Wheaton, IL – Jan. 21, 2010 – State Senator Randy Hultgren (R-Wheaton) is informing members of the Armed Forces who have recently returned from a combat zone or are currently deployed that the Illinois CPA Society will again be providing free tax assistance and guidance to them for their service. This program also extends to the immediate family of the military member.

“This free tax service is a great way to honor the service members who have provided a great service to this country. The Illinois CPA Society provides this service as a way to show their appreciation for our military members and I commend them,” said Senator Hultgren.

Wheaton, IL - January 19, 2010 – Senator Randy Hultgren (R-Wheaton) is informing low-income families and individuals in the 48th legislative district of the opportunity to have their taxes prepared for free. The Center for Economic Progress’ free tax and financial services can file taxes for those who qualify for free and help them quickly receive every dollar they are entitled to in their tax refund.

The Center for Economic Progress operates over 30 free tax sites throughout Illinois and most are open January 23 through April 15. Families earning under $50,000 and individuals earning under $25,000 are eligible to use their services. The Center expects to serve more than 35,000 families, returning over $50 million back to their communities.

Wheaton, IL - Jan. 12, 2010 - State Senator Randy Hultgren (R-Wheaton) would like to inform citizens of the 48th Legislative District of the Illinois General Assembly Scholarship. This program allows each member of the Illinois General Assembly to award scholarships to students who have been active in public and civic affairs and who need scholarship assistance. All scholarships for tuition are for one year only and do not cover school fees, books, room or board. Students may be awarded the scholarship more than once, so feel free to apply each year. To qualify for the scholarship the student’s permanent address must be in the 48th district; the student must be accepted at the university of choice as full time, and the student must be active in public or civic affairs.

Springfield IL - Jan. 1, 2010 - A new law which constitutes American Sign Language (ASL) as a foreign language for the purpose of meeting university admission requirements in Illinois will go into effect in 2010. This law will require each public university to award academic credit for the successful completion of any ASL course offered or approved by the university, which may be applied toward the satisfaction of the foreign language requirements of the university.