Hunter invites community members to June 28 legislative town hall
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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.
Hunter measure to study food desert reduction efforts in Illinois
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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.”
Hunter: Budget prioritizes hard-working families and residents
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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.
Hunter-sponsored measure to ensure patients can designate an emergency contact at hospitals
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SPRINGFIELD — To further ensure patients seeking care have a chance to designate an emergency contact, State Senator Mattie Hunter is spearheading a measure to require hospitals to provide an opportunity to gather contact information.
“When someone goes to a hospital, their first worry is not when they should tell the staff who to contact in case of emergency — it’s to receive care and alleviate their symptoms,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “It is imperative that we have procedures in place to ensure the hospital can gather the information they need without placing the burden on the patient to remember to provide it.”
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