CHICAGO – 18th Legislative District residents will have the opportunity to help local food pantries this November thanks to two area legislators.

State Senator Bill Cunningham and State Representative Fran Hurley will be collecting non-perishable goods at three locations from November 1 through November 20.

All proceeds and goods collected will be given to local food pantries in Oak Lawn, Orland Park and Morgan Park, which are preparing for the Thanksgiving season. Those goods can be dropped off at the following locations:

10400 S. Western Ave, Chicago
3207 W 111th St, Chicago
16033 S 94th Ave, Orland Park

Senator Cunningham encourages everyone to donate what they can to help those in need this holiday season.

“I think it is important that we do what we can to help people in need,” Cunningham said. “This food drive is just one of the many things you can do to help out your neighbors this Thanksgiving.”

Anyone with questions about the food drive is encouraged to call (773) 445-8128.

Coffee and Conversations

Saturday, September 9

Dunkin' Donuts

3206 W. 111th Street, Chicago

8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

19th Ward Shredding Event

Saturday, September 9

Crosswinds Church

10835 S. Pulaksi Rd., Chicago

9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Meet and Greet

Wednesday, September 13

Green Hills Library

10331 Interlochen Dr., Palos Hills

7 p.m.

Orland Hills Shredding Event

Saturday, September 16

Orland Hills Public Works Deptartment

16533 S. 94th Ave., Orland Hills

9:00 a.m. to Noon

**2 box limit per vehicle**

Sportsman Event

Tuesday, September 26

Village of Worth

7112 W. 111th St., Worth

6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For more information, click the flyer.

Community Shred Day

Saturday, September 30

Palos Hills Recreation Area

8455 W. 103rd St., Palos Hills

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

**2 box limit per vehicle**

Extended Office Hours

Senator Bill Cunningham and Representative Fran Hurley offer extended office hours from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on the second monday of the month. The location and date information is below.

Monday, September 11

Mt. Greenwood Office

3207 111th Street

CHICAGO –  State Senator Bill Cunningham, Representative Fran Hurley and Representative Kelly Burke are set to host a Legislative Townhall on Saturday, March 25 at Saint Xavier University.

“When a new federal administration starts to make changes, a lot of questions arise about how this will affect one’s day to day lives,” Cunningham said. “We just want to take an opportunity for people to be able to get some answers on what to expect for the next four years.”

Representatives from Saint Xavier University, AARP, the Illinois Environmental Council and the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability will be in attendance to discuss the effects of the new federal administration on healthcare policy, environmental policy and pensions.

“The town hall meeting was organized in response to increasing constituent concerns about how the new federal administration would affect healthcare, pensions, and our environmental sustainability. I hope that attendees will benefit from hearing from experts and will learn about what could happen next in these uncertain times.” Representative Hurley said.

The event will be in the Butler Room of Saint Xavier University from 11 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. Co-hosts for the event are Saint Xavier University and the Beverly Area Planning Association.

Click the flyer for more information. If you have any questions, contact Senator Bill Cunningham’s office at (773) 445-8128.