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Rashid, Porfirio host Town Hall Meeting April 19, 2025

Join State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid and State Senator Mike Porfirio to discuss legislative updates, the impact of federal changes on Illinois, and the continued efforts to fight for working families.

The Town Hall meeting will be held on April, 19 2025 beginning at 12 NOON.

It will be located at Havlicek Elementary School, 6401 15th St., Berwyn.

Rashid and Porfirio will answer questions from the audience involving legislative updates, impact of Federal changes on Illinois and continued efforts to fight for working families.

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