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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has received $1.3 billion in funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for six weeks of LWA payments. A single payment or two separate lump sum payments should have been received by all eligible claimants in mid September for the weeks of July 26-September 5. LWA payments are available to claimants earning a minimum $100 WBA are are in current pay status.
LWA is a completely separate federal program from that of the previous unemployment supplemental Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) program, which provided an additional $600 each week in 100% federally funded benefits to any claimant receive unemployment benefits.
To read the frequently asked questions documents click here. If you have questions about LWA you may enter IDES's new call back system. If you have entered the queue and have not heard back from an agent after 7-10 business days please contact our office.
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COVID-19 Count as of Thursday, October 1:
If you have questions related to COVID-19 you can contact the Illinois Department of Public Health:
Hotline: 800-889-3931
Email: dph.sick@illinois.gov
City of Chicago's Department of Public Health:
Hotline: 312-746-4835
Email: coronavirus@chicago.gov
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Early Voting Has Started.
Neighborhood Sites Open October 14th.
NOTE NEW LOCATIONS!
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For the Nov. 3 General Election, Chicago voters may use any early voting and registration location in the city, starting October 1 at the Loop Super Site. Then starting October 14 at the 50 Ward sites. Chicago voters may use any early voting location to vote. There will be two locations for early voting located in the 14th District.
-The Edgewater location will be located at Broadway Armory, 5917 N. Broadway.
-The Rogers Park location will be located New Field Elementary, 1707 W Morse Ave.
Please click the image below for more information.
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*Every voter must wear a mask when voting in person, visiting an early voting site or dropping off your early vote at a secure dropbox. Please make sure to practice proper social distancing when doing so* |
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Care for Real and ECRA Collection Drive: Saturday, October 3rd between 12pm-3pm
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Edgewater Community Religious Association (ECRA) will host a collection drive for household supplies and personal hygiene items on Saturday, October 3rd from 12-3 PM at the Ismaili Jamatkhana (6259 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660).
We also welcome the donation of non-perishable food items though the greater need at present is for household supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, cleansers, disinfectants, face masks, gloves) and personal care products (soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, toothbrushes) at this time.
Drop-off of items will take place in the parking lot on the northeast corner of Broadway and Rosemont. (Entrance to parking lot on Broadway.) To maintain social distancing and limit personal contact, we request that, when possible, items for drop-off be placed in your vehicle’s trunk. Volunteers equipped with face masks and gloves will remove items directly from your trunk. For those who walk to the drive, items may be dropped off on designated tables in the parking lot. In both circumstances, we ask that you follow social distancing protocols to limit personal contact.
With Care for Real serving the Rogers Park and Edgewater communities, we hope that the Edgewater and Rogers Park communities will come together to support Care for Real in its effort to provide these items to those most in need in our communities.
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Secretary of State Extension:
Online Fee Waived
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for driver’s licenses and ID cards have been extended an additional three months – from Nov. 1, 2020, until Feb. 1, 2021. This new Feb. 1 extension also includes those who have October, November, December and January expiration dates. As a result, expired driver’s licenses and ID cards will remain valid until Feb. 1, 2021, so customers do not need to rush into Driver Services facilities during the pandemic.
The online processing fee has now been waived for online services until December 31, 2020.
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Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity:
Hispanic Heritage Month Business Workshops
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 2:00 – 3:30 p.m., “Latinas in Manufacturing” – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, National Women Business Month, and Manufacturing Month, this webinar will discuss how Latinas in manufacturing got into the business, pivoted, and expanded into leadership roles. Hosted by DCEO-OMEE, DCEO-OET and Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE). Register HERE
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Rogers Park Community Response Team Needs Your Help:
Vote for Them
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Rogers Park Community Response Team is competing for funds through a State Farm grant targeted for community organizations and they need your vote! Individuals can vote 10x a day and voting ends October 2.
Rogers Park strength lies in our vibrant and diverse neighborhood, and it is critical that all of our neighbors continue to feel secure during this time. These funds are critical to that security and will help Rogers Park maintain short-term and long-term stability, for the betterment of our individual and collective needs. You can help make that happen by voting and sharing the link below.
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Heartland Health Centers Survey |
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Sincerely,
Kelly Cassidy
State Representative, 14th District
Office of State Representative Kelly Cassidy
5533 N Broadway
Chicago IL 60640
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773-784-2002(phone)
773-784-2060(fax)
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