Are you paying too much for car insurance?
Dear Neighbor,
Over the past year, I've heard from so many of you about the soaring costs of car insurance. I want to share with you our ongoing work to lower costs and end discrimination in insurance premiums. So my office, State Rep. Lilian Jimenez, the Illinois Coalition for Fair Car Insurance Rates, and Northwest Center are hosting a Town Hall!
We'll hear from neighbors affected by high insurance rates and discuss legislative efforts to stop discriminatory car insurance practices. We hope you can join us! Here are all the details:
When: Monday, December 9
Time: 5:30 PM (food and refreshments) | Town Hall: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: Northwest Community Church, 5318 W. Diversey Ave.
You can RSVP here: bit.ly/CLTH2024.
Hope to see you then!
Will
Winter Clothing Drive
Our district office is partnering with Senator Natalie Toro, local mutual aid organizations, and small businesses to collect winter clothing to distribute to our neighbors in need. Through December 16, we are accepting donations for new or gently used:
🧥 Coats
🥾 Boots
🧣 Scarves
🧢 Hats
🧤 Gloves and Mittens
👶 And new diapers!
Please drop off your donations at our marked donation boxes at any of the local businesses or offices included on the flyer. Reach out to our office at (773) 853-2570 for any questions or concerns.
Job Fair
In collaboration with Senator Toro’s office, we will be hosting a Job Fair at Portage-Cragin Library on Friday, December 6 from 10 AM - 2 PM. The fair will feature representatives from community organizations and state agencies seeking employees. Employers joining us at the fair include Access Living, Illinois Department of Employment Security, the Department of Children and Family Services, and the Illinois State Comptroller.
Noncitizen Advisory Council
The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA) is currently accepting applications through December 16 to fill multiple vacancies for two-year terms on the Noncitizen Advisory Council (NAC).
The NAC is a volunteer group of Chicago residents who advise Commissioners on the public safety-related perspectives and experiences of non-citizen and new Chicagoans. The NAC advises the Commission on:
Collaborations with CPD regarding the CAPS program and other existing or future Department-led community policing programs
Monitoring CPD’s compliance with its policies
Creating operational policies and procedures for the Commission, and much more.
For more information about the Noncitizen Advisory Council and the application criteria, please visit the CCPSA website at www.cityofchicago.org/ChicagoCommunityCommission. Any inquiries or comments can be directed to NoncitizenAdvisoryCouncil@cityofchicago.org.
Toy Drive
Las Damas de Belmont Cragin is hosting a toy drive to spread holiday cheer by providing gifts for children ages 2-12. They are looking for unwrapped gift donations valued at $25. On Sunday, December 8, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at 5016 W Armitage Ave. families can bring in a gift donation and in exchange, enjoy taking a festive holiday photo with a free digital copy as a keepsake.