News for the 33rd District | December 2014 | Happy Holidays

State Representative | 33rd District Marcus C. Evans, Jr. December 2014 www.staterepevans33.com In This Issue Message from Rep. Evans Legislation Events Jobs Announcements Contact Rep. Evans 33rd District Townships Thornton Bloom Cities & Municipalities Chicago Burnham Calumet City Lansing Lynwood Sauk Village Federal 1st Congressional District 2nd Congressional District Committees Agriculture & Conservation Appropriations-General Service Business Occupational Licenses Consumer Protection Elementary & Secondary Education Revenue & Finance Subcommittees Business Licenses Subcommittee Finance Subcommittee Special Committees Sentencing Policy Advisory Council (SPAC) Illinois Task Force on Gang Violence Find your District Illinois State Board of Elections Decemeber 23, 2014 Greetings! I would like to wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. It is definitely a time to reflect on what we have and all the things for which we are grateful. I Thank You for the gift you have given to me all year, by allowing me to have a spot within you email inbox and hopefully within your heart. As your State Representative in the new year and in the new General Assembly, I will continue to passionately approach my responsibility of representing our community. The new year will bring new challenges, but together we can face them and make 2015 the best year ever!!! All the Best, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. State Representative, 33rd District Legislation Legislation in the General Assembly Click here to read Rep. Evans 2014 Legislative Update Bills Rep. Evans supports SB 741-- Providing Health Care SJRCA-- Equal Rights Amendment HB 3686-- Internet Protection for Minors HB 3814-- Increasing the Minimum Wage SB 3306-- Giving Job Seekers a Boost New Legislation To learn more about new legislation and the bills Rep. Evans is sponsoring visit the Illinois General Assembly website. Tune in to the RUNNIN' WITH THE REP YouTube series, on the Marcus C. Evans, Jr channel. On the series Marcus answers the questions and makes it plain, covering the hot topics in Springfield. Click on the link below to view the latest Episode of Runnin' with the Rep: Runnin' with the Rep Episode #2 To view the previous episode or watch other video's on the Marcus C. Evans, Jr. channel, please feel free to click the icon below: Stay tune for Episode #3 coming next month. As Always - THANK YOU!!! Events Please take advantage of the many community events below that are available and open to the public. List of Events Jan. 6, 2015 Open House City Colleges of Chicago. Come meet the faculty, advisors, and staff to learn how to gain the skills for an in demand career. All seven colleges from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Click Here for flyer. Jan. 16, 2015 Be in the Know Series: Meet State Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. Learn about what's going on in your community. 10am in the Community Room of Lansing Public Library 2750 Indiana Ave. Lansing, IL. Jan. 22, 2015 Chicagoland Speakers Network to Host 2nd Annual Public Speaking Symposium at SSC's Oak Forest Center 16333 S. Kilbourn, Oak Forest, IL from 9:00 am- 1:00pm. To RSVP or for more information, visit Public Speaking Symposium. Jan. 31, 2015 Jazzy Jam Productions In Collaboration with South Central Community Services, Inc. Presents Jazz at Night. 8:00 pm-1:00 am. South Central Community Center 1021 East 83rd Street, Chicago, IL. Click Here for flyer. Jobs Need Help finding Employment or need to get re-employed? The Calumet Area Industrial Commission, in collaboration with Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, provides free placement services in area Industries. Call 773.928.6000 ext. 227 Click Here for Details The following Agencies have available positions Click the link for position description and information Click Here for Current Positions Field & Laboratory Technician Legal Assistant Safety Specialist Senior Attorney Administration Secretary Maintenance Section Supervisor Let CAPS help you find a job Click Here for flyer and details Announcements Below are some great programs, and trainings to be aware of. High School Student can get College Credit for Free Click here to learn how to Enroll, how to Qualify and what the Benefits are. Contact earlycollege@ccc.edu or visit www.ccc.edu/earlycollege for more information ComEd CARE Assistance Programs Residential Hardship Program: Do you have a financial hardship due to job loss, illness, military deployment, disability, or as a senior citizen? Income-eligible, residential customers can apply once every two years for grants based on need and availability of program funds. *Grant amounts may vary while funds are available. Qualifications: This grant is available to residential customers with household incomes up to 250% of the federal poverty level who demonstrate a hardship. Click Here for Income Eligibility Guidelines Metra Safety Poster Contest Students grades K-12: Win your chance at cash prizes or an iPad by entering into the Safety Poster Contest Deadline: January 30, 2015 Click here for flyer Please visit www.metracontest.com for more information and complete details. Paid Internship Programs Illinois Legislative Staff Internship Program Must complete undergraduate degree before start of internship Applicants with a minimum 3.0 GPA are required Applications due March 1, 2015 Internship start August 16, 2015 and end June 30, 2015 To apply visit: http://ilsip.uis.edu Click application Call 217-206-6579 for more information or questions. Graduate Public Service Internship Program Must be admitted to a UIS graduate degree program Must have a 3.00 GPA or better Will help pay for graduate degree Duration of internship is 21 months Deadline is March 15, 2015 To apply visit: GPSI Apply Online Call 217-206-6158 or email gpsimail@uis.edu for more info or questions Important Information Use and share this resourceful information to your advantage. Fix Your Record Juvenile Expungement 101 Juvenile Expungement Help Desk Cook County Juvenile Center 1100 S. Hamilton, 1st Floor Chicago, IL 60612 Phone: (312) 229-6359 Open Hours: Mondays: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Tuesdays: 9:00 am-4:00 pm Thursdays: 9:00 am- Noon New Open Enrollment for Affordable Healthcare Call 773-371-3642 Today to get Quality, Affordable Healthcare Be Aware & Stay Alert It's Important to keep C.A.L.M. and remain safe in all situations Click Here for the life safety plan and tips for emergencies. Auto Theft Prevention Click Here Contact Rep. Evans To request a meeting or to invite Rep. Evans to an event, please visit www.staterepevans33.com and click on Meeting Request or Event Invitation. To contact staff Email: evansassistant33@gmail.com Resources State of Illinois Cook County Illinois Attorney General Cook County Assessor Cook County Clerk Cook County Board of Review Cook County Recorder of Deeds Cook County Commissioner, 4th District Cook County Treasurer Cook County State's Attorney Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Citizens Utility Board Fraud Alert Home & Property Owners Protect What's Yours The Cook County Recorder of Deeds Can Help Property Fraud Alert System ComEd CARES Assistance Programs Need help with your bill? Click Here Representative Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | | marcuscevansjr@gmail.com | 8539 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Chicago, IL 60619 Copyright © 20XX. All Rights Reserved.

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