The State of Illinois provides valuable assistance to residents of the 28th District on a daily basis. If you have a state government question or concern, please contact one of my offices for help.
Listed below are eight of the most frequently requested services that my offices receive. Click each section for additional information.
Education
- College Planning
- The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) can provide information on MAP Grants and assistance with completing the FAFSA.
- Individualized Education Programs
- The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) offers Individualized Education Programs for students with special needs.
- Illinois Online Colleges and Universities
- Click this Illinois online colleges and universities resource for information.
- Student Search Service
- Organizations can find eligibility requirements College Board Student Search Service eligibility requirements . For data usage policies, click College Board Student Search Service data usage policies .
- Test Score & Data Privacy
- Information on student data usage can be found College Board test score and data usage guidelines .
Employment
- Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)
- The IDES website provides job resources, including a job search portal and job fairs and workshops.
- Information for employers includes tax credit programs and unemployment fraud reporting.
- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
- Employment listings and applications are available on the IDOT employment page.
- Student internships and programs are listed under student opportunities.
Healthcare
- Medical Benefit Issues
- The Department of Healthcare and Family Services and Department of Human Services help residents access medical benefits.
- Social Security - Disability Determination
- The Department of Human Services also assists with disability determinations in coordination with Social Security.
Housing
- The Illinois Housing Development Authority offers housing assistance programs to help Illinoisans secure housing.
Mortgage
- Attorney General resources
- The Attorney General's office provides foreclosure prevention resources.
- Organizations
- The Spanish Coalition for Housing provides mortgage assistance services.
Property Taxes
- Exemptions
- Please visit the Cook County Assessor or DuPage County Assessor websites to check eligibility.
- Filing an Appeal
- If you believe your property has been over-assessed, contact our office or visit your county assessor’s website for appeal forms.
Senior Services
- The Illinois Department on Aging provides services including benefits access and transportation support.
Veterans/Military Affairs
- The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs and Illinois Department of Military Affairs provide services for veterans and military families.
