Our Back 2 School Fest is coming up on Saturday, August 15, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. At this drive-thru event we will be giving away free book bags, school supplies, masks and food.
This event will also be at my district office located at 8233 S. Princeton Ave in Chicago. Enter using Princeton Ave next to West Chatham Park.
RSVP by calling my office at 773-933-7715. I look forward to seeing you there.
Join us for our FREE Shred Day on Thursday, August 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at my district office 8233 S. Princeton Ave. here in Chicago. This is a great way to properly dispose of those sensitive documents that you have laying around at home.
Enter the lot using Princeton Ave next West Chatham Park. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions, call our office at 773-933-7715.
Working families rely on licensed child care, so it’s vital to support their economic health as our economy reopens in the coming months. Licensed providers can apply for Child Care Restoration Grants now through Aug. 14. See if your business qualifies: https://www.inccrra.org/.
CHICAGO—As a result of an infrastructure package backed by Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. (D-Chicago), the 17th District will see $258 million in infrastructure projects during the six-year span of the plan, with $24 million in road improvements set to begin in the next year.
“This is a meaningful investment to preserve local roads and bridges,” Sims said. “We are taking a responsible approach to not only address safety and traffic issues, but to prevent them before they arise.”
The largest project will be overlaying work in Crete and Beecher. It will cost $5.5 million and involve repairing deficiencies and resurfacing roads.
Another $4.3 million project will span Lynwood and Glenwood. It will include widening the road, bi-directing a left turn lane and improvements to help people with disabilities.
Burnham will see $1.6 million worth of bridge repairs and maintenance.
A $1.2 million project will also be done in Burnham and Calumet City. It will include surface maintenance at the right time (SMART) overlaying work, which is resurfacing an area that has previously had an overlay before major repairs are needed. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, if it is done at the right time, it can prevent serious distress. This project will also involve improvements for people with disabilities.
"Aside from making our roads safer, these projects will provide quality jobs and help people recover from the financial impact of the pandemic,” Sims said.
Passed in 2019, the historic and bipartisan Rebuild Illinois plan is the largest capital program in state history. In its first year, the program improved 1,706 miles of roadway, and repaired or reconstructed 128 bridges across Illinois.
IDOT’s complete Multi-Year Plan can be found on its website.
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Chicago Office:
8233 S. Princeton
Chicago, IL 60620
PHONE: 773.933.7715
TEXT: 773.839.4737
Springfield Office:
218 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
PHONE: 217.782.3201
