Illinois State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes

Cervantes urges residents to apply for assistance with energy bills

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, October 01, 2026 03:08 PM

CHICAGO – To combat rising energy prices, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes encourages eligible families in the 1st District to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

“People throughout Illinois are struggling with the rising cost of energy bills,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “Every Illinois resident should be able to have a suitable temperature in their house, and it’s our job to make that a reality.”

Cervantes announces additional funding to improve food security

Details: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, September 22, 2026 01:42 PM

CHICAGO – State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes announced that new funding is available through the Illinois Grocery Initiative’s New Stores in Food Deserts, Equipment Upgrades and Grocery Rescue grant programs – representing a $26 million effort addressing food deserts and preventing the closure of grocery stores in communities across Illinois.

“The Illinois Grocery Initiative helps ensure residents in every community can put food on their tables,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “By investing in our communities’ existing grocery stores and bringing new ones to the area, we are supporting the ability of residents across Illinois to have access to fresh food close to home.”

Cervantes organiza un evento sobre recursos familiares el 21 de septiembre

Details: Category: Press Releases; Tuesday, September 15, 2026 02:13 PM

CHICAGO – Para apoyar a los vecinos de todo primer distrito, el senador estatal Javier Loera Cervantes se ha asociado con Family Focus Cicero para organizar un evento sobre recursos familiares.

"Contribuir a la comunidad es una parte fundamental de mi labor como senador estatal y es algo importante para mí personalmente," afirmó Cervantes (D- Chicago). "Este evento ofrecerá una amplia variedad de servicios a los residentes, ayudándoles a acceder a los recursos que necesitan".

Cervantes to hold family resources event on Sept. 21

Details: Category: Press Releases; Friday, September 11, 2026 11:51 AM

CHICAGO – To support residents throughout the 1st District, State Senator Javier Loera Cervantes is partnering with Family Focus Cicero to host a family resources event.

“Giving back to the community is a core part of my role as a state senator and is important to me personally,” said Cervantes (D-Chicago). “This event will offer many different services for residents, helping them access the resources they need.”

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