Community Bulletin

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Vote By Mail Procedure

If you’d like to vote by mail in the November 3rd general election, here is the new procedure during the current state of the Pandemic (please note polling locations will be open, while voting by mail serves anyone wanting to avoid public places):

Anyone who voted in the primary and general elections of 2018 and 2019, and in the primary of 2020 will automatically receive a Vote-By-Mail application for a ballot.

If you registered to vote or changed your address and completed a change of address form after the March primary, you will be mailed the application for a ballot automatically as well.

Ballot applications will begin to mail out on August 5th.

If the above does not apply to you and it has been a few years since you’ve voted, vote-by-mail ballot applications are now live on the Cook County Clerk’s office website.

To complete an online mail ballot application,
you will need:

– your driver’s license or state identification number;
– the last four digits of your Social Security Number;
– the address where you would like your ballot mailed; and
– an email address

If you have any questions, please email us at nilesdems@gmail.com

2020/21 Niles Township School Supplies Drive

Insulin Cost Assistance From American Diabetes Association

Rep. Greg Harris • 13^th District

Springfield Update • January 29, 2019

Insulin Cost Assistance From American Diabetes Association

Are you struggling to pay for your insulin? The American Diabetes Association is here to help. They have put together all the resources you need to get assistance at https://insulinhelp.org/. There are three insulin manufacturers that offer immediate assistance and long-term solutions.

These programs are available to anyone who has difficulty affording their insulin medication, not just furloughed federal workers. Just follow the steps below to get help fast.

Before you call, plan to spend 20–30 minutes and be prepared to provide:

Basic contact information
Date of birth
Income
If you have an active prescription at a pharmacy
Cost of insulin for monthly supply
Method of insulin administration (vial/pen)
Dosage
How much insulin you have on-hand
Type of insurance (private, commercial)
Amount of deductible
Whether you are a U.S. resident (required)

Find out who your manufacturer is by checking the company logo on your insulin vial or pen, and call using the numbers provided below. A customer service representative will confirm your eligibility and explain your options.

Lilly Diabetes Solution Center: 833-808-1234
Novo Nordisk Diabetes Care: 800-727-6500
Sanofi Patient Assistance Program: 888-847-4877

Visit http://www.diabetes.org/ to find a wealth of resources for living with diabetes or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) to speak with an ADA representative.

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Technical Skills Training

Technical Skills close the deal on getting hired.

Why did Carlos get hired so fast,

and why is his employer so happy?

#1 He has technical skills, which he learned in Greater West Town’s Shipping & Receiving Training Program.

#2 He has stellar recommendations from multiple references, because he demonstrated a learner’s attitude and a serious work ethic during the 12 weeks of training at GWTP.

#3 He accessed connection to the best opportunities available through the job placement services of GWTP.

Carlos is a packer with a supplier of high-quality kitchen, bath and rough plumbing products, earning a steady income, and enjoying status as a productive member of society. But it wasn’t always that way.

Carlos ran into legal trouble that greatly limited his opportunities. Tired of dead-end jobs, he turned to Greater West Town’s Shipping & Receiving Program to pick up more specific technical skills. He studied 12 weeks of computerized inventory control, RF scanners, forklifting, UPS/FedEx Shipping, and OSHA standards.

When asked how the training at GWTP has helped him on the job, Carlos says,

“That’s easy! Most of the time on the job I’m doing the same exact things we learned in training. Forklift certification was helpful, and the staff really installed it in us to get the skills.”

It is evident to all his coworkers that Carlos has the full package: skills, good work habits, and great attitude. The company vice-president has seen Carlos in motion and says, “I wish I could clone him! When other people are standing around, Carlos is always working.”

Refer your client today for training

at Greater West Town

so they can share in the success!

Shipping & Receiving Training (12 weeks)

Wood Products Manufacturing (15 weeks)

TO GET STARTED:

Call 312-563-9570 or email training@gwtp.edu

or go to www.gwtp.org

Greater West Town now streaming training on Facebook Live:

What’s New in the Wood Shop?

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Link to Facebook Live video

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Asian Human Services

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Illinois WorkNet: Programs and Resources for employment opportunities and employee rights

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To expand economic opportunity, the Illinois workNet® Portal and Program utilizes partnerships and technology to expand seamless and real-time access to workforce development resources aimed at individuals, employers, and workforce/education partners. Innovative partnerships span state economic development, workforce development, education agencies, and local workforce innovation boards along with their public and private partners, including local governments, community colleges, and non-profit organizations. Through partnerships that leverage technology, it realizes a common vision to plan for the economic futures of communities and provide a seamless array of services.

The Illinois workNet Portal System was launched in June 2005 by the Governor’s Illinois Workforce Innovation Board (IWIB) as the state’s workforce development portal. Since then, Illinois workNet has evolved to not only continue as the online source for local and statewide resources and tools to help individuals, employers, and workforce/education partners achieve their training and employment goals, but also as the source for facilitating statewide programs. Some of the most recent examples of statewide programs include the EPIC Program, Disability Employment Initiative, and many others.

The IWIB continues to remain involved and provide leadership as Illinois workNet expands to meet the needs of individuals, employers, and workforce/education partners. The IWIB is currently co-chaired by John Rico, President and CEO of Rico Enterprises, and Sean McCarthy, Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Illinois workNet is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and made possible through state, local, and private sector partnerships.