Dear Neighbor,
My team and I have been hard at work to bring you four different events in August that I want to make sure you all know about! Below is a quick list of each event, and full details are in the body of this e-blast.
Upcoming events are:
- Wednesday, August 7, 12:30-3:00 pm | Mobile Office Hours in partnership with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) at the Edgewater Library Branch, 6000 N. Broadway
- Thursday, August 8, 6:00-7:00 pm | Resource and Outreach Event for Survivors of Domestic Violence at the Church of Atonement, 5749 N. Kenmore Ave.
- Monday, August 12, 6:00-7:00 pm | Virtual Town Hall via Zoom
- Friday, August 16, 5:00-6:30 pm | Back to School Bash at Senn High School, 5900 N. Glenwood Ave.
Lastly, The Redefine the Drive project is hosting a Public Open House on Thursday, August 8th from 3:00-7:00 pm at Truman College, and Commissioner Samantha Steele is hosting property tax appeal workshops on August 5 and 12, in Rogers Park and Evanston, respectively. Full details are below. There is a lot happening in the 7th District, I look forward to seeing you at some of these great events in the next few weeks!
Sincerely,
Senator Mike Simmons
7th Senate District
Senator Simmons Upcoming Events
REMINDER: 7th District Mobile Office Hours with IDFPR at Edgewater Library on Wednesday, August 7th
My office is hosting Mobile Office Hours with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) on Wednesday, August 7th from 12:30-3:00 pm at the Edgewater Library Branch located at (6000 N Broadway 2nd Floor). If you or anyone you know is applying for a professional license through the state or needs to apply, please invite them to this event!
Extended wait times for professional license processing with IDFPR is one of the most common problems my office encounters every day. In response, I am bringing IDFPR’s services team directly to our district! My staff will also be available to assist with other State programs at this event, such as Medicaid, SNAP, Senior Ride-Free transit passes, Senior license plate discounts, and any questions or concerns. For any questions, you can call my office at 773-769-1717.
REMINDER: Senator Simmons Invites Survivors of Domestic Violence to a 7th District Outreach and Resource Event on Thursday, August 8th
In partnership with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, I am organizing and hosting an event for Survivors of Domestic Violence and allies at the Church of the Atonement located at (5749 N. Kenmore Avenue) on Thursday, August 8th from 6:00-7:00 pm.
I care deeply for survivors of domestic violence in our community, and want to ensure survivors have easier access to the programs and services they need. This event will provide a safe and confidential space for people to share their needs, as well as highlight all of the state resources and programs available.
Two organizations serving DV survivors, Learn more about Apna Ghar and Learn more about Between Friends .
If you would like to RSVP in advance, please email
Join Senator Simmons for a Virtual Town Hall on Monday, August 12th
Join me for my Virtual Town Hall on Monday, August 12 from 6-7 pm via Zoom.
Please RSVP to the event at Register for the Virtual Town Hall .
Senator Simmons to Host Back to School Bash at Senn High School on Friday, August 16th
It is already school season again, and I am hosting a Back to School Bash for students and families of all ages!
Community Resources
Redefine the Drive Open House
The Redefine the Drive project is hosting a Public Open House on Thursday, August 8th from 3:00-7:00 pm at Truman College in their Main Building Cafeteria (1145 W. Wilson Ave).
Learn more and submit comments on the Redefine the Drive Public Open House .
Property Tax Appeal Workshops in Rogers Park and Evanston
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