The IFB presented Senator Hastings with this award in Matteson on Monday afternoon.

TINLEY PARK – The Illinois Farm Bureau awarded State Senator Michael E. Hastings (D - Tinley Park) the “Friend of Agriculture Award” for his continued support of Illinois' farming community.

Local farm bureau trustees chose Sen. Hastings for the award because of his strong voting records and his support of legislation that significantly improves Illinois agriculture.

"Senator Hastings is a great advocate for agriculture in the state of Illinois. He partners with farmers down in Sangamon County to learn more about one of the largest industries in our state," said Cook County Farm Bureau’s Bona Heinsohn. "Moreover, he supports farming legislation in our state."

“Being selected as a "Friend of Agriculture" is really an honor—especially knowing the decision was made by local county Farm Bureau leaders and members," said Hastings. "I'm truly grateful for not only the award, but the friendships I have made across our great State of Illinois."

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Olympia Fields – Join State Senator Michael Hastings (D–Orland Park) for Coffee With The Capitol, an evening of community fellowship with co-host Mayor Debbie Meyers-Martin. Wednesday, October 14th, from 6 - 8 p.m., at John's American Grill in Olympia Square Shopping Center (3462 Vollmer Road, Olympia Fields, IL).

For more information on this event, please contact Senator Hastings' district office at (708) 283-4125.

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HOMEWOOD – State Senator Michael Hastings (D– Orland Park) believes that no one should go without a proper dinner on Thanksgiving Day. That is why he is teaming up with community charitable organizations to provide 200 Thanksgiving dinners to local families with developmentally disabled children.

“Thanksgiving is a time to give back to our neighbors and community,” Hastings said. “Helping families in our community who could use a hand is the least we can do in the spirit of the holiday season.”

Hastings will be working with Suburban Access – an independent service coordination and advocacy agency that works with children and adults who have disabilities – and the United Way at the Suburban Access headquarters from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25 at 900 Maple Avenue in Homewood.

If you would like to make a charitable donation for this event, please go to the Suburban Access website at http://www.subacc.org/ and click on the “Donate” button or call Carrie at (708) 799-9190.

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Saturday, October 18, 2014
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

19th District Office of
Senator Michael E. Hastings

813 School Ave., Matteson, IL 60443

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