CHICAGO – State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. will host a Facebook town hall Tuesday, Oct. 14 to provide updates from the spring legislative session and set expectations for the scheduled fall veto session.

“As a State Senator, I am doing my best work when I am doing the work of the people I represent,” said Sims (D-Chicago). “Being transparent and having open dialogue is the best way to achieve that.”

Sims will host a virtual town hall on Tuesday, Oct. 14 from 6-7 p.m. on his Facebook account found at www.facebook.com/SenElgieSims17. Sims will discuss legislation passed during the spring, how the federal government’s actions have affected Illinois, and what people can expect during the fall veto session.

Following Sims’ update, he will answer questions from the public. To submit a question ahead of time, click here. If time allows, he will also answer questions left in the chat box.

People with questions can call Sims’ office at 773-933-7715.