just means more eggs for neighbors to find. However you spend this spring weekend (I planted kale, carrots, and basil yesterday!), be safe and be kind to each other.

Kelly's remarks on the House floor for Women's History Month

Need to Know Info

SNAP customers can now check to see if they are subject to, are meeting, or may be eligible to seek an exemption from work requirements. Use the ABE: SNAP Work Requirements screener. 

Additional Information on New SNAP Work Requirements  

Before the federal budget bill, Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) applied to adults ages 18-54 who had: 

• No kids under 18 living at home 
• No disabilities

Now, more people must meet or be exempt from work requirements, like: 

• People who are homeless  
• People with kids at home who are only 14 or older 
• Veterans 
• People with no disabilities, ages 55-64  

Important Dates: 

February 1, 2026: ABAWDs who do not meet or who are not exempt from work requirements may only get SNAP for 3 months in a 3-year period.  

May 1, 2026: ABAWDs who do not meet or who are not exempt from work requirements will lose benefits. 

IDHS has sent initial notices of these federal changes along with a copy of an exemption form, to all current and new ABAWDs. 

Illinois DHS will also continue to provide updates on: snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov  

The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth will be hosting a SNAP and Medicaid Updates Webinar on Monday, April 6th from 3:30-4:30pm. This virtual webinar will focus on new federal rules affecting SNAP/Medicaid beneficiaries, recent Feb 2026 state-level implementations, and what to know moving forward. To register for this webinar, please click here.

The 14th District Small Business Security Infrastructure Grant has launched an emergency door-buzzer initiative in response to the fear and disruption caused by recent ICE/CBP operations in local commercial corridors.

Funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and led by State Representative Kelly Cassidy in partnership with Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA), the program has already delivered over $320,000 in security support to 45 neighborhood businesses.

This new effort will provide and install basic door entry control systems for up to 90 vulnerable, for-profit brick-and-mortar businesses within the 14th District. Eligible businesses must be located in the district, be in good standing with the State of Illinois, hold a valid Chicago business license, and complete the required application.

The application deadline for this program is April 10th (4/10).

For more information on who qualifies and how to apply, visit the grant website here.

North Side Queer Pride is being proposed by a collaborative group of neighbors, small business owners, artists, and community organizations who care deeply about our community. We are looking to align existing pride events under one umbrella to create a vibrant, inclusive weekend of celebration.

Your thoughts will help inform and create the weekend of celebration. Please take 5 minutes to complete the survey and help build a fabulous weekend.

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If you get a text claiming to be from the "DMV" or "Illinois Secretary of State" threatening suspension or enforcement - DO NOT click on any links or reply. The Illinois Secretary of State will never send texts for payment or personal information. Stay vigilant and report scams by sending the message to scamalert@ilsos.gov. 

Additionally, the Cook County Circuit Court does NOT send text notices of court hearings or traffic violations. If you receive this kind of text from the Clerk's office, please do not scan QR codes or share any personal information.

City Clerk Anna Valencia is bringing back Amnesty April! The Office of the City Clerk is waiving City Sticker late fees and back charges for drivers from April 1-30, 2026.

For more information from The Office of the City Clerk, please click here.

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) would like to share an announcement regarding the launch of their new VACCC Volunteer Program, which is open to Veterans and Veteran family members who would like to support the VACCC’s mission in the community.

Volunteers will assist their office at outreach events, community initiatives, and other Veteran-focused activities. Participants will complete a brief training (approximately one hour) covering VACCC services, programs, and how to assist Veterans at events. Once trained, volunteers may be contacted periodically to help support outreach efforts.

Individuals interested in participating must complete the registration form found here, sign a release form, and consent to a brief background check to ensure they can appropriately represent our office.

Neighborhood Shoutout

From Block Club Chicago:

The city’s Commission on Chicago Landmarks is considering granting preliminary landmark status to the Bryn Mawr Historic District, which includes Bryn Mawr Avenue from Broadway to Sheridan Road. It also includes the Edgewater Beach Apartments, 5555 N. Sheridan Road, which is already listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Belle Shore Apartment Hotel, 5550 N. Kenmore Ave., and the Manor House are also part of the district.

