Constituent Services

My office can assist you with a variety of issues at the federal, state, and local level. If my staff is unable to assist you directly, they can often direct you to the correct agency to solve your problems. Do not hesitate to ask for assistance. We are here to serve you.

Click the links to the left for Frequently Asked Questions and more information on specific topics.

Do you or your family need more Medical Resources and information?

To see comparisons for medical procedures, tests and medications, refer to www.leslieslist.org, a new website devoted to helping Chicagoans who are uninsured or underinsured and pay substantial amounts out-of-pocket for medical care. Included on this site is a list of free or low-cost clinics in the Chicago area – a valuable resource for anyone searching for inexpensive care.

Emergency Contact Database Now Available

The Secretary of State's Office now offers an online database for emergency contacts. Anyone with an Illinois driver's license, permit, or state ID can taaake advantage of this new service. The database allows each cardholder to enter two emergency contacts online. In case of an emergency, where the participant is unable to speak to emergency responders, law enforcement can access to the information to reach your emergency contacts by using your ID.
 
This voluntary program will make it much easier to reach family and friends in emergencies. To sign up and find out more information click here.

Do you or your family need Military Tax Assistance

Illinois CPA Society is offering FREE tax assistance, guidance, and tax return preparation to any veterans having served in a combat zone or qualified hazardous duty area, currently deployed members of the military, and/or their immediate families.
Click here to download more information, eligibility requirements, and an application form.

Do you want to prevent unwanted telemarketing calls to your cell phone?

As of January 24, 2009 cell phone numbers have been released to telemarketing companies. Please note that you may be charged for these calls. To block these calls, call the National Do Not Call list from your cell phone at 888-382-1222. This will block your cell phone number for five (5) years. You MUST cal l from the cell phone number you wish to have blocked, and not from another number. You can also register you phone numbers at the National Do Not Call List website.

Assistance with Federal, State, and Local Agencies

Before my staff can assist you with other agencies, we must have your written permission. This is to protect your privacy rights.

You can download the Privacy Release Form here to view and print.

Once you have completed and signed the Privacy Release Form, you may mail, fax, or personally deliver it to my district office.

Often you can find much of the information you need from various agency websites without having to come in or call. Our State Agencies page lists many of the Illinois websites available to you.