ROUTE 66 CENTENNIAL
Getting your kicks on Route 66 this summer? Don’t forget to grab a commemorative passport to celebrate the Mother Road’s centennial!
SNAP ERRORS
New data shows that Illinois’ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Payment Error Rate has gotten even worse, climbing to 14.67 percent from 11.56 percent in just one year. This is the sixth-highest error rate in the nation. Thanks to this unacceptable mismanagement of federal funds by the Governor and the Democrats in charge of our state policies, Illinois taxpayers are staring at extra costs of up to $550 million annually to cover these administrative errors.
EDUCATION
Despite spending more per pupil than the majority of U.S. states, Illinois still struggles to produce strong academic outcomes for our students. We need to make sure funding is being used appropriately to ensure the success of all Illinois students.
SENIORS
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) provides eligible older adults with vouchers to help them purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and honey from farmers’ markets and roadside stands.
GRANTS
Workforce Pell Grants allow eligible students to use Pell funding for high-quality, short-term workforce programs aligned with in-demand occupations. Applications are open now through August 31.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Sanctuary state policies put Illinoisans’ safety at risk. Last week, an illegal immigrant was arrested on felony charges of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl in Kane County. We must repeal the TRUST Act to restore public safety across Illinois.
EMPLOYMENT
JOB SEEKERS! – IDOC will be conducting screenings for Corrections Officer and Corrections Treatment Officer positions on July 22 at the Pontiac Recreation Center. See the graphic above for more information.
SENIOR EXPO
Save the Date! Please join us on Wednesday, August 5, at the Pontiac Parks and Recreation Center for a Free Senior Expo event! We will have over 30 agencies participating, along with tons of important information and screenings available. There is no admission charge, and free refreshments will be provided. Come join us, and please stop by and say hello. I look forward to seeing everyone!