Chicago- Following the success of their New Year Vaccination clinic, State Senator Pacione-Zayas and State Representative Andrade are again teaming up to host a vaccination clinic on Saturday, February 4th, from 12PM-5PM, at Senator Pacione-Zayas’ district office located at 3140 W. Montrose. $50 gift card incentives will be offered for 1st/2nd doses, and all three vaccines […]
Chicago- Over 150 local residents received their COVID-19 booster shot, 1st/2nd dose, or flu shot at State Rep. Jaime Andrade’s district office during his successful New Year Vaccination Event, hosted in partnership with State Senator Cristina Pacione-Zayas and ASI NE Healthcare Services. “I am proud of my residents for putting the health and safety of […]
Chicago – An extension of the Illinois Sick Leave Act of 2017 to aviation workers sponsored in the Illinois House by State Representative Jaime Andrade has been signed into law, giving 30,000+ Illinois aviation workers the right use employer-provided sick leave to care for ill or injured relatives. “Airline workers keep us moving, and they […]
Chicago – State Representative Jaime Andrade has received a 100% score on the 2021 Illinois Humane Scorecard for his commitment to protecting animal welfare. “I am pawsitively delighted to have received a 100% score on the 2021 Illinois Humane Scorecard.” The items scored in the 2021 Illinois Humane Scorecard include: Humane Pet Store Act: A ✓ indicates a vote […]
Chicago – State Representative Jaime Andrade’s inaugural Christmas Cards for Seniors Drive saw an overwhelming turnout of support from 40th District residents, with nearly 200 handwritten letters being delivered to a local assisted living facility, Paul House, just in time for the holidays. “The holidays are the most joyous time of the year, but for many seniors living […]
SPRINGFIELD– A new law championed by State Rep. Jaime Andrade, Jr., D-Chicago, that makes it easier for individuals who pay for subscription services to cancel them is now in effect. “Technology has made it simple for people to purchase entertainment, news, cable, internet and other information online and especially on our phones,” said Andrade. “However, […]
CHICAGO –Governor JB Pritzker signed landmark legislation creating an elected school board for Chicago Public Schools. The legislation expands the size of the board from the existing seven members to 21 members over the course of the next five years. This legislation has been in the works for many years, before finally being signed into […]
The IRS recently upgraded the Child Tax Credit Update Portal to enable families to update their bank account information so they can receive their monthly Child Tax Credit payment. The tool also allows families to unenroll from the advance payments if they don’t want to receive them. The Update Portal is available only on IRS.gov. […]
El IRS actualizó recientemente el Portal de actualización del Crédito tributario por hijos para permitir a las familias actualizar la información de su cuenta bancaria para que puedan recibir su pago mensual del Crédito tributario por hijos. La herramienta también permite a las familias cancelar su inscripción si no desean recibir los pagos por adelantado. […]
SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Senator John Connor (D-Lockport) was signed into law Friday that would require stricter monitoring of possible racial bias by businesses that use artificial intelligence in their hiring processes. “It is our responsibility to eliminate racial bias in all aspects of our society, and this is an important step in […]