SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mattie Hunter backed a property tax relief package that increases property tax exemption thresholds for senior citizens in Illinois.

“Our communities are already facing delays to their SNAP benefits, housing prices are increasing and many are facing a lack of access to quality health care. High property taxes should not be something our senior residents should have to worry about,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “I was proud to support this legislation through the Senate as it provides the necessary relief needed to ensure our seniors are not burdened with high property taxes that could price them out of their homes.”

State Senator Mattie Hunter will join State Representatives Sonya Harper and Kimberly DuBuclet for a virtual SNAP webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m.

The free event will highlight discussion from legislators, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the Illinois Department of Human Services as well as Reverend John McEwen to inform residents of changes to SNAP and resources available to them.

SPRINGFIELD — As a longstanding advocate for mental health and substance use treatment, State Senator Mattie Hunter supported a measure aimed at increasing access to treatment for residents.  

“Access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for Illinoisans should not be delayed because of a lack of in-network providers through their insurance,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “We need to prioritize the well-being of our communities, especially those who are paying hundreds of dollars in insurance premiums every month.”