CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter, co-chair of the Illinois Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, is inviting the public to a town hall on Nov. 28 where members of the task force will share information related to prevention, detection and treatment of kidney disease.

The Kidney Disease Prevention and Education Task Force, created through legislation led by Hunter in 2020, is charged with raising public awareness and presenting solutions to reduce the prevalence of kidney disease and racial disparities in diagnoses and outcomes. Members of the awareness and early detection, dialysis, and transplant and donation committees will offer brief reports of information related to each topic followed by a panel discussion.

Attendees can fill out a witness slip online prior to the event, and remarks will be allowed on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions will be answered during a Q&A portion following the panel discussions.

The event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at AKArama Foundation, 6220 S. Ingleside, Chicago. Virtual attendance is available on Zoom.

CHICAGO — State Senator Mattie Hunter is encouraging residents who may be unable to visit one of the state’s permanent DMV facilities to attend a mobile DMV event Thursday at the Chicago Urban League.

“This mobile DMV event serves as a one-stop shop that offers residents a chance to access these important state services at a convenient location,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “I encourage community members to take advantage of this opportunity to renew their driver’s license, state ID or vehicle registration, or apply for a REAL ID.”

The mobile DMV event will be held Thursday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chicago Urban League, 4510 S. Michigan Ave. Hunter is partnering with State Representative Kimberly Du Buclet, the Chicago Urban League, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and 3rd Ward Alderman Pat Dowell to bring these services to the community.

The mobile unit operates like a DMV office and will offer driver’s license renewals, state ID cards including REAL IDs, vehicle registration stickers and more. Some services will require documentation and applicable fees. Residents with questions can contact Du Buclet’s office at 773-924-4614.

CHICAGO – State Senator Mattie Hunter, a dedicated advocate for public health and champion of health legislation, held her annual Family Health and Fitness Fair on Aug. 5, bringing local residents together for a day of health screenings, resources and entertainment.

“Year after year, this health fair serves as a way to extend essential health services and information directly into our community,” said Hunter (D-Chicago). “By offering these free resources — including diabetes and kidney screenings and school physicals — we are encouraging families to prioritize their well-being.”

Held at the Illinois Institute of Technology for its 19th year, many 3rd District residents have come to rely on the free services provided at this event, as evidenced by the hundreds who attended despite the rain. In addition to health screenings, students heading back to school were able to take advantage of free haircuts and braiding, as well as new backpacks with school supplies.