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3rd Senate District Budgetary Town Hall

Concerned residents are invited to discuss the governor’s proposed budget cuts Saturday, May 16, with elected officials and policy experts at the 3rd Senate District Budgetary Town Hall Meeting. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} (D-Chicago) is bringing the conversation from the Statehouse to the South Side. Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by filling out the Senator Hunter survey town hall RSVP form . Refreshments will be served.

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New child protections measure creates stability

A new measure that could help protect children’s rights during guardianship battles passed the Illinois General Assembly.

“Children need stable households while growing up. Constant relocation within and outside of the state disrupts the child’s life,” said State Senator Mattie Hunter, sponsor of the bill.

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Hunter welcomes Obama presidential library to Chicago

Today, the University of Chicago, located on Chicago’s South Side, won the bid for the future Barack Obama Presidential Center. State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) is pleased the president selected his home city for his library.

“President Obama’s legacy will inspire youth across Chicago to aim for the highest offices,” said Hunter, a former colleague of then-State Senator Obama.

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Hunter hosts 3rd District Budgetary Town Hall Meeting

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by filling out Senator Mattie Hunter's registration form found here. 

Refreshments will be served.