State Senator
Heather Steans
Springfield Update
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Springfield Update
Edgewater Day of Service

January 9, 2009
Springfield Update
Dear Neighbor,
 
Today the House of Representatives voted to impeach Governor Blagojevich.  The vote was very decisive: 114 (yes) -1 (no) -1 (present).  To see the report from the House Impeachment Committee click here.
 
The Senate Committee on Impeachment Trial Procedures also met today to finalize its report on trial procedures for the full Senate.  The new General Assembly is sworn in next Wednesday, and after electing our new Senate President, John Cullerton, our first order of business will be to vote to establish our trial procedures.  I anticipate that the impeachment trial will begin the last week in January.  The State is facing severe challenges such as a budget deficit this fiscal year of $2.5 billion.  Thus while we will proceed deliberately as required for such a serious matter, we will keep the process moving as expeditiously as possible.
 
Please call my office at 773-769-1717 or email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Best,

Heather A. Steans
State Senator
Edgewater Day of Service
 Please Join Us!

Edgewater Day of Service

President-Elect Obama has asked the nation to celebrate Monday, January 19th, Martin Luther King Day, with a day of community service.  Alderman Mary Ann Smith, Senator Heather Steans and Representative Harry Osterman are honoring this call by sponsoring a day of service to benefit Care for Real, Edgewater's Food and Clothing Pantry and the homeless shelter at Epworth Church.  
 
Volunteer
 
Volunteers are needed on January 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., to collect food, clothing, toiletries and cash donations for Care for Real and the almost 2000 low income Edgewater residents CFR serves each month.  This will include staffing drop off locations around the 48th Ward, picking up donations from neighbors and helping put materials together to distribute to local families.  Volunteers also are needed beforehand to help publicize the drive.  

At the homeless shelter, volunteers will clean, paint and help with minor repairs including weatherproofing the facility.  
 
If you'd like to volunteer, contact Jen Walling at [email protected] or call (773) 769-1717.  A volunteer/planning meeting will be held on Monday, January 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the 48th Ward Service Office at 5533 N. Broadway.  Or just come to the Ward Office on Monday, January 19, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. for your assignment.
 
Donate
 
Care for Real needs non-perishable food items, toiletries, diapers, cleaning supplies, clothing in good condition and, of course, monetary contributions.  You can have contributions picked up at your home by e-mailing [email protected], or you can drop off your donations during business hours January 12 through January 19th at the 48th Ward Office, 5533 N. Broadway.       
 
Join Us
 
Join us in honoring President-elect Barack Obama and his call for community service.  We look forward to working with you on January 19.
 
For additional information, e-mail Jen Walling or call (773) 769-1717.