Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr.

10/16/2026

Today is National Mammography Day! Prioritize early detection—schedule your mammogram today. Learn more: https://api.ripl.com/s/imeddv

10/16/2026

Do you have old papers and documents you need to securely destroy? 🗂️♻️ Join us TOMORROW, Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Lynwood Fire Department, Station 32, for our fall shred event!

🗂️♻️ CLEAR THE CLUTTER! COMMUNITY SHRED DAY IN LYNWOOD!

Have old documents and paperwork piling up? Here's your opportunity to dispose of them securely!

Join us at the Lynwood Fire Department Open House for a special Community Shred Day, made possible by the 17th District Office of Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr., in partnership with Midway Moving and Storage.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026

⏰ Shredding: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 Lynwood Fire Department, Station 32
3107 Glenwood Dyer Road, Lynwood, IL

🚒 Enjoy the Fire Department Open House from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM, featuring family-friendly activities, fire safety demonstrations, and more!

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10/15/2026

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month & all year, let’s support fighters, survivors & honor those we’ve lost. Visit NationalBreastCancer.org to learn, get involved & share.

10/15/2026

TODAY!!!

17TH DISTRICT COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Get free health screenings, wellness and nutrition tips, flu shots, and connect with state, county, and city agencies all in one place. Hosted by Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr., Alderman Michelle A. Harris, and the Center for Better Aging.

Here is everything you need to know:
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Tuley Park | 501 E. 90th Pl., Chicago, IL 60619

Scan the QR Codes to reserve your attendance for each of the events!

10/14/2026

250 years of America and Illinois has been at the heart of every defining moment!

Today, I was proud to participate in the American Discovery 250 Relay, a historic celebration marking 250 years of the United States of America. Illinois became a state in 1818, 42 years after the founding of our nation. But from the very beginning, the Land of Lincoln has been more than just a place on a map. It has been a crossroads and a catalyst shaped by the millions of people who immigrated here, sought refuge here, and built something extraordinary here.

From Abraham Lincoln's story to the birth of the labor movement and the civil rights movement, the history of Illinois is the history of people who refused to give up on the promise of America.

As we passed the baton to our friends in Indiana today, we did so with pride in our people, in our state, and in our shared history. And as we reflect on 250 years, we also recognize that our best chapters are still ahead. As Illinoisans, we will write them together.

10/14/2026

ER nurses are the frontline heroes, providing critical care when it matters most. On Emergency Nurses Day, we honor their dedication and courage. Thank you!

10/12/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month!

This month, we recognize the millions of children, teens, and adults living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It is an opportunity to increase understanding, challenge misconceptions, and remind one another that ADHD does not define a person’s potential.

People with ADHD may experience challenges with focus, attention, and self-regulation, but they also bring unique perspectives, creativity, passion, and strengths to our families, schools, workplaces, and communities. As we recognize ADHD Awareness Month, let’s commit to building a more understanding and inclusive society—one where individuals with ADHD have access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive.

Awareness leads to acceptance. Understanding leads to inclusion.
And support opens doors to opportunity.

Let’s continue to support, include, and empower people with ADHD—not just in October, but every day.

10/12/2026

Happy National Farmers’ Day! 🌾 Let’s honor the hardworking farmers fueling our society and economy. Thank a farmer today for their endless dedication!

10/10/2026

World Mental Health Day urges us to break the stigma and make care accessible for all. Together, we can change the world’s view on mental health. Learn more: https://api.ripl.com/s/bulpcz

10/09/2026

Our small businesses deserve to operate without fear and we are fighting back!

The businesses in our community have shown incredible resilience. They are the backbone of our neighborhoods, our corridors, and our economy. That is what makes the recent string of organized criminal activity targeting our small businesses so deeply disturbing and so deeply personal.

No one who is simply opening up shop for the day should have to fear being vandalized . No business owner who has poured their time, energy, passion, and livelihood into building something should ever fear watching it be devastated by criminals.

I am grateful to the Chatham Business Association for their leadership and crucial support. And to Melinda Kelly and the entire 75th Street business community thank you for bringing us together to keep our community safer and stronger.

Working together, we will make our streets, our neighborhoods, and our business districts safer for everyone.