ComEd will reopen Financial Assistance Satellite Sites to Continue Administering its CARE Funds

ComEd has announced it is reopening satellite sites in local communities to continue administering available financial assistance funds through its care programs. With the reopening of CEDA and LIHEAP agencies, which also administer ComEd’s CARE programs, the temporary satellite sites provide additional access in low-income communities where customers can apply for help paying their electricity bills.

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Looking for scholarships?

On September 24 I will be hosting a Scholarship Fair in conjunction with School District 205 and the Infinite Scholars Program. All colleges in attendance will be seeking to award scholarships to deserving students.

The Infinite Scholars Program has matched students to scholarships in excess of a billion dollars over the last ten years.

Please Join me for this exciting event.

Join me for a series of Financial Literacy Workshops

This September and October, I will be hosting a series of financial literacy workshops in an effort to help people in our community better manage their finances.

These exciting events cover a wide range of topics that include basic money concepts, insurance, retirement and college education planning, and considerations for current or prospective homeowners.

To register, click the flyer.

Sen. Harris bill to improve healthcare for athletes signed into law

• SB785
• healthcare
• Athletes

SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey), allowing certain out-of-state health care professionals to practice medicine in Illinois while on contract to provide care to an athletic team, was signed into law today.

Currently there is no exemption for health care professionals in contract with athletic teams to provide care to athletic team members, coaching staff or families traveling with the athletic team in Illinois without a license to practice in the state.

“This measure would allow for teams to travel with their health care professionals, thereby allowing individuals to receive treatment from someone who is better informed on their medical history,” Harris said. “As a former professional athlete myself, I know firsthand the importance of traveling with a qualified physician who knows my medical history. This bill allows skilled health care professionals to provide the medical attention athletes need while they travel in Illinois.”

Senate Bill 785 gives exemption to health care professionals for 10 days per sporting event with an option to extend the exemption up to 30 days.

The legislation measure was signed into law today by Governor Bruce Rauner.