Chatham/Avalon Park Community Council

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

34th Legislative District Weekly Newsletter

Representative's Corner

Dear Mary Ellen,

In my continuing effort to keep you informed regarding developments affecting the residents of the 34th District, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for your continued support.

My mission as your State Representative is to improve the quality of life for the communities we serve. We continue to work collectively with the communities making up the 34th District in order to strengthen community and governmental relations as we continue to put our families and communities first.

The work I am doing in Springfield seeks to improve the quality of our schools, strengthening the middle class by creating good jobs, bringing fiscal discipline to Springfield, and passing common sense public safety initiatives to make our streets safer.

Again, thank you for entrusting me with this great responsibility, and supporting the work that we do here in the 34th District.

Warmest regards,

State Representative Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

| 773-783-8800 | repsims34@gmail.com | http://www.repelgiesims34.com

8658 South Cottage Grove

Suite 404B

Chicago, IL 60619

Rep. Sims Statement on Stopgap Budget

Springfield Legislative Update

On June 30, 2016, the Illinois General Assembly passed and the governor signed into law, SB 2047, the stopgap budget plan. While NOT a budget, this stopgap plan is a good first step towards a full budget. The stopgap plan ensures our schools will open on time, vital social services and other state services are funded through the end of the calendar year. The details of the plan are as follows:

Elementary and Secondary Education

Education funding is provided for all of Fiscal Year 2017
General State Aid increased by $361 million
$250 million provided to high poverty schools
Early childhood education funding increased by $75 million

Higher Education

$1 billion in funding for state universities, community colleges, MAP grants, adult education, career and technical education, and the Illinois Math and Science Academy.
Funding provides for the remainder of FY 2016 and beginning of FY 2017

Human Services

Provides $667 million in funding for programs not currently operating under court order.
Funds programs currently suspended, including autism programs, breast cancer screenings, in-home healthcare for seniors and services for victims of domestic violence

Capital funding

Funding for projects in IDoT's 5 year plan, EPA projects and other projects suspended mid-construction

Additionally, two pieces of legislation were passed to address the serious fiscal challenges facing Chicago Public Schools.

Dedicated funding for Chicago Teacher Pensions (SB 318)

The bill authorizes a dedicated stream of revenue to address and fund Chicago Teacher pensions
The bill also allows the Chicago Board of Education to levy taxes above the tax cap limit to address funding shortfalls

Chicago Teacher Pension Funding (SB 2822)

This legislation provides $215 million to the Chicago Teachers Pension Fund to address fiscal demands on Chicago Public Schools related to teacher pensions

For information on other legislation see: www.ILGA.gov.

Upcoming Events

Merchant Street Music Festival: 7/29 - 7/30 Learn more

Back to School Health& Wellness Festival: 7/30

Time: Festival 11am-4pm Health Screenings 10am-2pm

Where: 1021 E. 83rd St. Chicago, IL

C Major 7 & WWCA Jazz on the Grass: 7/31 Learn more

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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

You are Invited! Meet Author Natalie Moore 11:30AM Saturday after the10AM WCCA Community Meeting

HELP CSU

JOIN and HELP the

Chicago State University Community Caucus Advisory Council & SEIU Local 73 COW

support of the Save Chicago State University and Illinois Education from Pre-K to Ph.D.

Dear (Contact First Name):

We invite you to our June 25, 2016, 5th Annual EdVK Fundraiser and Awards Program. We are excited about our collaboration with the Chicago State Community Caucus Advisory Council and SEIU Local 73 COW in support of the Save Chicago State University and Illinois Education from Pre-K to Ph.D.event. We hope you will join us for this worthy cause and for an afternoon of enjoyable entertainment as we present the production of The Marvin Gaye Story: Don't Talk About My Father Because God is My Friend...........

What's Goin On:

About:

Date:

Production:

Ticket Cost:

Includes:

Valet Parking Procedure:

Ticket Info:

Mail to:

Thanks:

What's Going On

The Marvin Gaye Story:

Don't Talk About My Father Because God Is My Friend

SAVE CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY & ILLINOIS EDUCATION FROM PRE-K TO Ph.D.

5th Annual EdVK S.O.S. Fundraiser & Awards Program

In collaboration with CSU Community Caucus Advisory Council/

Service Employees International Union (SEIU)-Local 73-Communities Organized to Win (COW)

Enjoy an EdVK Collaborative Reception&

Matinee Performance at BET Cultural Center

4450 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60640

Light Refreshments - Fellowship-Great Entertainment

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Black Ensemble Theater & Cultural Center

4450 North Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60640

PRODUCTION: The Marvin Gaye Story:

Don't Talk About My Father Because God Is My Friend

TIME: 1:00 p.m. Reception & Awards Program

3:00 p.m. Matinee Performance

COST: EARLY RESERVATION DISCOUNT:

Tickets purchased by Saturday, May 28, 2016:

-$80.00 per ticket OR $150.00 for two (2) tickets-.

After May 28, 2016, $85.00 per ticket OR $160.00 for two (2) tickets.

DEADLINE for ALL ticket sales, based upon availability:

Sat., June 18, 2016

The cost includes the performance, light refreshments, AND valet parking. (See attached/enclosed valet parking procedure).

Note: Make checks payable to: Educational Village Keepers, Inc. Mail your payment, with the bottom portion of this flyer,

to Dr. Lois M. Gueno,

EdVK Arts Director at

7447 S. South Shore Drive - Apt. 32J, Chicago, IL 60649.

For more information or clarification call

Dr. Gueno @ 773-576-0802.

(Ticket Pick-Up at BET on the 2nd fl. upon arrival)

Valet parking procedure*

(Ticket Pick-Up at BET on the 2nd fl. upon arrival)

1. Valet parking is indoors. The entrance is just south of the main theater entrance.

2. When entering the parking area, give your name to the attendant. The name given for your reservation will be the name listed.

3. The attendant will check off your name on a prepared guest list.

4. The Attendant will give you a PARKING PERMIT that is to be used to retrieve your car.

Please Note: Make checks payable to:

Educational Village Keepers, Inc.

Mail your payment, with:

Name_____________________________________ Address___________________________ Zip _________

Phone ____________________________ email_________________________________ Number of tickets: ________

Payment enclosed: $_____________________

I will not attend___________

Donation: $_____________________________

to Dr. Lois M. Gueno, EdVK Arts Director at

7447 S. South Shore Drive

- Apt. 32J, Chicago, IL 60649.

For more information or clarification

call Dr. Gueno@ 773-576-0802.

We thank you for your support.

Our school children, from Pre-K to Ph.D., need your help!

An enjoyable afternoon has been planned for you!

Save 10%	Purchase tickets by Saturday, May 28, 2016-$80.00 per ticket or $150.00 for ( 2) tickets. After May 28, 2016, $85.00 per ticker OR $160.00 for two (2) tickets..
Offer Expires: June 18, 2016-FINAL DEADLINE for ALL ticket sales, based upon availability.