Spring Session is continuing to move along quickly! We’ve passed by the 3rd reading deadline for House Bills to be voted on and they have moved to the Senate for their consideration. I was proudly able to pass HB 4321 andHB 5288. So far I am presenting the following bills:
•SB 914: Expands eligibility to buy deer and turkey landowner hunting permits to include property owners who do not live on that property as a permanent residence. Existing property eligibility requirements, such as having a property size of 40 acres or more, still apply. Permit fees will be no more than the regular version of these hunting permits.
•SB 2702: Amends the Fire Sprinkler Contractor Licensing Act to clarify existing language. Makes it clear that a fire sprinkler inspector is not allowed to work for multiple fire sprinkler contractors at the same time, which was the original intent of the bill.
There are thousands of bills up for consideration throughout all of session. In order to best represent you, the constituents of 15th District, please reach out and share your opinion on how you feel about bills you find important. To see potential legislation, where bills are in the process, and bills up for consideration please visit Illinois General Assembly’s website.
This Saturday May 4th from 9am-10:30am we are hosting our annual FREE Paper Shredding Event that will include Electronic Recycling and Safe Prescription Drug Disposal alongside Alderman Samantha Nugent and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart. Contact our office if you have any questions.
As Spring brings better weather that means more construction is taking place. Please review the IDOT Projectstaking place in our district for safer transportation.
For current and upcoming events you can also visit my Facebook or Instagram pages.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any legislation or constituent service issues please contact my constituent service office at 773-736-0218 or District@repkelly.com.
Sincerely,
Mike Kelly
State Representative | 15th District
The Dempster Bridge Repair project is underway! Improving local infrastructure is essential for fostering economic growth, enhancing public safety, and ensuring a high quality of life for residents!
Expected completion is September 2024
Construction has started for inbound I-94 ramps to and from Wilson Avenue, as well as the outbound I-94 entrance ramp from Wilson Avenue. These ramps will be closed and detoured for the
Kennedy Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
Wilson Avenue will remain open with lanes reduced to 9 feet to accommodate construction on the bridge.
Project completion is anticipated for fall 2024.
To see more information about the project, visit IDOT.
In May, the Village will begin the construction of roadway, signal, and underground infrastructure improvements to Austin Avenue and Oakton Street. Improvements will be made to Austin Avenue between Oakton Street and Main Street, and to Oakton Street between Lehigh Avenue and Austin Avenue. The construction will have a significant effect on traffic moving through the Austin/Oakton intersection, so please plan for delays.
The project will be completed by mid-November 2024.
The project was developed in partnership with the Village of Skokie and Illinois Department of Transportation.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email publicworks@mortongroveil.org or call 847-470-5235.
Thank you to ALL the volunteers, Sauganash Park Community Association, neighbors, Sauganash Elementary Girls Scouts, and Openlands for coming out and planting 30 trees around the Sauganash neighborhood. This was made possible by Tree Planters grant applied for by the Sauganash Park Community Association, 100% volunteer based event! Great to see all the neighbors, Congressman Mike Quigley, 39th Ward Alderman Samantha Nugent, and State Senator Ram Villivalam participate!
Thank you to everyone who donated to our Pet Supplies Drive! We brought the donations to Wright Way Rescue, and they were received with big smiles and a thumbs up!
Feel free to continue to donate to Wright-Way Rescue, they have a donation bin to accept donations at any time!
The Chicago Public Schools Talent Office is hosting the monthly CPS Job Paraprofessional Fair on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Chicago Teachers Union, 1901 West Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60612.
Members of the community are encouraged to apply for positions at www.cps.edu/careers.
Maines Township Residents who are not able to make our paper shredding event, you can utilize
Maine Townships 3 different green initiative days –
May 18th Electronic Recycling, June 7th & 8th Dumpster Days, and June 15th Paper Shredding
The Chicago White Sox and the Cook County Clerk’s Office have again partnered to provide a free ticket to games on Monday-Thursday (Please see exceptions)
with their Cook County Military and Veterans Discount Card.
Veterans may obtain this card with proper credentials at our downtown office or online via mail at www.cookcountyclerk.com/Veterans.
