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The Joint Advisory Committees will advise both State Representative Hirschauer (49th) and State Senator Villa (25th). The purpose of the advisory committees is to listen to the voices of our districts and ensure effective representation.The Environment & Agriculture Advisory Committee meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7pm.
If you have not participated in these meetings before, please email environment.49th@gmail.com to sign up for the Zoom link.
Representative Hirschauer is bringing The Mobile Museum of Tolerance to our area! In partnership with Representative Crespo and Representative Lewis, the museum will visit three schools in U-46 with limited public hours available September 6-7.
The purpose of the Museum of Tolerance is to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds, empowering them to raise their voices and combat anti-Semitism, bullying, racism, hate, and intolerance and to promote human dignity. Join us to witness this one-of-a-kind experience, right in our own neighborhood. https://mmot.com/
Join us for a free Community Document Shredding Event on Saturday, August 27 at West Chicago Public Library, 118 West Washington Street in West Chicago, from 9-11 am. Only paper materials will be accepted, small paper clips and staples do not need to be removed. Shredding accepted until shred truck is full. Food donations will also be accepted for St. Andrew Lutheran Church, located in West Chicago IL.
Special thanks to KCT Credit Union for sponsoring this event to make it free to the community!
+1 847-741-3344
contactus@kctcu.org
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is highlighting the upcoming back to school sales tax holiday on school supplies and certain school-related items that will take place August 5-14. During that period, sales tax for school supplies and qualifying clothing and footwear will be cut.
“As a parent, I know back to school shopping can be expensive, especially as families deal with the impact of inflation,” Hirschauer said. “This sales tax holiday will save families money during these challenging times so that their children are adequately prepared for the upcoming school year.”
Hirschauer passed the sales tax holiday as a part of the Illinois Family Relief Plan, which also includes savings on gas and groceries. Qualifying items include school supplies, such as notebooks, backpacks, calculators, crayons, pencils and more. Footwear and clothing items that retail for less than $125 per item qualify for the sales tax holiday as well.
“When children have the school supplies they need, they can fully focus on participating in class and get the most out of their academic experience,” said Hirschauer. “I urge families to plan ahead and take advantage of the savings during the sales tax holiday this August to support their students this school year.”
For more information, please contact Hirschauer’s office at office@repmaura49.com.
Springfield Office:
276-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653
District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #108
West Chicago IL 60185
The Joint Advisory Committees will advise both State Representative Hirschauer (49th) and State Senator Villa (25th). The purpose of the advisory committees is to listen to the voices of our districts and ensure effective representation.The Environment & Agriculture Advisory Committee meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7pm.
If you have not participated in these meetings before, please email environment.49th@gmail.com to sign up for the Zoom link.
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — In the wake of the Fourth of July mass shooting in Highland Park,
state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, and other state lawmakers from Illinois, California,
New York and Delaware met with senior White House officials on efforts to prevent gun
violence and hold gun manufacturers accountable for their role in the gun violence epidemic.
“Gun manufacturing is a multi-billion dollar industry that consistently puts profits ahead of the
health and safety of our families, communities and children. The fact this industry faces little to
no consequence for their products’ role in the devastating violence done to communities like
Uvalde, Buffalo, and Highland Park is disgusting and fundamentally wrong,” Hirschauer said.
“As we continue to fight for solutions to prevent gun violence, we must hold these powerful
companies accountable for the irreparable harm they’ve caused.”
At the meeting, legislators from all four states discussed the steps New York, California, and
Delaware have taken to hold the gun industry accountable for their part in fueling the current gun
violence epidemic, as well as possible measures and tactics Illinois leaders are considering to
address this issue.
“Gun violence is a complex public health crisis that necessitates multifaceted, shared solutions. I
am extremely grateful to the White House and my contemporaries in New York, California, and
Delaware for their collaboration as we look to solve this disturbing issue,” said Hirschauer.
“Illinois has a long way to go, but we are fortunate to have the power and resources to take
serious action to prevent gun violence and keep our communities safe.”
Hirschauer previously introduced two bills to prevent gun violence. House Bill 3222 would
create Illinois’ first assault weapons registry, which would help law enforcement solve gun
crimes and disarm dangerous individuals. She also introduced House Bill 5522, a complete ban
on assault weapons and high capacity magazines, both of which are often used in mass
shootings. Both bills are currently awaiting consideration by the Illinois General Assembly.
Rep Hirschauer, Sen Castro, Rep Moeller, and Sen Villa are seeking local job candidates to connect with our districts’ best employers at a Job Fair. There is no cost to attend and free parking. Employer registration has now closed. If you are an employer who would like to be notified of future events, please email us at office@repmaura49.com or call us at 331-465-9661.
Pre-registration for jobseekers is not required, but is helpful in planning. Please register below. Day-of registration will be available.
(847) 841-7130
staterepmoeller@gmail.com
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WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement in response to the tragic Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park, Illinois:
“Yesterday, on a day dedicated to celebrating freedom, a community’s freedom to gather in peace was shattered by gunfire: a uniquely American tragedy on a uniquely American holiday. I stand in solace with the victims and survivors of yesterday’s mass shooting in Highland Park. My heart is with the community that, like so many other communities in this state and country, is reeling from the effects of gun violence.
…above all else, it is about guns. It is about access to guns, proliferation of guns and adoration of guns. We cannot move forward in peace and security until we address access to assault weapons and high capacity magazines.
“Gun violence is a complex and multifaceted public health crisis, but make no mistake — above all else, it is about guns. It is about access to guns, proliferation of guns and adoration of guns. We cannot move forward in peace and security until we address access to assault weapons and high capacity magazines. No family should feel unsafe celebrating at a parade, shopping at their local grocery store, gathering in a park or dropping their children off at school. The state of Illinois has the power and opportunity to take decisive action that will keep our communities safe. We must act.
“We must honor the victims of this injustice not only with our words, but with our actions. That’s why I will continue fighting to ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines, and create an assault weapons registry. We are not free until we are safe from gun violence.”
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The Joint Advisory Committees will advise both State Representative Hirschauer (49th) and State Senator Villa (25th). The purpose of the advisory committees is to listen to the voices of our districts and ensure effective representation.The Environment & Agriculture Advisory Committee meets the 4th Thursday of each month at 7pm.
If you have not participated in these meetings before, please email environment.49th@gmail.com to sign up for the Zoom link.
Representative Hirschauer is a member of the Illinois House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force, which met Thursday, May 26. Springfield NBC affiliate WGEM shared an update on this week’s meeting.
