State Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) is planning a series
of informal, public meetings at area coffee shops to gather community input on the many issues facing the state of Illinois.

“I look forward to meeting with members of the community in a welcoming setting where we can put politics and partisan bickering aside and discuss the real challenges facing our communities and our state,” Manley said.

“Hearing local feedback on proposals before us in
the House is crucial to my effectiveness and strength as an advocate for our region.”

Manley’s Listening Tour schedule is below:

When: Thursday, January 24 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Southern Belle’s Pancake House located at 1819 Knapp Drive in Crest Hill

When: Sunday, January 26 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: Louis-Joliet Mall – (food court) at 3340 Mall Loop Drive in Joliet

When: Monday, January 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Where: Starbucks located at 261 S. Weber Road in Bolingbrook

“While there are many tough decisions ahead of us related to health care, education, pensions, and the state budget, I am certain we cannot reach sufficient resolutions without open, honest dialogue,” said Manley. “I will also be encouraging any interested residents to join one or more of my citizen-led issue advisory committees that will meet quarterly to discuss state policies and community concerns.”

For more information on Manley’s Listening Tour, advisory committees, or any other state issues, please contact her full-time constituent service office by emailing RepManley@gmail.com, or visiting her office
at 2701 Black Road, Suite 201 in Joliet which is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to accommodate schedules of working and busy
residents.