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As I sit on the House floor at 6:30 pm on Friday, with upwards of 130ish bills still on the calendar, I’m thankful to have so far passed eight of my bills over to the Senate ahead of tonight’s deadline to pass bills out of the House. I have one more bill to present - HB3158 which will permit licensed funeral directors in the state to offer an environmentally friendly option for the disposition of human remains known as Natural Organic Reduction, otherwise known as terramation or human composting. Meanwhile, the Dobbs Working Group is reviewing proposals and closely following developments in the courts in anticipation of another package of protections for reproductive and gender affirming care before our scheduled adjournment.
Last week, I finally got around to getting a new official head shot. I can’t recall exactly when the last one was taken, but it was easily 6-7 years ago! So, at least until my hair changes colors again, it looks a bit more like me.
Next week, we’ll return to session and turn our attention to bills coming over from the Senate while the appropriation committees start to get deep into the budget process. The Senate’s deadline for passage of bills originating in that chamber is next week on March 31st. While the Senate has passed a few items over this week, I expect the volume will increase next week and will feature the Senate bills I’ll be sponsoring in the House in next week’s newsletter.
9:30PM Update: Check out the graphic of all the bills I’ve sent to the Senate so far this session, now that Natural Organic Reduction passed earlier this evening. We’re still working through the end of the calendar, and it’s unclear how much longer we’re going to be on the floor.
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the year on the Islamic calendar, and Muslims recognize it by fasting during sunlit hours to commemorate the prophet Muhammad's revelation that led to the creation of the Qu'ran. The month of Ramadan is punctuated by Eid-al Fitr, which is a festival that marks the end of the fast and the start of the new month. We wish you a happy Ramadan! | |
Celebrate Women's History Month | |
Jackie Joyner-Kersee is a legendary American track and field athlete. She ranks among the all-time greatest athletes in the world. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals in those two events at four different Olympic games. She is from East St. Louis, Illinois, and has shown a strong dedication to her community through her JJK Foundation which helps provide funds for a summer camp, after school program and host of other services that are beneficial to youth. | |
Long-Time Resident Needs Help to Fight Cancer | |
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Michelle Dremon is the daytime bartender at the Oasis which is located 6809 N. Sheridan. She has hosted fabulous football parties while cheering on her beloved Bears. However, she is more than that. Many remark on her smile and care as well as her overall desire to ensure everyone who is in her presence is doing good. She is a Mom, Grandma, Friend, and Sister and a long-time resident of Rogers Park. She is an example of one the many great people who make up our community.
Recently she was diagnosed with cancer. She’s a fighter but she has had to stop working and that means she needs help with bills and living expenses.
To donate please click here.
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The Understudy, a new bookshop located at 5531 N. Clark opens this weekend. It's a great place to get some coffee and explore amazing books. Many of the books are theatre-themed. The store will also consist of locally sourced baked goods. This will be a great community place added to our already amazing district where people enjoy coming together to collaborate and discuss. Their grand opening is tomorrow, March 25th at 10 AM.
Please follow them on Instagram by clicking here.
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Andersonville Inside Walk Sale | |
Community in Conversation | |
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One year ago, Trilogy launched the First-response Alternative Crisis Team (FACT), a mobile crisis unit, to address the local need for alternative crisis intervention. Join us for this panel conversation with community leaders as we discuss key findings from the first year of this program — as well as what’s next. Learn more about Trilogy’s array of integrated programs that enable people in mental health recovery to build meaningful and independent lives.
Our panel will include Evanston mayor Daniel Biss, Chicago’s 46th Ward alderman James Cappleman, Rogers Park business owner and resident Renee Labrana, and a representative of the Evanston Police Department.
Community in Conversation: A Trilogy Open House & Panel Discussion on Alternative Crisis Intervention
Thursday, March 30 at 5:30 PM at Trilogy’s Rogers Park location at 1400 W. Greenleaf, Chicago, IL, 60626. The event is free and open to the public however Trilogy is requesting attendees RSVP to info@TrilogyInc.org.
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EEC's Parkways for Pollinators program seeks to transform public spaces into pollinator forage and habitat, working to remediate the soil and capture carbon.
With seeds sourced from the community and the Field Museum, growing resources provided by Loyola's Urban Agriculture Program, and distribution through the Edgewater Environmental Coalition, we are pleased to offer native plant seedlings for our registered Parkways for Pollinators sites.
EEC provides resources including education, designs, planting supplies and materials, and native plant seedlings to registered sites.
Additional support provided from the Chicago Conservation Corps.
Our spring native plant distribution is scheduled for Saturday, April 29th, from 2-4 pm at 6018 N Kenmore Ave.
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Kindred Open Studio is inspired by art therapist and author, Pat Allen’s Open Art Studio methods- where participants as well as the leader create art together as a community. Artists in residence will facilitate classes, community art workshops, spoken word/open mic, sip and paint, discussions and open art studio time with and for the community.
Mondays 11am - 3pm: Mindful Movements with Monimia “Mimi” Macbeth, LCPC, R-DMT
Wednesdays 6 - 9pm: Filipino Martial Arts with Crystle Dino, Chi-Pinayist, Tender Warrior, Folk Art Therapist
Fridays 11am - 3pm: Healing Justice Poetry Circle with Dorian A. Ortega, LCPC
Saturdays 3:30 - 6:30pm: Liberatory Art Studio with Jessica Juarez, M.Ed, LPC, NCC
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IHDA Emergency Mortgage Assistance | |
Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 | |
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The application for the Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0 is now open. Domestic workers and residents who have undocumented immigration status could be eligible to receive a one-time $500 payment from Chicago as part of the city’s coronavirus pandemic relief efforts.
The city’s Department of Family and Support Services is accepting applications for the Chicago Resiliency Fund 2.0, which will provide an estimated 17,000 residents who identify as domestic workers and undocumented immigrants with the one-time $500 payment, according to a news release. The payments are part of the federal funds the city received from the American Rescue Plan Act aimed at helping residents during the coronavirus pandemic.
To be eligible, residents must be 18 years or older, live in Chicago and have a total household income at or below 300% of the federal poverty level. For a single person, that means having an income of up to $43,740. A family of three must have an income of no more than $74,580.
Applications in Spanish and English can be filled out at www.chicash.org. Residents will be asked to submit documents related to verifying identity, proof of current Chicago residency and household income, according to the city’s website.
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Sincerely,
Kelly Cassidy
State Representative, 14th District
Office of State Representative Kelly Cassidy
1507 W. Morse Ave
Chicago IL 60626
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773 - 784 - 2002 (phone)
repcassidy@gmail.com
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