Budget Town Hall Meeting & ComEd Recycling

Rep. Greg Harris • 13th District

District Update • June 18, 2015

 

Budget Town Hall Meeting

On Wednesday June 24 from 7:00 pm -8:30pm at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church located at 5649 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, IL 60660 Rep. Harris along with Sen. Heather Steans and Rep. Kelly Cassidy will be hosting a town hall meeting for the community to discuss the Illinois State FY16 budget, and its impact on our communities.   We will compare the governors proposed budget with the plan passed by both the house and the senate, options for new revenue, and what to expect if Gov. Rauner vetoes or refuses to sign the budget plan he has been sent. Here are a couple of links from Rep. Harris and Sen. Steans that you can refer to for more information:

http://www.senatorsteans.com/index.php/news/e-newsletters?start=1

Agency Name Appropriation Name  FY 16- Governor’s Proposed FY 16 House/ Senate Agreed
DCFS  Youth in Transition Program $204,100.00 $866,800.00
DCFS  Counseling and Auxiliary Services $8,376,000.00 $8,505,100.00
DCFS Foster Home and Specialized Foster Care $11,252,700.00 $131,909,500.00
DCFS Adoption and Guardianship Services $80,079,700.00 $86,987,800.00
DCFS Institution and Group Home Care and Prevention $69,651,500.00 $130,366,700.00
DCFS Children’s Personal and Physical Maintenance $1,673,100.00 $2,856,100.00
DCFS Institution and Group Home Care and Prevention $98,711,100.00 $130,611,100.00
DCFS Independent Living Initiaitve $6,122,600.00 $9,300,000.00
DHS Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled $28,504,700 $28,504,700
DHS Temporary Assistance to Needy Families $168,771,200 $168,771,200
DHS Funeral and Burial Expense $0 $9,000,000
DHS Child Care Services $338,475,500 $480,000,000
DHS Home Services Program $256,285,500 $340,000,000
DHS Home Services Program – Care Coordination $12,234,500 $12,234,500
DHS Mental Health Grants, C & A, Transitions, and State Operated Facilities $114,403,800 $167,938,500
DHS Mental Health Care Coordination $15,895,300 $24,422,500
DHS Mental Health Psychotropic Medications $1,881,800 $1,881,800
DHS Mental Health Supportive Housing $15,915,800 $15,915,800
DHS Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitative Facility Community Program $0 $1,603,300
DHS Mental Health Balancing Incentive Programs $7,843,900 $7,843,900
DHS SODC Lump $265,870,900 $260,870,900
DHS Developmental Disabilities Long Term Care $708,355,000 $735,388,800
DHS Special Services $7,667,100 $6,494,600
DHS The Autism Project $4,300,000 $4,300,000
DHS Addiction Treatment/Medicaid Eligible $37,379,700 $34,729,300
DHS Addiction Treatment Services $29,720,500 $51,928,900
DHS Addiction Treatment Special Population $5,824,700 $5,493,600
DHS Department of Rehabilitation Services Balancing Incentive Programs $2,349,900 $2,349,900
DHS DRS Federal Match for Supported Employment Programs $102,000 $102,000
DHS Employability Development Services $9,145,700 $9,145,700
DHS Homelessness Prevention $0 $975,000
DHS Homeless Youth Services $1,500,000 $4,550,000
DHS Infant Mortality $30,000,000 $33,965,000
DHS Teen Parents Services $0 $1,000,000
DHS Community Services $0 $5,000,000
DHS Supportive Housing Services $0 $11,000,000
DHS Comprehensive Community Services $16,546,400 $15,174,100
DHS Redeploy Illinois $4,885,100 $4,275,200
DHS Youth Programs $0 $13,000,000
DHS Youth Jobs Program $0 $7,000,000
DHS Early Intervention Program (Deposit) $64,691,900 $82,500,000
DHS SSI Advocacy Services $0 $0
DOA Adult Protective Services and Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention $22,400,000 $20,000,000
DOA Community Care Program – Administration and Services Grants $604,545,600 $413,022,700
DOA CCP Main Line Commitment to Human Services Fund $346,000,000
DOA Community Care Program – Capitated Coordinated Care (Commitment to HS Fund) $167,000,000 $100,000,000
DPH Operational Expenses $9,907,100 $9,907,100
DPH Multiple Sclerosis Task Force $0
DPH Expenditures to Implement the Medical Cannabis Program $0
DPH Grants to Children’s Memorial Hospital for the Illinois Violent Death Reporting System to Analyze Data, Identify Risk Factors and Develop Prevention Efforts $76,700 $76,700
DPH Grants for Vision and Hearing Screening Programs $341,700 $341,700
DPH Implementation- Medical Cannabis Program $1,000,000 $0
DPH Local Health Protection Grants for Anti-Smoking Programs $4,000,000 $5,000,000
DPH Grant to the American Lung Association for Opoerations of the Quitline $2,000,000 $3,100,000
DPH Grants for Tobacco Use Prevention Program, BASUAH Program $2,000,000 $3,000,000
DPH Local Health Protection Grants for Health Protection Programs $17,098,500 $17,713,800
DPH AIDS Drug Assistance Program $20,000,000 $23,000,000
DPH Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS $500,000 $0
DPH Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS $1,250,000
DPH Expenses Associated with Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings and Other Related Activities $4,000,000 $11,000,000
DPH Expenses Associated with School Health Centers $1,151,100 $1,151,100
DPH Grants to Family Planning Programsfor Contraceptive Services $423,400 $459,800
DPH Perinatal Services $1,002,700 $1,002,700
DPH Violence Prevention Task Force $0
       
 

            

 

For more information contact our office at (773) 348-3434 or email me at greg@gregharris.org.

 

Get $50 for Recycling Your Old Refrigerator or Freezer

Do you have an old refrigerator or freezer taking up space in your home?  Are you looking at buying a new one and don’t know what to do with your old appliance??  ComEd will pick up your old, working fridge or freezer for FREE, recycle it in an environmentally responsible way, plus send you $50!!!  Also if you have a working room air conditioner they will pick that up as well and give you an additional $10.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

 

  • Offer is available to ComEd residential delivery service customers only.
  • Customer must own the unit(s) being recycled and the unit(s) must be located at the address with the qualifying account.
  • Refrigerator or freezer must be between 10 and 30 cubic feet in size, empty, defrosted and working at the time of pickup.
  • Unit(s) must be accessible with a clear and safe path for removal.
  • The removal team will not risk injury, remove personal effects or modify your home (e.g. remove doors or railings) to remove the unit(s).

 

To schedule your free pick up call 855-433-2700 during these hours: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Friday or 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Saturday.  You can also find out more information and schedule a pick up online at www.comed.com/FridgeRecycling.

 

For more information contact our office at (773) 348-3434 or email a