State Rep. Nicholas "Nick" Smith

Honored to attend the groundbreaking for Advocate Health Care’s new South Side hospital, the first hospital built on Chicago’s South Side in more than 100 years.

This historic $1 billion investment will expand access to quality health care and wellness services while helping address long-standing health disparities in our communities. Thank you to everyone who helped make this vision a reality.

📚🎓 Scholarship Opportunity Alert! 🎓📚

The Illinois Legislative Black Caucus Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Scholarship Program! Since 2002, the Foundation has awarded nearly $2 million in scholarships to deserving students and will provide over $150,000 in scholarships again this year.

⏰ Application deadline extended to June 12th!

Don't miss this opportunity to invest in your future. Apply today and share with students who may qualify!
🔗 Apply here: https://illinoislegislativeblackcaucusfoundation.formstack.com/forms/2026_copy

SHREDDING IS HERE!

Join us this Thursday MAY 21ST from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Pullman Community Center at 10355 S Woodlawn Ave for:

-Document Shredding (shredding on-site)
-Electronic Recycling
-Dumpster
-Prescription Pill Disposal

*ALL SERVICES ARE DRIVE-THRU ONLY

Free robotics workshop happening this Saturday 5/2
10am-12pm at the Crete Township Community Center. For more information, please see the flyer below.

📢 LIHEAP is available! Need utility bill assistance, we’ve got your back!

CEDA Energy Services is here to help income eligible households in Cook County manage heating and electric costs.

🗓️ All income eligible households can apply now – August 15, 2026, or until funds are exhausted!

Visit 🌐 CEDAorg.net/Bills to apply online TODAY!
Call 📞 (800) 571- CEDA (2332) to learn more!

✅ You can also visit CEDAorg.net/Bills to download our flyer for LIHEAP! Please share it with loved ones and community members who may benefit. A simple share could connect someone to the help they need!