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Hunter invites residents to get ready for the new school year at health fair

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Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:58 AM

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CHICAGO — Returning for its 21st year, State Senator Mattie Hunter is inviting residents to her annual Family Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 2.

“Each year this event grows larger to provide more and more families with the opportunity to get ready for the new school year,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “This event ensures our neighbors have access to the resources they need to succeed while enjoying the last bit of summer with entertainment, healthy activities and time with family and friends.”

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Hunter invites community members to June 28 legislative town hall

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Thursday, June 26, 2025 05:01 AM

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State Senator Mattie Hunter will join State Representatives Sonya Harper and Kim DuBuclet for a Post Session Town Hall on Saturday, June 28.

The free event will be held at 10 a.m. at Insight Hospital, 2525 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Entrance is located on 26th and Prairie. Once inside, staff will direct residents to the session space.

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Hunter measure to study food desert reduction efforts in Illinois

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Sunday, June 01, 2025 01:28 AM

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SPRINGFIELD — As many communities in Illinois still grapple with limited access to quality, healthy food, State Senator Mattie Hunter is sponsoring a measure aimed at looking into the effectiveness of efforts to reduce food deserts.

“Access to quality and fresh food is a basic right that each person in our community deserves,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “Although the state has taken steps to address these inequities, it is imperative that we continue to reflect on the initiatives aimed at addressing this issue and learn more about what can be done in the future.”

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Hunter: Budget prioritizes hard-working families and residents

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Saturday, May 31, 2025 11:29 PM

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SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) issued the following statement after the Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget:

“Through a tough fiscal year, this budget upholds our commitment to the hardworking families and residents in our community. We are continuing to invest in our health care systems and services, prioritizing education from kindergarten to college and ensuring our senior residents can live comfortably.

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  3. Hunter announces over $750,000 in funding for job training programs
  4. Hunter honors life of former Cook County commissioner and soul singer Jerry ‘Iceman’ Butler
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Welcome Message from Senator Mattie Hunter

Welcome to my legislative website. I am proud to serve as the State Senator from Illinois’ 3rd District. I hope you will find this site a useful resource for what’s happening in Springfield and in the district.

Please contact any of my offices with questions or ways I can better serve you.

Sincerely,
 
State Senator Mattie Hunter
Assistant Majority Leader
3rd Senate District

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Office Information

Springfield Office:
417-C Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5966
(217) 782-1631 FAX
 
District Office:
2929 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 102
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-1908
(312) 949-1958 FAX

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