SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), along with State Representative Frances Hurley (D-Chicago) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security are holding a Hiring Fair on Thursday, July 30. Doors open for veterans only starting at 9:00 AM. The general public is invited from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The workshop will be held at the St. Christina School, 3333 W. 110th St. in Chicago. The hiring fair will help provide employers the chance to meet prospective employees, help those prospective employees find work along with other opportunities.

•    WHO: State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), State Representative Frances Hurley (D-Chicago) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security

•    WHAT: Hiring Fair

•    WHEN: Thursday, July 30 – Veterans welcome starting at 9:00 AM, General Public welcome from 10:00AM until 1:00PM

•    WHERE: St. Christina School, 3333 W. 110th St. in Chicago

Employer registration is closed.

Job seekers may register here.

SPRINGFIELD - State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago), along with other elected officials and the Historic Chicago Bungalow Association, are holding a workshop to help homeowners prevent basement flooding.

The "Basement Flooding: Understanding Your Sewers & Reducing Flooding Risks on Your Property" workshop will be held on June 3 at 7:00PM in the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 West 111th Street in Chicago. Those in attendance will be able to request free rain barrels for their home.

Attendees are asked to RSVP either online at www.chicagobungalow.org or call 312-675-0300 x10.

CHICAGO - State Senator Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago) is hosting a "Recycle & Shred" event on Saturday, April 18th from 9AM until 11AM. The event will be held at the Worth Township Hall, 11601 South Pulaski Avenue and is co-hosted by State Representative Fran Hurley and AT&T.

Electronics recycling and residential shredding will be available until the trucks reach capacity.

For more information, please view the flyer.