Hunter encourages families to get back-to-school ready at health fair

CHICAGO — Celebrating 20 years of bringing free health screenings, school supplies and local resources to the community, State Senator Mattie Hunter is inviting residents of all ages to attend her annual Family Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3.

“Every year I hold this event, and every year we make it bigger. This is an expensive time of year as parents prepare kids to go back to school, which is why we offer health services and school supplies all at no cost,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “This event helps make sure every family has the resources they need for their health and well-being while having fun along the way.”

Hunter’s 20th annual Family Health and Fitness Fair will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus in Siegel Field north of S.R. Crown Hall at 33rd and State streets. Students heading back to school can receive a free school physical from St. Bernard’s Mobile Health Unit with a parent or guardian present, a haircut compliments of the Kenny Williams-Dudley Beauty College, and take home a book bag full of school supplies.

This large event will feature free health screenings, including kidney and diabetes screenings from the National Kidney Foundation, eye exams from the Illinois Eye Institute and Illinois College of Optometry, and dental screenings from Roseland Dental. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office will be on site offering state IDs and vehicle plate stickers for applicable fees, and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide free electronics recycling and medicine disposal. Entertainment will be provided by the Jesse White Tumblers and Fre2Dance Line Dancers.

For more information, call Senator Hunter’s office at 312-949-1908.

Hunter invites residents to legislative town hall

CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter will join State Representatives Sonya Harper and Kimberly DuBuclet for a Post-Session Town Hall on Saturday, July 27.

The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Insight Hospital, 2525 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear about legislation that was passed during the spring session, engage with their legislators and connect with community members.

RSVPs are encouraged by contacting Representative Harper's office at 773-925-6580 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Representative DuBuclet's office at 773-924-4614 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hunter invites residents to 20th annual health fair

CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter is hosting her annual Family Health and Fitness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Illinois Institute of Technology (33rd and State Street).

This year marks the 20th year of bringing free health screenings, school supplies, local resources and essential services to the community. Dozens of vendors will be on site with live entertainment, giveaways, family activities and more. The event is in partnership with the Institute of Positive Living, the Illinois Institute of Technology, Ada S. McKinley and TASC.

The Illinois Secretary of State will be hosting a Mobile DMV at the event. Interested residents can call Hunter'soffice at 312-949-1908 to make an appointment to renew driver’s licenses and ID cards, purchase vehicle stickers and sign up for a Real ID.

Volunteers are needed for event setup, staffing and teardown. Interested individuals should fill out this volunteer form.

Residents with questions can contact Hunter's office at 312-949-1908 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Hunter encourages youth to join free summer reading program

CHICAGO — Summer is a great time to play, rest – and read, says State Senator Mattie Hunter, who is hosting her free Summer Book Club for local students.

“Reading during the summer helps keep our children engaged, sparking their imagination and preventing learning loss while they’re out of school,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “I encourage students to explore a local library and pick up a few books that interest them.”

To participate in Hunter’s Summer Book Club, students must read eight books of their choosing during the summer break, write the names of the books on a form and return the form to Hunter’s office by Aug. 16.

Book club forms are available to download at www.SenatorHunter.com/SBC, can be requested by calling Hunter’s district office at 312-949-1908 or can be picked up at Chicago Public Library branches within the 3rd District. Completed forms can be dropped off or mailed to Hunter’s office at 2929 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 102, Chicago, IL 60616, or faxed to 312-949-1958.

Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will be invited to an end-of-summer celebratory event where they can discuss their favorite books, as well as receive a certificate and prize.

Residents with questions about the program or who are having difficulty accessing books should call Hunter’s office at 312-949-1908.