State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is partnering with the Illinois State Police to host a free Prescription Drop Off event. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 25, at the Plainfield Fire Department, 23748 w. 135th Street, from 9:00-11:00am.

thetimesweekly.com To help families searching for relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is highlighting additional unemployment benefits and rental assistance for families who are still struggling. “The public health crisis has led to severe financial losses ...

Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11) has introduced a bill to designate the U.S. Post Office facility located at 303 E. Mississippi Ave. in Elwood, Illinois, as the Lawrence M. "Larry" Walsh Sr. Post Office Building.

thetimesweekly.com As Illinois begins its climb to economic recovery, State Representative Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) is offering two resources to help both businesses and job seekers in his 97th District.

Unused documents like bills and medical records can begin to crowd people’s homes. To ensure the items are properly disposed, State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Plainfield) will host a free public shred event Aug. 4. “Shred events allow for a safe, ...

thetimesweekly.com The state has approved more than $100 million that will go toward bridging the digital divide in schools across the state to protect the safety of both students and teachers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "Every student in the state ...

The federal government is once again accepting applications for the Paycheck Protection Program, and State Senator Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Shorewood) is encouraging business owners to apply for PPP and other forgivable loans through the Small Business Administration.

Secretary of State Jesse White unveiled a new ad campaign featuring a woman whose life was saved because of organ donation when she received a heart from a friend’s daughter. Tanisha Basham received her lifesaving heart from her friend’s daughter ...

Thetimesweekly.com Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) on Monday voted to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans by joining House Democrats to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. ...

thetimesweekly.com A grant program to help small non-profit organizations provide food and housing assistance will begin taking applications on July 1, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said.

There has been much misinformation circulated mainly via social media about voting by mail, even though it has been going on for many years. It is something that has benefited many citizens of this country, especially those who were unable ...

Washington - Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision in June Medical Services v. Russo, striking down a Louisiana law restricting access to abortion clinics: “Today, the Supreme Court struck down a blatant ...

The state’s education package that will provide assistance and relief to teachers and schools affected by the COVID-19 pandemic has become law.

thetimesweekly.com The Illinois Commerce Commission announced the decision to approve several consumer protection measures during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, several of which State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D-Frankfort) called for as leader of the Senate’s Energy and Public Utilities working ...