IL State Representative Mussman

If you need food, the Greater Chicago Food Depository has a "Find Food" tool, which will help you locate food pantries near you based on your address. This is the most comprehensive directory of food pantries in Chicago and Suburban Cook: www.chicagosfoodbank.org/find-food-2/

Check out the Successful Aging Open House this Thursday, November 6 from 4–7PM in honor of National Family Caregivers Month!

Learn about caregiver support, senior services, in-home assistance, Medicare counseling, and more! This event is free and open to the public. RSVP at: tinyurl.com/CareNov6

Attention Schaumburg Township Residents: Need help understanding your reassessment? The Cook County Assessor's Office will be hosting office hours at the Schaumburg Public Library to go over your reassessment notices. Join us on Thursday, November 6th from 3:00 to 7:00pm, walk-ins welcome!

Curious about what's happening in Illinois State Government? Join us at our town hall this upcoming Thursday, November 6, from 6pm to 8pm at Schaumburg Township to discuss important issues for Illinois families and to hear updates from Springfield.

IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help is available.

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We stand with survivors & work to break the cycle of abuse.

Free, confidential help is here 24/7:

📞 877-863-6338 (Voice)
📞 877-863-6339 (TTY)

Learn more: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ @deahq.bsky.social National Prescription Take Back Day is October 25. Safely dispose of old or unwanted prescriptions for free at a drop-off location. This nationwide event is open to everyone. 💊#TakeBackDay

Find a location: bit.ly/3Zx8KD7

We are Here to Help | Cook County Assessor's Office Due to a Countywide technology upgrade, processing of Certificates of Error applications are temporarily on hold. This means that no applications or refunds will be issued at this time. Applications…

Attention Schaumburg Township Residents: Schaumburg Township is open for property assessment appeals through November 17th. The Cook County Assessor has made it easy to do appeals online at www.cookcountyassessor.com. You can also contact our office or your Township Assessor's office to get help.

IDHS Illinois Department of Human Services. Disability Employment Awareness Month

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Governor Pritzker proclaims October 2025 a time to honor workers with disabilities, advance inclusive hiring, and celebrate this year’s theme: “Celebrating Value and Talent.”

Explore resources: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

Illinois Department of Revenue. 2025 Illinois Tax Amnesty. A Limited-Time Opportunity October 1 – November 17, 2025. Clear Tax Debt – Penalty & Interest Free!

Wipe the Slate Clean From Oct. 1–Nov. 17, 2025, the Illinois Tax Amnesty Program lets you pay eligible back taxes without penalties or interest.

If you owe for tax periods after June 30, 2018, and before July 1, 2024, this is your chance to start fresh.

Learn more: tax.illinois.gov/taxamnesty

IL Pride Connect. Gratuito. Confidencial. En todo el estado. ILPrideConnect.org

¿Necesitas ayuda legal o apoyo para personas LGBTQIA+?

IL Pride Connect ofrece ayuda gratuita y confidencial:
🌈 Cambio de nombre/género
🏡 Discriminación
🏫 Derechos en escuela/salud

📞 855-805-9200 | 💻 ilprideconnect.org
de lunes a jueves, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Support those who serve. illiois governor's challenge. preventing suicide among service members, veterans, and their families. veterans crisis line dial 988 then press 1. idhs

September is Suicide Awareness Month.

Illinois stands with Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families. Join the Governor’s Challenge to prevent suicide.

If you’re in crisis Dial 988 then Press 1 or text 838255 for the Veterans Crisis Line.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/4hwycmav

Thurs. 09/11/25, 5:30-7:30pm, Elk Grove Township, 600 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village

Have your Property Index Number or most recent property tax bill ready for this free seminar on appealing your property tax assessment! At the event, you can meet with an analyst, ask questions, or file an appeal.

Elk Grove PADS Shelter needs volunteers for the October 2025-April 2026 season! Volunteers serve once per month on Sunday evenings. If you or anyone you know are interested, please scan the QR code to sign up or contact Ann DeBartolo at 847-437-2666 or ann.debartolo@cvlutheran.org.

