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Budzinski to host town hall in Champaign next Friday

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CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski will hold a town hall in Champaign on Friday, May 29, giving residents a chance to ask questions about her work in Congress and hear directly about her efforts on behalf of working families across Central and Southern Illinois.

Budzinski, who represents Illinois’ 13th Congressional District,

Tickets are free, but required to attend and are available on a first-come, first-served basis through this link. Residents are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible to secure their spot. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream option will also be available.

“I look forward to the opportunity to answer your questions about my work in Congress and share how I am fighting for working families across Central and Southern Illinois,” Budzinski said.

The event presents an opportunity for community members to engage directly with their representative on issues ranging from economic priorities and working family concerns to broader legislative efforts in Washington.

The location is TBD, and residents with questions are encouraged to reach out ahead of the event.

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