[Communications] The DuBuclet Report- July Edition

Tue Jul 25 13:06:08 CDT 2023

The DuBuclet Report- July Edition
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Happy Summer!! 

It has been a busy month in the fifth district. Meeting constituents and supporting small businesses in the district.  

Please stay cool and safe this summer. Make sure to drink plenty of water if you are outside, and if you are in need of shelter, the City of Chicago offers numerous [cooling centers, libraries, and other public buildings](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeFuBlzqgiycYjkFrLpq9/H5_ZT2xnDYUU) where you can go to beat the heat.

As always, my staff and I are available to assist you by phone at 773-924-4614 or via email at rep5district at gmail.com. Thank you for reading this newsletter. 

Please share it with a neighbor or friend.

Sincerely,

Kimberly DuBuclet 

State Representative- 5th District 

**Representative DuBuclet in the Community **
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     3rd Legislative District Budget Town Hall 
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Budget Town Hall. It is always great to hear from constituents directly on the issues they are concerned with at the state level and how we can support them. My colleagues State Senator Mattie Hunter & State Representative Sonya Harper and I are committed to keeping an open-door policy for our residents. We are here to serve you.  

Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ
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I am proud to support federal efforts to create a [national historic site at Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG13E8fdu8m2pZYbK8QP/2uac14m2Q0zk), where the funeral of Emmett Till was held. It is important for everyone to know the significance of Emmett Till and Chicago. 

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EPA Administrator Michael Regan          
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Chicago Urban League 
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I was proud to join U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan as he visited the Chicago Urban League's headquarters as part of President Biden's Investing in America tour.

He stopped by the Chicago Urban League's headquarters to tour their community solar projects & programs and to highlight EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. As part of the Investing in America agenda, the EPA’s $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) will leverage public investment with private capital to finance clean energy projects in areas that have historically been locked out of this type of investment.

HB 2789- Bill Signing 
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Banning books is a devastating attempt to erase our history and the authentic stories of many. Thank you to Illinois Secretary of State for this tireless effort on this important matter. I am proud that Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 2789 into law, this bill would withhold state funding from any of the state’s 1,600 public or school libraries that remove books from their shelves.

Community Resources 
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2023 Constituents Form
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I invite you to fill out my [2023 Constituents form.](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeG7ugHUb5IvWvOrLIR0f/h2_hNc5yUUWz) 

Your feedback matters to me and will help me make the 5th District in Illinois the best it can be, but in order to do that I need your help!  Please fill out the form listed here to tell me about your questions, concerns, and opinions! 

Let me know what you would like to see and what's most important for you when it comes to future of our district! Thank you in advance; the form should only take about 5 minutes and will help me better lead our community to success!

Constituent Education Museum Resource Card
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Do you have plans this summer? 

Do you want to go to the museum this Summer? The zoo? The aquarium? Well I have you covered! 

Sign up [here to receive a Constituent Education Museum Resource Card!](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGEm8QJYGT511EA5Gjav/YsWGvBoUCQI5) With this card you'll have access to a institution of your choice on the list on a day you choose! RSVP here to receive your own card and get to go to any institution on the list you choose for free! 

Chicago Urban League 
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                   3rd Ward Back to School Fair 
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                    Grant Opportunities 
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Governor JB Pritzker recently announced the Federal Support Grant Program to help Illinois compete for additional federal funding to strengthen our businesses and communities. Illinois-based businesses and organizations seeking federal grants that align with the State’s economic development objectives are encouraged to apply through the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to have part of their match covered by state dollars.[ More information can be found here.](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGLdaZ8VRdEV73SpF2BB/j_DIVuHGHyxx)

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is conducting information sessions and office hours designed to help entities seeking grants. The training session topics will detail the pre-qualification process, as well as other critical information. To sign-up for an upcoming session, click [here.](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGSV2hxScnNzCslZDKlR/1klm7n73y4QG)

The Illinois Housing Development Authority recently announced $25 million in funding for the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Home Repair Program (HAFHR) to allow eligible homeowners the ability to address home maintenance needs that were delayed or exacerbated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. HAFHR will award grants ranging from $1 million to $5 million to nonprofits and/or governmental entities. Grantees will, in turn, make home repair grants up to $60,000 per eligible homeowner. HAFHR grantees will be selected through a competitive scoring process. [For more information, click here.](https://aa1n4.r.ag.d.sendibm3.com/mk/cl/f/sh/SMK1E8tHeGZMUqmPnxXTIi4JBdLh/JBDsfv8BQm4O)

Congressman Jonathan Jackson 
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Senior Resource Fair 
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Congressman Jonathan Jackson will be hosting his first annual Senior Resource Fair at the Kroc Center in Chicago. 

                                  Below is specific event information: 

Date: August 4, 2023

Location: Kroc Center, 1250 W. 119th St., Chicago, IL 60643
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

- Take advantage of free health screenings. 
- Get answers to questions about Medicare/Medicaid. 
- Discuss nutrition and wellness with certified experts. 
- Connect with senior-specific community services. 

**State Representative Kimberly DuBuclet **

5048 South Indiana Avenue 

Chicago, IL 60615 

(773) 924-4614- Telephone 

rep5district at gmail.com- Email 

Summer Hours 

Monday- Thursday 9:00am- 4:00pm

Friday 9:00am-12pm  

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