­CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and Alderperson Debra Silverstein partnering with the Rohingya Cultural Center, Swedish Covenant Hospital, ICNA Relief and the city of Chicago to offer a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic for children in the West Ridge area. The clinic will also offer booster shots to anyone who needs one.

“Getting vaccinated is the best way for us to protect our community’s public health and end the pandemic,” Villivalam said. “I encourage anyone with questions on the vaccine to join us to learn more and get their shot.”

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CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and State Representative Lindsey LaPointe (D-Chicago) are partnering with other elected officials and immigrant and refugee support organizations to host a refugee town hall at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18.

“With humanitarian crises rising across the globe, our community will welcome some 500 refugees to the Chicago area,” Villivalam said. “Join us for an open forum on how we can welcome our new neighbors and create a lasting support network.”

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CHICAGO – State Senator Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago), State Rep. Denyse Stoneback (D-Skokie) and Alderperson Debra Silverstein (D-Chicago) are partnering to host a virtual job fair next week.

“Finding long-term employment remains a challenge for many people in the wake of the pandemic,” Villivalam said. “All our neighbors are welcome to attend this free job fair to meet and interview with local employers actively seeking talent.”

Workforce development partners, including Illinois workNet, the Illinois Department of Employment Security and Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, will be available to assist applicants in small group settings. Different employers will join the event each day, so applicants are encouraged to participate on both days. A current list of participating employers can be found at the registration page below.

WHO: State Senator Ram Villivalam, State Rep. Denyse Stoneback, Alderperson Debra Silverstein
WHAT: 50th Ward Virtual Job Fair
WHEN: Sept. 13-14, 2021 from 10 a.m. – noon each day
WHERE: Interested participants must register online at 50thwardjobfair.eventbrite.com

Join your local representatives for a free shred day! Industrial grade shredding will be available in the main parking lot (entrance on Central Park Ave.). Register online, call 872-208-5188, or text 224-592-5819.