District Events

Chicago Therapy Collective (CTC) believes visibility must include mental health. Many of the challenges trans and nonbinary people face remain unseen, from barriers to care to the emotional impact of discrimination. As Illinois’ largest LGBTQ+ mental health nonprofit, they are committed to expanding access to affirming, community-centered care across the state. Join CTC and community partners at the following events to celebrate and create space for trans wellness, advocacy, and community building:

• Monday, March 30 | 6-7:30pm: LGBTQ+ Mental Health Policy and Legislation Town Hall
• Saturday, April 4 | 1pm: Rally for Trans Visibility with CTC, Equality IL, Trans Upfront, and Life is Work

For more information, contact Chicago Therapy Collective online here. 

The 48th Ward office along with Uptown/Edgewater and northside partners are hosting a Small Business De-Escalation workshop for local business owners! This training will be led by Thousand Waves Martial Arts & Self Defense for customer-facing small business employees. Topics include boundary setting, de-escalation, and safe intervention. To sign up, please click here.

Every Summer the Waterfront Café presents complimentary music by local musicians. They are looking for groups who can help create a relaxing and inviting environment for their dining guests while not being too distracting from engaging dinner conversations as well as respecting the open-aired environment of Berger Park. Any interested musicians can send inquiries, music links, and relevant information to waterfrontcafechicago@gmail.com.

Alight X Unique Recovery is a collaborative program series created by Alight Movement and Uniquely Fit, offering yoga, dance, fitness, mobility, and restorative classes—alongside assisted stretching, mobility assessments, and recovery services for active bodies and wellness professionals. You can check out their latest classes and more at their website here.

Share what you like about Andersonville and what kinds of things would improve your experience. Your feedback will help Andersonville Special Service Area (SSA) #22 continue to make Andersonville a vibrant, welcoming, and inviting place. The survey takes about five minutes to complete and is an easy way to help shape the future of Andersonville. Please take the survey here!

Synapse Arts is currently hosting adult movement classes that are rooted in a values approach. They serve families and professional dancers year-round and periodically provide intensive study at other locations through workshops and residencies. Current classes are taught at the Berger Park Cultural Center where Synapse Arts works as an Arts Partner in Residence with the Chicago Park District.

You can learn more and sign up for classes here.

The Final 5 Campaign and Circles and Ciphers is excited to invite you to join them for a very special moment as they officially launch The Final 5 Campaign's "ONNA WAY BACK Reentry Toolkit" during their upcoming Reentry Resource Fair in collaboration with Circles & Ciphers. This event represents an important step forward in their collective work to support young people returning home and ensuring they have the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

The event will include a variety of resources and opportunities for returning citizens and community members, including:

• Free haircuts

• Free food

• Restorative circles

• Employment opportunities

• Education opportunities

• Community resources, support services and more!

Event Details:

April 10, 2026

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

1643 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

The 49th Ward Office will be hosting a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday April 18th from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Supply pick up will be at the Ward Office (1447 W. Morse Ave) from 10am-12pm. You can sign up here!

Celebrate spring, community, and fresh food at Spiral Into Spring, a festive evening supporting Glenwood Sunday Market’s mission to make nutritious, locally grown food accessible to all. Enjoy delicious bites, drinks, local vendors, and lively carnival-style games, all while helping SNAP customers double their dollars to purchase fresh, healthy food.

What to Expect

GSM Vendor Sneak Peeks & Samples: Get a taste of the market before the 2026 season begins.

Carnival Games & Raffles: Try your luck and win raffle tickets for great bundles of prizes.

Giving Moments: See how your donations create hope and stability in our community with SNAP.

For more information and tickets, click here.

CALLING QUEER ARTISTS! Brave Space Alliance is looking for artists in the community to spotlight in our merch this Pride Month! (Black, trans artists highly encouraged 🏳️‍⚧️)

We are looking for designs that highlight trans and queer joy, center trans and LGBQ+ pride, and show off your identity as an artist 🎨 Five pieces will be chosen to be BSA’s limited edition 2026 Pride Month sticker designs and their artists will be compensated and spotlighted on BSA’s socials and in-person Pride events.

Submit up to three designs by April 20th here.

Email any questions to ElaM@bravespacealliance.org!

The Edgewater Environmental Coalition has released a calendar of all of their recurring volunteer days. They will be posting for one-off volunteering opportunities as they progress through the season. But for now you can see what kind of days they offer, from Vedgewater Volunteer Days, Beach Stewardship days, Parkway for Pollinator Days and more!

Vendor Applications and Opportunities

Artist and Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 25th Annual Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest!

The Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest is Rogers Park’s annual outdoor celebration of arts and community, run by a volunteer planning committee to showcase our neighborhood’s arts, talents, and businesses. For more information visit glenwoodave.org.

In 2025, 88.9% of vendors felt they were able to have positive interactions with their customers at the Fest. Join us for a weekend of art, community, and fun!

Click here for Artist Application.

Click here for Food Vendor Application.

Rogers Park Business Alliance is excited to invite you to be a part of their Mother's Day - MERCADITO on Sunday, May 10th | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.! Take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your products, connect with local buyers, and join a vibrant community market.

Whether you sell crafts or unique goods, we want you to be part of this exciting event! Reserve your spot today and don't miss out! 

You can apply here: Mother's Day - Mercadito 2026 Application

The deadline to submit the form is April 03, 2026.

For more information or questions, feel free to contact RPBA at cjuarez@rpba.org.

Theatre

Written and directed by Jackie Taylor

We can’t think of a better way to kick off the 50th Anniversary Season than to bring back The Jackie Wilson Story! Jackie Wilson premiered at the Black Ensemble Theater in 2000. This outstanding production started its successful national tour in 2002. The tour included a record-breaking run at the famous Apollo Theater in New York. In 2012, Jackie Wilson made history by opening the new Black Ensemble Theater Cultural Center. This award-winning production continues its historical run as it opens our 50th Anniversary season. Experience this tribute to the most dynamic and electrifying entertainer of all time, Mr. Excitement – Jackie Wilson.

Black Ensemble Theater

4450 N Clark

You can get more information and purchase tickets here.

Cyrano

By Michael Dalberg

Directed by Tony Lawry

March 13-April 12

In this Original TATL adaptation by Michael Dalberg (Grimm, The Blood Countess, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) Cyrano cannot share her love to the multi-courted Roxanne. Thus, she speaks her truth through dim witted Christian, Roxanne’s true desire. In a romantically comical retelling of the classic, body image, self-doubt and misogyny are central themes. With some food fights along the way you’ll see that sometimes love is right in front of your nose!

Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 3pm at the Jarvis Square Theater located at 1439 W. Jarvis. Please visit theatreatl.org for tickets.

Use the Rogers Park coupon code unclecardinal at checkout for $10 OFF THE REGULAR $25 ticket price. Subject to availability, not valid opening or closing weekends.

Rent

Directed by DeRon Williams

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson

March 26 - April 12

Newhart Family Theatre (Loyola University)

Lower East Side of New York City. End of the millennium. Mark and Roger are roommates, and they can’t afford rent (again). But they don’t let that stop them from enjoying life while they can. They find solace in their community of fellow artists and activists who are also trying to make ends meet as they struggle through life, love, their art, the AIDS crisis, and paying (or not paying) rent. Jonathan Larson’s final musical still resonates today about the importance of trying to get your voice heard, even if it seems no one is listening.

Tickets can be purchased here.

Written by Preston Max Allen

Directed by Landree Fleming

March 19 – April 18, 2026

Schwartz Stage at Raven Theatre

6157 N Clark St

Set in present day New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut, this world premiere is the queer and trans rom-com you’ve been waiting for. After his partner of five years abruptly ends their relationship, 28-year-old Adam must navigate the world of dating for the first time since coming out as a trans man. But Adam’s hopes for a fresh start are quickly derailed when a chaotic new girlfriend, the return of his ex, and long-ignored personal demons force him to finally confront his complicated relationship to his own identity.

You can learn more and buy tickets here!

April 2-18, 2026 (Wed-Sat)

Berger Park Coach House Theater

6205 N Sheridan Rd

in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, IL

Kassandra at the Top of the World is an exploration of the Greek prophetess cursed never to be believed. This piece finds Kassandra on a mountaintop, bearing witness to the annihilation of humanity from climate collapse—at once mythic and urgently contemporary. She battles inner demons, the ghosts of the past, and a fear of the future.

This piece is appropriate for audiences 14+

The Coach House Theater is wheelchair and walker accessible. Please call 773-761-0376 with any access needs.

Purchase tickets here.

Youth

Four dynamic positions are available in parks over the summer for ages 16 and up: Lifeguard, Recreation Leader (for day camp), Special Recreation Leader (for day camps for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities), and Junior Laborer (landscape maintenance). Additional positions are available for ages 18+. 

To learn more and to apply go to their website here.

