State Representative Brad Stephens and State Senator Robert Martwick are hosting a Drive Thru Flu Shot event in Rosemont this October.

WHAT: Rep. Brad Stephens & State Senator Robert Martwick’s Drive Thru Flu Shots

WHERE: Rosemont Theater parking lot (5400 N. River Rd., Rosemont)

WHEN: Wednesday, October 4th, 9:00 a.m. to Noon

Participants can enter the parking lot off Technology Boulevard and are asked to please bring their Medicare/insurance cards.

Constituent questions are always welcome by calling (773) 444-0611 or emailing stephens@ilhousegop.org.

State Representative Brad Stephens is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, October 19^th from 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM at the Leyden Township Senior Center (2601 N. Mannheim Rd., Franklin Park). Leading up to Halloween, give a vampire a trick and make a lifesaving blood donation for someone’s treat!

All healthy donors are urged to donate now and every blood donation can save up to three lives in our community. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. 

WHAT: Rep. Stephens “Trick a Vampire” October Blood Drive

WHEN: Thursday, October 19^th – 12:30 PM – 5 :30 PM

WHERE: Leyden Township Senior Center (2601 N. Mannheim Rd., Franklin Park)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Appointments preferred. To schedule an appointment, visit Vitalant.org here.

This fall, State Rep. Brad Stephens is hosting an Inaugural 20^th District Middle School Essay Contest. This contest is open to 5^th through 8^th graders, where one individual per grade will be selected as the 2023 20^th District Legislative Civic Honoree.

All 2023 Legislative Civic Honorees will be recognized in a later dinner with Rep. Stephens and their families. There, they will receive their certificate and recognition from Rep. Stephens. Rep. Stephens will also announce the winners during fall veto session with the House of Representatives on the House floor.

Applicants can submit essays based on one of the following topics:

• If you were to introduce a bill, what would it do?
• Who is an Illinois elected official, past or present, you admire?
• If you were to build a museum, what would it feature?
• If you were to build a political party around an issue, how would you organize it?
• What was a trip to the museum that changed you?
• If you have visited Springfield or Washington D.C., what was your favorite part?

Essays are due by Friday, October 20^th.

They can be submitted in the mail to Rep. Stephens’ Chicago district office at 5515 N. East River Rd., Chicago, 60656. They can also be sent to stephens@ilhousegop.org and MUST contain the subject line: “Rep. Stephens 2023 Legislative Civic Honorees Essay Submission.” With your submission, please include your name, address, school, and grade. Only one submission will be accepted per person.

Please feel free to call (773) 444-0611 or email stephens@ilhousegop.org with questions on this contest.

This October, Rep. Brad Stephens is hosting a decorating contest for 20^th District constituents who are decorating their homes for Halloween! While constituents may be out and decorating their homes for Halloween or have had the skeletons and cobwebs up since Labor Day, they are invited to take a photo of their outdoor or indoor decorations and submit them to Rep. Stephens to choose the winners!

There will be different categories to compete in:

• Best Overall
• Best Pumpkin Carvings
• Best Inflatables and/or Light Display
• Most Original
• Best Theme

Because this is a neighborhood competition that neighbors will see, no gore or adult themes will be considered in this contest. Please be mindful that neighbors and children will also be seeing this and decorate accordingly!

Only 20^th District constituents may enter this contest, and to see if you live in the 20^th District, you can visit here.

Submissions may be made by clicking the link below:

SIGN UP HERE

Submissions are due by Friday, October 27^th so winners can be announced on Halloween! Winners for each category will win a gift card to an area restaurant. Constituents with questions on this contest can feel free to call (773) 444-0611.

Best of luck and happy Halloween!