VILLA PARK – State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), local chambers of commerce and the Illinois Department of Employment Security will host a job fair from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 23 at the Odeum in Villa Park.

Area businesses will be looking for qualified candidates, accepting resumes and giving on-the-spot interviews.

Cullerton is recruiting Illinois employers to participate in his fifth annual job fair.

“The key to growing our economy is helping DuPage County residents find jobs right here in Illinois,” said Cullerton. “Our annual job fair matches local job seekers with area employers who are looking to hire right now. I encourage area residents who are looking for work or simply looking for a new opportunity to take advantage of this free resource.”

Veterans seeking jobs will be admitted at 10 a.m. before the event begins for the general public.

The event is open to the press.

If you are looking for a job, please click here to register. We encourage you to register prior to the event to maximize your chances to find employment. Once you register, your skills will be matched with interested employers via Illinois JobLink.

If you are looking to hire, please click here to register. After registration, you will receive a follow-up email with further details on job fair setup and any additional information. If you are interested in attending, please register as soon as possible.

DATE: Wednesday, August 23, 2017

TIME: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., doors open for veterans at 10 a.m.

LOCATION: The Odeum (1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park, IL)

ADDISON- There are many state and local resources available to help DuPage County seniors enjoy independent lives.

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is working with Addison Township Supervisor Dennis Reboletti to host a one-stop shop for seniors to learn about new resources available.

Cullerton and Reboletti are hoping area residents will take advantage of this free Senior Fair on Tuesday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Addison Township Building (401 N. Addison Rd., Addison, IL). The event is free and open to the public.
 
“The goal of this senior fair is to bring as many local and state organizations and agencies together for a few hours to let area residents stop by and learn about new and existing programs,” Cullerton said.  

This will be first year he and Reboletti have partnered to host this community event. Cullerton previously hosted this senior fair with former Addison Township Supervisor Kathryn Cermak-Durante.

Cullerton looks forward to hosting this event annually with Reboletti.

There are currently over 20 organizations and agencies registered to participate in the event, including:

•    Illinois State Treasurer’s representatives will be on hand to connect residents with unclaimed assets through the I-Cash Program.
•    Veterans’ agencies and organizations will be available to explain valuable health information available for veterans.
•    Citizens Utility Board will be available to provide vital resources to area seniors on ways to save money on electricity, gas and phone bills.
•    Alzheimer's Association will be there to inform participants on available resources to help seniors remain physically and intellectually active.

Cullerton urges seniors to contact his Villa Park office at (630) 903-6662 for more information on vendors and services available.

BLOOMINGDALE- State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is continuing his series of Property Tax Appeal Seminars this week.

Cullerton is hosting two additional seminars for Bloomingdale Township and York residents. Property tax experts will be on hand to offer advice to homeowners to help them lower their tax bills. These events are free and open to the public.

Below is the schedule of seminars:

Bloomingdale Township:

Bloomingdale Township residents are invited to attend a seminar with Cullerton and Bloomingdale Township Assessor John T. Dabrowski on Wednesday, June 7 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Glendale Heights Senior Center (260 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL).

York Township:
Join Cullerton and York Township Assessor Deanna Wilkins on Thursday, June 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the York Township Building (17W275 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook Terrace, IL) for a seminar for citizens of York Township.

“The number one complaint I hear from DuPage residents is about high property tax bills,” said Cullerton. “If you are looking for ways to find savings on your property tax bills, I urge you to take advantage of this seminar.”

Bloomingdale and York Township participants should bring:

•    Appraisal (if done in the last 1.5 years)
•    Closing statement (if the home was purchased in the last year)
•    Property tax bill
•    Valid state ID or driver’s license.

“These seminars are a valuable resource. It is important to me to give area residents the necessary tools to save money,” said Cullerton.

Cullerton and Addison Assessor Chris Kain hosted a well-attended seminar on Monday night to guide area residents through the property tax appeal process.

“I appreciate the partnership between Addison Township Assessor Chris Kain and our office to host such a valued and successful event,” Cullerton said. “This one-hour seminar gave people across Addison Township a quick resource to help them save money on their property tax bills.”

For more information call (630) 903-6662.

ADDISON- State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) and Addison Township Assessor Chris Kain are hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar on Monday, June 5 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Addison Public Library (4 Friendship Plaza, Addison, IL).

“If you are looking for ways to find savings on your property tax bills, I urge you to take advantage of this seminar,” Cullerton said.

Residents of Addison Township should bring:

•    Appraisal (if done in the last 1.5 years)
•    Closing statement (if the home was purchased in the last year)
•    Property tax bill
•    Valid state ID or driver’s license
***Property tax experts will be on hand to offer advice to homeowners to help them lower their tax bills.

This seminar is part of a series of Property Tax Seminars hosted by Cullerton this summer.

“These seminars are a valuable resource. It is important to give area residents the necessary tools to save money,” Cullerton said.

For more information, please visit www.SenatorTomCullerton.com or call (630) 903-6662.