Dear Neighbors,
The holiday season is upon us and like many of you, I am eager to spend time with my family and celebrate our favorite traditions.
I am hard at work preparing legislation for the 2024 legislative session. If you have any ideas or concerns you would like to share, please contact my office. The deadline to file legislation is rapidly approaching and input from concerned constituents like you is vital to my work in Springfield.
As always, if you are ever in need of resources or assistance, do not hesitate to contact my office. We are available weekdays at (847) 486-8810, you can also email us at info@gonggershowitz.com.
Sincerely,
Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Happy Holidays!
My district office will be closed between December 25th and January 1st. If you need to get in touch with us, we will still be available via email (info@gonggershowitz.com) or if you leave us a voicemail 847-486-8810.
Have a safe holiday season and Happy New Year!
17th District Blue Ribbon Schools!
This year I am incredibly proud to see that three schools across the 17th District have been recognized at National Blue Ribbon Schools. Northbrook Junior High, Glenbrook North High School and Ramona Elementary. Please join me in congratulating them on all of the hard work from our teachers and students that went into this distinguished honor.
Rep. Gong-Gershowitz receives an ‘A’ on her 2023 Gun Safety Report Card
I am honored to have received an ‘A’ rating from Gun Violence Prevention Network for my work this past legislative session. I am especially proud of my work on HB218, the Firearm Industry Accountability Act (FIRA), which holds gun manufacturers accountable for dangerous sales and marketing tactics that contribute to real world violence.
Stay Safe This Holiday Season
Remember to stay safe this holiday season! The National Fire Protection Association has a list of holiday safety tips you can review HERE.
Back to Business Grant Applications Open
Applications are now open for businesses that opened in 2020 or 2021 during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The program is accepting applications through January 11th, 2024. More information and eligibility guidelines can be found HERE.
Help Those in Need This Holiday Season
Our local townships all have food pantries that are available for residents who are in need. Each food pantry can always use donations, if you have the ability to donate please consider looking at the lists provided by the townships for what is needed the most at this time.
Events and Opportunities
- Northbrook’s Willow Hill Lights event will take place every night from now until January 6, 2024. Willow Hill Lights is a drive-thru holiday lights event at Willow Hill Golf Course in Chicago’s North Shore that begins at 5pm. An estimated 18,000 vehicles will be awed by the incredible drive through holiday lights experience. For more information click HERE.
- Starting a business? Skokie Library is holding an information session with the Chinese Mutual Aid Association on Wednesday January 17th, 2024 more information on registration is HERE.
- Glenview Park District is hosting Robert Kennicott’s Yukon Adventure day on January 13th, 2024 at the Grove. Activities include dog sled team demonstrations, snowshoeing and hot cocoa and s’mores by the campfire. More information and how to register is HERE.