Discover new worlds at Lifeline Theatre’s Drama Camps! Children explore their imaginations and hone their natural performing abilities while gaining sound theatre training in a fun-filled atmosphere. Lifeline's camps not only teach kids how to embody characters and act out stories, they also help them to gain confidence, express themselves, and work patiently and respectfully with each other. For ages 4-14.

Register by April 1st to get 15% off! You can learn more and register here.

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In honor of Dr. Carl Bell’s Memorial Award, this year’s topic underscores a focal point of Dr. Bell’s work. Dr. Bell developed community-based mental health initiatives which encouraged inclusivity in psychiatry developing stronger communities. This year’s essay topic: The 24/7 digital world allows the ability to “always be on". Does this promote engagement on issues (such as climate change, politics, social media outlets, etc.), or does it create a path for emotional burnout, or a combination of both? What are strategies to maintain a positive outlook?

The award recipient will receive a $500 cash prize. Their submission will also be presented at the 2025 IPS Annual Meeting and published in “Mind Matters,” the official IPS newsletter publication and invited to our Annual Meeting in September. Second and third place award recipients will receive a $250 cash prize.

Deadline for Essay Submissions: May 15, 2026

To learn more or to apply click here.

Hiring

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is hiring! They have a variety of openings across the state, including:

✔️ Equal Opportunity Compliance Officer

✔️ Backend Grant Program Manager

✔️ Northern Stateline Senior Regional Manager

✔️ West Central Senior Regional Manager

You can learn more and apply here.

The Membership & Events Manager will oversee Edgewater Chamber’s membership sales, member database, benefits, business outreach, and contact management system while simultaneously facilitating Edgewater Chamber’s events & programs, including (but not limited to) street festivals, networking events, education programs, vendor fairs, and community events. This position will work closely with the Executive Director to design and facilitate programming, partnerships, and initiatives that drive membership, revenue, and engagement in Edgewater Chamber. This position acts as the go-to resource for businesses in the community to engage with Edgewater Chamber and learn about chamber membership, business services, and events. 

To learn more and to apply click here.

Pure Brite Facility Services is hiring Part-Time Day Porters to support daily cleaning operations at Skokie School District 73.5. The ideal candidate will help maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Minimum 6 months of cleaning experience preferred (training available for those without experience)
• Must speak English (bilingual candidates encouraged to apply)

Must successfully complete:

• State-mandated fingerprint background check through the School District
• State-mandated DCFS background check
• Identification: ID (DL, State ID, Permanent ID, Social Security Card, ITIN)

You can apply in person at 1523 W Morse Ave.

Greencorps Chicago, the City of Chicago’s green industry job training program for individuals with barriers to employment, is hiring! Greencorps Chicago is currently recruiting potential candidates for this year’s Employment & Training Program. During the nine-month program, Greencorps Chicago trainees earn a starting wage of $18.50, and receive practical experience, professional development, and classroom & field training in a variety of environmentally-related jobs with skills that are easily transferable to other industries. Trainees are offered several professional certifications including Defensive Driving, First Aid/CPR, HAZWOPER, OSHA 10-Hour Safety, Chicago Wilderness Prescription Burn Class, and the Illinois Pesticide license. Throughout the program, trainees are supported with wrap-around social services, a stable income, and assistance finding full-time employment upon completion of the program. 

To learn more and to apply, click here.

The Obama Presidential Center is hiring! With multiple positions available for many of their roles, this is a rare opportunity to join a team from the very beginning and help shape a world-class institution. The Obama Presidential Center is more than a few buildings; it's a hub for citizenship and a place where people can come together to make a difference. Be a part of a mission that will inspire generations to come!

To see a list of positions available and to apply, visit their website here.

Harry S. Truman College, in partnership with Equus Workforce Solutions and the Illinois Department of Employment Security, is hosting their Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair. This event brings together job seekers, career resources, and employers from multiple industries.

Event Details

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Harry S. Truman College – Main Lobby

1145 W. Wilson Ave., Chicago, IL 60640

To register, click here.

Visit an American Job Center to access employment resources, information about job training and more. Each center has knowledgeable staff that provide assistance to people who need career assistance. Assistance is available to youth and adults. All services are free.

Please call in advance to get information about hours, orientation, and workshop details.

1145 West Wilson Avenue

Room 1917

Chicago, IL 60640

(773) 831-5221

Sincerely,

Kelly Cassidy

State Representative, 14th District



Office of State Representative Kelly Cassidy

1507 W. Morse Ave

Chicago IL 60626