SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois State Senator Ira Silverstein (D–Chicago) today announced that he will be hosting four town halls in his district this July and August. Silverstein plans to discuss major issues brought forth to the General Assembly this session including the State budget, education reform, workers compensation reform and gaming expansion. Silverstein will also highlight legislation he sponsored this year.

"The town halls continue my efforts to maintain an open dialogue with my constituents about what I am doing to represent them while in Springfield," Silverstein said. "I represent a district that contacts me through letters, emails and phone calls to let me know their position on the issues facing Illinois and hold me accountable for my votes. I hope that constituents will join me at one of my town halls as I look forward to meeting with people in my district to further discuss these issues."

State Senator Ira Silverstein’s 2011 Town Hall Meetings:

When: Tuesday, July 26, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Where: North Park Village Apartments Community Center
5801 – H North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60646

When: Wednesday, July 27, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Where: Oakton Community Center
4701 Oakton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076

When: Tuesday, August 2, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Where: Devon Bank Center
6445 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60645

When: Wednesday, August 3, 7:00 – 9:00 P.M.
Where: Prairie View Community Center
6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL 60053

For further information regarding the town halls, please contact Senator Silverstein’s district office at 773-743-5015 or Springfield office at 217-782-5500.