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CHICAGO – State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) reminded city residents to fill out the 2020 Census, pointing out that their legislative representation and federal funding is dependent on their participation.

“Funding for everything from hospitals, unemployment, school lunch programs, community businesses– are all determined by census participation,” Van Pelt said. “It’s crucial that everyone fills it out. It will only take 10 minutes of your time.”

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CHICAGO – As a result of the pandemic, thousands of entrepreneurs are out of business. Even with the numerous grant recoveries initiated over the Stay at Home period, many microbusinesses are still being overlooked. The latest grant recovery program should offer new eligibility for those businesses, and State Senator Patricia Van Pelt (D-Chicago) is urging Chicago’s small business owners to apply.

“The businesses that have been struggling the most haven’t been getting the assistance they need,” Van Pelt said. “The big businesses will survive, but it’s important for us to ensure the survival of those who don’t have such advantages.”

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CHICAGO – With the outbreak of COVID-19, many have been struggling to obtain the food, sanitary products and protective equipment needed to stay well and fight the virus. This is especially true for people over the age of 60, as they are more vulnerable to the dangers of the pandemic.

“I’ve been worried about these seniors,” Reverend Robin Hood said, Senior Liaison for the 5th District. Since the virus started, he’s been active in caring for the seniors, doing everything from assisting with grocery runs to buying them supplies.

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