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MARCUS C. EVANS, JR.
State Representative - 33rd District
January 2016
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Message from Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
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Want to know what Rep. Evans is up to in Springfield? Take a look at the 2015 Legislative Update. Inside are a number of bills he supported during the 99th General Assembly.
Follow Legislation & Find out if a certain bill passed Track Bills
End of Session 2015 Update
New Bills 2016
- HB 1260 Business Tech
- HB 3438 North American Made Vehicles
- HB 4355 FOIA-Police Video Cameras
- HB 4358 Police Non-Lethal Force
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When Rep. Evans is not in Springfield, he attends community events throughout the district
Below are some of the great things Representative Evans does outside of Springfield.
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Canvassing the Neighborhood
Rep. Evans walks through the community weekly to engage with his constituents.
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MLK Day 77 Proud
Rep. Evans joined other elected colleagues to announce #77Proud an initiative to continue the MLK dream of eliminating poverty.
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Lansing Festival of Lights
Rep. Evans attended the Village of Lansing tree lighting "Festival of Lights". There were trees decorated from countries around the world. The Lansing Historical Society gave a brief description of the meaning of each tree and their significance. The Lansing Historical Society Museum is located in the lower level of the Lansing Public Library.
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33rd District Business Spotlight
Rep. Evans stopped by to support a great 33rd District family owned business in downtown Lansing. If you love ice cream and chocolates like Rep. Evans, then stop by Gayety's; it's one of the best. As your State Representative, Rep. Evans is committed to supporting the businesses in the community to keep them strong.
Gayety's Chocolates and Ice Cream Company
3306 Ridge Rd, Lansing, IL 60438
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Greater West Town Training Partnership
Train for high-tech jobs in wood products manufacturing with Greater West Town Training Partnership. Their 15-week full time, day time hands-on program will prepare you with CNC machine skills for use in the manufacture of wood products as well as cabinetmaking, millwork, furniture-making, ans solid surface fabrication.
- Training Starts February 1st.
- Job Placement Assistance Upon Completion
- No Cost to low income eligible individuals
Call 312-563-9570 To Apply Today!
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IBEW-NECA Technical Institute
of the Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Trust
Learn a trade. Be a part of the Local 134 and Electrical Contractors' apprenticeship Electrical and Communication Program. For more information on these programs, please go to IBEW-NECA Technical Institute website.
Registration InformationRegistration for the Electrical and Communication Programs
will take place at the IBEW-NECA Technical Institute
6201 W. 115th Street, Alsip, IL
Every Wednesday
9:00 am until 11 am
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1000 Jobs Campaign
The 1000 Jobs for Chicagoland Manufacturing campaign will place at least of 1,000 Chicagoans in open advanced manufacturing jobs or training programs. The campaign is a collaboration between industry, government and non-profits to better serve residents and employers.
Click the link to visit their website
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Job Opportunities with the following Agencies
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Southeast Calumet Heights Homeowners Association
The SCHHA would like to invite you to their general members meeting. Their mission is to enlighten and inform members, and to forge a relationship between the community and those public servants who have committed themselves to helping us build stronger communication, cooperation, and comaraderie.
Date: January 28, 2016
Location: Chicago Vocational Career Academy
2100 E. 87th Street Chicago, IL
Cafe Cavalier
Time: 6:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
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 2016 Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation's Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
- Deadline February 20, 2016
- High School graduates
- Agriculture, agri-business or an agriculturally related major with focus on an ag-realted career
For more information or an application, please contact the Cook County Farm Bureau Foundation at 708-354-3276 or go online for the application
The year, the IAA Foundation offers 66 awards ranging from $1,000 to $7,000Deadline period February 1st Online application and guidelines are found on The IAA Foundationwebsite along with the application to apply.
The 2016-2017 scholarship application is available online at
For outstanding high school seniors. Scholarships awarded up to $10,000 per year and renewable up to four years. Applicants must be submitted by February 5, 2016 by 5 p.m.
Try these links for other Scholarship Opportunities
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2016 Cookfresh Community Urban
Garden Grant Program
Cookfresh Cook County is designed to "help" community gardens access needed supplies, such as planting, seed, raised bed construction material, soil, compost, fencing and more.
Application Deadline is February 29, 2016.
To complete an application, go to
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Grants for your Homes
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Get a Paid Internship
Will help pay for your graduate degree
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Changes to SNAP Benefits
 Due to major cuts to most SNAP benefits recipients, families maybe in need of extra assistance. The Greater Chicago Food Depository can help. Anyone in need of emergency or supplemental food assistance in Cook County is eligible.
Find a Food Depository member agency in your neighborhood online via the Agency Locator at Chicago Food Bankor call the Food Depository at 773-247-3663
Reminder:
Illinois License Plate Renewal
License plate renewal notices are no longer being mailed by the Illinois Secretary of State due to the budget impasse. If you need to renew your plate sticker, don't wait until the last minute and end up with a ticket. Make sure to get your sticker well before the end of the month. The Office of the Secretary of State anticipates resuming mailing out renewal notices once budgetary issues are resolved. You can renew online or by mail.
Secretary of State
Vehicle Services Department
501 S. 2nd Street, Room 011
REAL ID Act Implementation
- Starting January 22, 2018, passengers with a driver's license issued by a state that is still not compliant with the REAL ID Act (and has not been granted an extension) will need to show an alternative form of acceptable identification for domestic air travel to board their flight. To check whether your state is compliant or has an extension, click here.
- Passengers with driver's licenses issued by a state that is compliant with REAL ID (or a state that has been issued an extension) will still be able to use their driver's licenses or identification cards.
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Tax Season is here
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Curious about your Elected Officials
City of Chicago
Suburban Cook County
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773-783-8492 
repevans33@gmail
773-783-8625 
8539 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Suite B
Monday 9am-5pm 
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