Working for Illinois Caucus

State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is holding a pair of events to meet and answer questions from constituents.

Rep. Smiddy will be at Air Play Sports and Espress, 115 E. 3rd St., Sterling, at 10 a.m. today. He will be at  York Township Public Library, 1005 W. Main St.,Thomson, at 6 p.m. Monday.

"I encourage anyone who has a concern, question or comment to stop by and join me," Rep. Smiddy said.

 For more information, call 309-848- 9098 or email RepSmiddy@gmail.com.

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