
The National Weather Service has issued Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings across Illinois through Thursday, July 24, at 10 p.m. As a reminder for everyone, please be careful with the excessive heat. Stay inside as much as possible, keep curtains and shades down in your home, hydrate and visit a cooling center if you are needing relief.

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.”

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.

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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