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State Rep. Gives Back for the Holidays

The Holidays are best spent at home and with family, but what about those who don’t have that same luxury? Local legislators are doing their part to spread Christmas cheer.

During the Christmas and the holiday season, state Rep. Monica Bristow, joined fellow legislators, local leaders, and non-profit organizations to help give back to those in need across the Metro East and RiverBend Region.

Throughout the month of December, Bristow joined more than 50 other local groups in collecting toys and cleaning supplies for RiverBend Family Ministries’ Christmas Baskets. Parents were able to come and pick out toys for their kids and also receive a basket of cleaning supplies. Bristow also spent time volunteering for the Salvation Army.

During her holiday open house, Bristow collected socks for school board member Rosetta Brown’s Socks for Tots drive as well as participated in Lilly and Taylor Freer’s Cookies and Cocoa event to benefit the United Way’s Community Christmas.

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January 1, 2020 at 05:01AM

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State Rep. Maurice West II introduces resolution for student mental health

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ROCKFORD — State Rep. Maurice West II, D-Rockford, has introduced a resolution calling on Illinois schools to provide education to all students in grades 6-12 on how to identify, understand and respond to signs of addiction and mental illness.

West’s House Joint Resolution 95 outlines the prevalence of bullying, mental health disorders and substance use in schools and the fact that suicide is a leading cause of death among individuals ages 10-34.

For information: staterepwest.com.

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December 30, 2019 at 05:18PM

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Chat with state Rep. Edly-Allen Tuesday in Mundelein

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State Rep. Mary Edly-Allen will chat with interested constituents Tuesday morning at Tina G’s restaurant, 10 E. Park St. in Mundelein.

Edly-Allen, a Libertyville Democrat who represents the 51st District, will be available from 10 to 11 a.m.

Anyone can attend.

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November 1, 2019 at 11:03AM

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Bolingbrook resident to run for state representative in 85th District

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A Bolingbrook resident announced this week she is running for the state representative seat in the 85th District.

Dagmara Avelar, a 20-year Bolingbrook resident, said she’s running as a Democrat for the seat in light of the current representative’s announcement he’s running for the Illinois Senate, according to a news release.

State Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, has represented the district since his appointment in 2017. Last month, he announced his candidacy to run for state Sen. Pat McGuire’s seat in 2020.

Dagmara, who’s known by friends as “Dee,” said she’ll bring 12 years of experience “promoting the civic engagement of new Americans in the southwest suburbs and throughout the state.”

“Bolingbrook and this district embraced me and my family when I first moved here at the age of 12,” Avelar said. “I want to continue and strengthen that legacy for the next generation.”

Avelar is a 2005 graduate of Bolingbrook High School, earned her bachelor’s degree in justice studies from Northeastern Illinois University and is pursuing a master’s in urban planning and policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The day after McGuire, D-Joliet, announced he would not run for reelection, Connor announced his candidacy.

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October 30, 2019 at 11:25AM

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Yingling to host seminar on health insurance

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ROUND LAKE BEACH – With the insurance marketplace open enrollment period starting Nov. 1,�state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is welcoming the Illinois Department of Insurance to present a Get Covered seminar to provide valuable information on how to enroll for health care coverage. The seminar will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Round Lake Park District Building, 814 Hart Road in Round Lake.

For information, call Yingling’s District Office at 847-231-6262 or email�repsamyingling@gmail.com.

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October 29, 2019 at 10:43PM

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Bristow Serves as Principal for the Day at Alton Middle School

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ALTON – State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, visited Alton Middle School on Monday to learn about the innovative ways they are working to educate students as part of the Principal for a Day program.

“I was impressed by the faculty and staff’s teamwork and dedication to creating a positive learning environment to encourage personal growth,” said Bristow. “Everyone in Alton Middle School, including administrators, teachers, aides, secretaries, and other staff all play a vital role in ensuring students receive the best education possible.”

Bristow visited Alton Middle School as part of the Principal for a Day Program with the Illinois Principals Association and was able to meet with a group of students involved in various activities including theater, sports, orchestra, and many other clubs. Bristow was also able to take a close look at classes designed to prepare students planning to attend college by teaching them goal setting and note-taking skills and was also able to observe robotics classes where students learn about mechanics and programming.

During the legislative session, Bristow supported several measures to assist rural schools attract highly skilled teachers and championed local schools by securing more than $3 million in new state funding for schools in her district.

“I want to thank the students, teachers, administrators, and staff of Alton Middle School for welcoming me to their school and showing me all of the amazing things happening in education here in Alton,” said Bristow. “I also want to thank all of the teachers and educators across the Riverbend for their tireless efforts to ensure the current and future success of our children.”

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October 25, 2019 at 09:37AM

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Plainfield village trustee to run for state representative seat

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A Plainfield village trustee and union iron worker announced his candidacy for a state representative seat in the 97th District.

Benton, a Democrat, made his official campaign announcement at the Teamsters Local 179 building in Joliet on Tuesday.

In a news release, he called for "new leadership" for the district, which has been represented by Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, since 2015.

"Politician Mark Batinick has failed our families," Benton said. "Time and time again, he has refused to vote on critical legislation or spoken out against measures that would protect the middle class and local families."

If elected, Benton said he’d fight for property tax relief, a balanced budget and more opportunities for local students and those wanting to enter skilled labor industries.

He was elected to the Plainfield Village Board in April. Batinick narrowly won reelection in 2018 against Plainfield Democrat Mica Freeman.

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October 23, 2019 at 08:37PM

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Reitz awards Gilbault Catholic High School for athletic achievements

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“Sports can play a huge roll in these students’ life and development, team sports build the values of hard work and cooperation, and help kids grow into better adults. I’m proud that we have such successful young athletes in Southern Illinois who have a bright future ahead of them. These signs are in recognition of their accomplishments, and of that future.”

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