I will be co-hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Elk Grove Township on Wednesday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 10th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Elk Grove Township, 600 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village. Attendees can meet analysts and file an appeal, with a presentation beginning at 6:00 PM.

National Recovery Month. IDHS – Illinois Department of Human Services logo.

🌟 September is National Recovery Month 🌟

We honor the strength of individuals, families & communities impacted by substance use & mental health challenges. Recovery looks different for everyone – but help, hope & healing are always possible.

🔗Learn more: www.helplineil.org

Thursday, 09/11/25 | 5:30-7:30pm | Elk Grove Township, 600 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL

Have your Property Index Number ready for this seminar about appealing your property tax assessment! At this free event, you can meet with an analyst, ask questions about your appeal, and file an appeal.

Join State Sen. Laura Murphy & me in supporting local families! Drop off diapers/wipes at participating locations from September 15–21 for the Breakfast with Baby Drive: clh760.wixsite.com/breakfast-wi...

Join us for the Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schaumburg Township. The clinic is first-come, first-served and the first 120 pets can receive a free 1 year rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, and microchip.

You are irreplaceable. 24/7, free, and confidential support from trained crisis counselors. 988 suicide & crisis lifeline.

You are not alone – no matter what you're going through or how you identify.

988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offers 24/7, free, and confidential support from trained crisis counselors.

Getting help is easy:
📞 Call 988
📲 Text 988
🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org

Support is here. You matter.

Food pantries, soup kitchens, and other local services.

Looking for food connections?

IDHS offers guidance on food pantry locations, soup kitchens, and other local services across the state.

🍲 To learn more, visit: www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it...

Need your court record expunged or sealed? Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana Spyropoulos is hosting a countywide Second Chance Summit on October 11 in Forest Park. Judges, attorneys, advocates, and clerks will be on hand to streamline the process. Register today: buff.ly/fKhDlTI

Illinois has robust civil rights protections for immigrant communities.

If you’re looking for legal help, essential resources, or want to better understand how to protect yourself and loved ones, visit IllinoisImmigrationInfo.org. For info on your rights under the IHRA, visit dhr.illinois.gov.

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No estás solo.

Si tienes problemas con el juego o conoces a alguien que lo tenga, hay apoyo confidencial disponible las 24/7.

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My staff had a wonderful time at the Oasis Mobile Home Game Night last week! Thank you to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, Elk Grove Township , State Representative Michelle Mussman, and State Senator Laura Murphy for partnering and making this all possible.

Honoring Disability Pride Month

🎉 July is #DisabilityPrideMonth, a time to celebrate the voices, talents, and leadership of people with disabilities.

At IDHS, we’re here to support autonomy, dignity, and pride through services like vocational rehab, home services, and more.

This month – and every month – we celebrate you. 💙

Request for applications now open. stabilization services

📣 Exciting News from the IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities!

The Request for Applications (RFA) for Stabilization Services is now live.

🗓️ Application Deadline: July 1, 2025

📄 Review the RFA Q&A here: bit.ly/4486EKC

📍 To apply for Stabilization Services, visit: bit.ly/4ecq8Td

You are seen, valued, and never alone. Free, trained, confidential support.

You are not alone.

988 – the suicide and crisis lifeline – offers 24/7, free and confidential support from trained crisis workers.

Reaching out for support is easy:

📞 Call 988
📲 Text 988
🌐 Visit 988lifeline.org

Programa ebt de verano

☀️🥦 El programa EBT de verano o Summer EBT ya esta disponible para familias.

La mayoría de las familias elegibles recibirán los beneficios automáticamente, pero algunas tendrán que presentar la solicitud.

💻 Visite: bit.ly/444mfLa

Save-the-date for our annual Environmental Resource Fair on Saturday, August 23. We will be on site at Rahlfs Woods to help you and your family learn about solar panels, monarchs and pollinators, how to save money on energy bills, and more!

outsafe: lgbtq+ older adult violence prevention program. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1-2:30p

🌈 To address the rising tide of violence against the LGBTQ+ community, the Illinois Public Health Association is hosting a free virtual training on how to care for older LGBTQ+ adults who come forward about their victimization.

💻 Learn more and register by June 20: bit.ly/4ebJ1Wo