Dear Neighbors,
This time of year, many of us take time to celebrate friends, family, faith, and community. Our amazingly diverse district celebrates this season in a myriad of rich, meaningful ways.
Whether your traditions involve the many wonderful community events in our district, quiet time at home with loved ones, religious observance, or charity work, the beauty and diversity of those traditions is part of what makes our district such a special place.
We must also remember that this time of year can be exceptionally difficult for struggling families. If giving back to the community isn’t already part of your winter tradition, I’d encourage you to participate in our local townships’ food drives – you can find more information below.
As always, if there is any issue that my office can assist with, please reach out anytime at 847-486-8810 or to info@gonggershowitz.com.
Sincerely,
Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz
Happy Holidays
Wishing you and your loved ones the happiest holidays filled with love and laughter and a joyous 2025.
My office will be closed from Wednesday December 25th through Wednesday January 1st. You can leave us a voicemail at 847-486-8810 or email us at info@gonggershowitz.com. My team will be in contact when we are back on Thursday, January 2nd.
Japanese American Service Committee Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
Congratulations to the Japanese American Service Committee (“JASC”) on celebrating the grand opening and ribbon cutting of their new building on December 12th. JASC’s new home is located in Chicago at 5700 N. Lincoln Avenue, and will house their high-quality daycare programs for aging adults, feature one of the finest library collections of Japanese American history in Chicago, and provide enriching cultural programs.
Help those in need this holiday season
Our local townships all have food pantries that are available for residents who are in need. With the holidays approaching, 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.
Pace survey on ReVision transit study
Pace’s ReVision project will reimagine the entire suburban bus network to better serve the region’s post-pandemic travel needs. Take the survey and help shape the future of public transportation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZS86G6. Learn more at www.pacebus.com/revision.
City of Evanston Chanukah Celebration on December26th
Events and Opportunities
- Wilmette Chabad Hanukkah Celebration will take place on December 25th at the Wilmette Village Hall Lawn from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. There will be hot food, live entertainment and lighting of the 8-ft menorah. For more information click HERE.
- Glenview Park District’s First Friday Sharps Recyclingwill take place on January 3rdfrom 8am to 12pm at Glenview Village Hall. Safely dispose of medicinal sharps, including syringes and needles. For more information click HERE.
- Skokie Park District’s Winter Wonder-Funwill take place on January 12th at the Emily Oaks Nature Center from 10:30am – 11:30am. Depending on outdoor conditions, activities may include snow painting, ice sliding, snow treasure hunting, rainbow chip searches, and animal tracking. We’ll end our winter play days with a cup of hot cocoa. For families with children ages 2 and up. Fee per person: $6 (resident) / $8 (non-resident). For more information click HERE.
- City of Evanston’s Light the Night will take place on January 27th at Tallmadge Park from 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm. For one night only, solar and battery powered works by local artists will light up the park. You are invited to come sip hot cocoa and wander through the magical lights. This event is free and open to the public! For more information click HERE.