State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid

09/04/2026

We’re grateful to have Karla Rodas at our district office each week, helping our neighbors connect with the resources and services they need.

Through our partnership with Arab American Family Services (AAFS), Karla provides weekly Mobile Office Hours, connecting families and individuals with healthcare, Medicaid, SNAP, CEDA/LIHEAP, housing assistance, immigration and employment services, translation support, and more.

Karla has helped hundreds of people in our community navigate these systems, find the right resources, and get the support they deserve. We’re proud to partner with AAFS to make these services more accessible to our neighbors.

If you or someone you know could use support, appointments are required. Contact Karla at [email protected] or 708-599-2237 to schedule a visit.

09/04/2026

One month from today, I'll be at North Riverside's Commons Park, celebrating the monarch butterfly. But why is the monarch so significant, especially at this time of the year? Because this is the migration season, and it represents a journey of resilience.

09/03/2026

Heat Advisory in Effect

Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially for children, older adults, and individuals with underlying health conditions.

Helpful Reminders to Stay Safe:
✅ Stay hydrated—drink water regularly
✅ Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours
✅ Check in on neighbors and loved ones
✅ Never leave children or pets in vehicles
✅ Avoid alcohol

Cooling Centers Available Near the 21st District:

To stay safe during this and future heat advisories, remember that cooling centers are open throughout Cook County, including the following locations in or near our district:

•The Berwyn Senior Center: 3320 Grove Avenue
•Berwyn Public Library: 2701 S. Harlem Avenue
•LSF Brookfield Library: 3541 Park Ave., Brookfield IL
Calumet Township: 12633 S. Ashland Ave., Calumet IL
•Cicero (Community Building): 2250 S. 49th Ave, Cicero, IL
•Cicero (Police Department): 4901 W. Cermak Rd, Cicero IL
•Cicero (Public Safety Building): 5410 W 34th St., Cicero IL
•Cicero Township (Village Building), 4949 W. Cermak Rd., Cicero IL
•Oak Park Township: 130 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Park IL
•Riverside Township, 27 Riverside Rd., Riverside IL
•Stickney Township (Louis S. Viverity Senior Center), 7745 S. Leamington Ave., Burbank IL

➡️ Visit Cook County Department of Public Health or click here for additional cooling centers: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/cooling-centers?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=

Please keep this information accessible in case of future advisories. Our office is here to help connect you with local resources and support—don’t hesitate to reach out.

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

Make sure to stop by our office for Arab American Family Services’ (AAFS) Mobile Hours!

AAFS Mobile Hours are every Tuesday from 10 am to 4 pm.

A representative from AAFS will be sharing resources and support related to healthcare, SNAP, CEDA/LIHEAP, rental assistance, and more.

Appointments are required. Contact Karla at [email protected] or call 708-599-2237 to schedule a visit.

08/30/2026

I’m proud to receive a 100% rating on the 2026 Environmental Scorecard from The Illinois Environmental Council for my commitment to environmental policies this year.

I’ll continue to fight for clean air, clean water, and a more sustainable future for our communities.

08/30/2026

In partnership with Museums In the Park, Rep. Rashid is offering the 21st District complimentary general admissions for up to 4 people to 11 Illinois participating institutions.

Museums in the Park Card is the 21st District’s educational passport to Chicago’s world-class museums. The 2026 Constituent Card allows our district to explore the ways that Chicago-area museums make a difference in Illinois and we are excited to offer this to our district!

📍REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Please read Rules and Guidelines:

•The card can only be used to grant basic admission to no more than four individuals.
•In order to receive the card you must complete the Google Form by either scanning the QR Code or clicking on the link below.
•Prior to requesting a date, please check museum hours of operation as they each vary.
•Your reservation is not confirmed until this form is complete and you receive a confirmation email from our office.
•Our office needs a minimum of 48-72 hours to process. We will be unable to accommodate last minute requests.
•Once confirmed, you will receive an email with a letter from our office. This letter will serve as your entry “ticket” and must be shown upon arrival to the museum.

To learn more, please email [email protected]. To register, scan the QR code or click on link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/107ivQCgYdfxuvO1t1j1WdKvwuw8QLRxX-A-JNOMOFXw/edit?usp=drivesdk

08/27/2026

🦋Southwest Monarch Festival 🦋

Saturday, October 3 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Commons Park North Riverside 2418 Westover Ave, Riverside, IL 60546

Join us for our annual Monarch Festival — a free, family-friendly celebration of the monarch butterfly and the communities it connects across North America. Enjoy hands-on activities, pollinator education, milkweed planting, art, music, and community science opportunities for all ages.

08/27/2026

SUMMIT!

Join my office and State Senator Mike Porfirio's office on Friday, November 20, 2026, for our next Mobile DMV event, in collaboration with the Illinois Secretary of State and the Illinois Tollway

Location: Summit Public Library District, 6233 S Archer Rd, Summit, IL 60501, USA
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

REGISTRATION FOR THE MOBILE DMV IS REQUIRED

Appointments are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your spot or for more information, contact Representative Rashid’s office:

Phone: (708) 956-7563
Email: [email protected]
If emailing, please use the subject line:
"11/20/26 Mobile DMV Registration"

The Secretary of State’s office will be available to assist with:
-Renewing or correcting driver’s licenses
-Upgrading standard driver’s licenses to REAL ID-compliant licenses
-Obtaining or renewing Standard or REAL ID state identification cards
-Issuing free state ID cards for seniors age 65+
-Purchasing license plate stickers
-Attendees will also have the opportunity to:
-Register as an organ/tissue donor
-Register to vote while applying for a driver’s license or ID

A list of required documents for first-time ID and REAL ID issuance is available at:
https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/drivers/appointments.htmlRepresentatives

I-PASS services will also be available at our Mobile DMV event, with no appointment required and services open to everyone. Stop by the I-PASS table to open or manage an account, get a sticker tag, pay toll invoices, or learn about I-PASS Assist. Please bring your vehicle license plate number.

08/26/2026

I’m pleased to share that HB 2955 has officially been signed into law.

Governor JB Pritzker signed my legislation creating the PFAS Wastewater Citizen Protection Committee, strengthening our efforts to protect Illinois’ water from dangerous, long-lasting chemicals.

HB 2955 tasks the committee with developing a PFAS Action Plan to address the monitoring, mitigation, and elimination of PFAS in the state's wastewater systems, and with identifying how to pay for that work so the costs also fall on the manufacturers that produce PFAS rather than on just wastewater agencies, taxpayers, and ratepayers. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are widely used, break down slowly, and contaminate water and soil, making them an ongoing risk to Illinois communities.

For decades, corporations have polluted the water our families depend on and left communities to pay for the damage. That has to change.

Access to safe, clean water is a basic human right. This new law gives Illinois a path forward to protect our water and hold polluters accountable.

This law moves Illinois closer to cleaner water, greater accountability for polluters, and stronger protections for communities across our state.