• Addison Chamber of Commerce
• Bensenville Chamber of Commerce
• Elmwood Park Chamber of Commerce
• Franklin Park Chamber of Commerce
• Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce
• River Grove Chamber of Commerce
• Rosemont Chamber of Commerce
• Wood Dale Chamber of Commerce
• DCEO Resources for Businesses

General Resources

• Illinois Department of Human Services
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services

Housing Support

• Housing Forward
• Sarah’s Inn

Food Assistance

• Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry
• Beyond Hunger

Early Childhood Resources

• West Cook YMCA
• Hephzibah Children’s Association
• The Collaboration for Early Childhood
• Easterseals

Health and Mental Health Services

• Youth Education Mentoring Basketball Association (YEMBA)
• Presence Behavioral Health
• Thrive Counseling Center
• TASC – Strive for Success

Addison

Addison Township Pantry
50 East Oak Street, Addison, IL 60601
630-530-8161 Ext. 158

Bensenville

Tioga Elementary School
212 West Memorial Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry
192 S Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106
630-766-9382

Chicago

Fraternite Notre Dame
502 N. Central Ave., Chicago, IL 60644
773-261-0101

Helping Our People Excel Community Development Corporation
5912 W Iowa St., Chicago, IL 60651
773-921-2243

Pine Avenue United Church
1015 N Pine Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
773-287-4777

Westside Health Authority
5417 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651
773-378-1878

Sheridan Carroll Charitable Works Fund, Inc.
2015 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago, IL 60707
773-237-4937

Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park Community Church
2334 North 75th Ave., Elmwood Park, IL 60707
224-319-7836

Franklin Park

Leyden Family Services
2501 Mannheim Rd., Franklin Park, IL 60131
847-773-1535

Melrose Park

Lighthouse of Hope Assembly
1719 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160
773-921-1243

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
1119 N 23rd Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160
708-344-4140

River Forest United Methodist Church
1112 N 9th Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160
708-356-6743

Oak Park

New Life Ministries C.O.G.I.C.
634 N Austin Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302
772-640-0919

Beyond Hunger
848 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301
708-386-1324

New Life Christian Fellowship
6235 W North Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302
224-423-1791

Witness slips are a vital piece of the legislative process. Before a bill is heard in committee, the chairperson will read who has submitted witness slips and whether they support or oppose the bill. This helps inform me and other legislators as to where Illinoisans and organizations stand, allowing us to make informed decisions when voting. Witness slips are a great and relatively quick way to make your voice heard in state government. Please see directions on how to submit a witness slip below.

1. The first step is to identify which legislation you are interested in supporting or opposing, then finding out which committee will hear it. You can do that by going to www.ilga.gov and searching for the Senate or House bill.

2. Once you have determined which committee will consider the legislation, go back to the homepage of www.ilga.gov and click “GA Dashboard” under “Reports and Inquiry” in the middle column.

3. Click on House or Senate in the left-hand sidebar, depending on which type of legislation it is, and then click “Committee Hearings” in the dropdown menu.

4. If you wish to submit a witness slip for legislation that will be heard in committee that week, click the “Week” tab. If it will be heard later in the month, click the “Month” tab.

5. A list of all committees occurring that week or month will appear. Find the committee for the legislation that interests you. In the far right column, click the icon that looks like a piece of paper with the corner turned up.

6. You will be taken to a page that shows all legislation that will be heard in that committee. To submit your own witness slip, click “Create Witness Slip” in the right column of the legislation that interests you.

7. You will be asked to enter your information, the names of the groups or firms you represent and your position (support or oppose) on the legislation.

8. The last question asks what type of testimony you’d like to submit. The most common is “Record of Appearance Only,” which means you would like to register your support or opposition. During the hearing, the chairman or chairwoman will read how many people support and oppose a piece of legislation. If you are interested in presenting oral testimony in person at the committee hearing, click "Oral." If you are unable to attend the hearing but would like to submit a written statement, click “Written Statement Filed.” It is your responsibility to get a copy of your written statement to the chairman or chairwoman of that committee.

9. Once you have completed the required information, click “Create (Slip)” at the bottom of the page.

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