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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📣 DATE CHANGE! Our final Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meeting has been rescheduled to Monday, August 10, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at our District Office (1252 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine), across from the Buehler YMCA. Please enter through Door 5.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for another successful Mobile DMV event!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Our Youth Advisory Council wrapped up our Community Budget Project this week!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who stopped by for our Office Hours! It was great connecting with constituents, answering questions, and hearing directly about the issues that matter most to our community.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Our district office will be closed on Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. If you need to get in touch with our team, please email info@repsyed.com and we’ll respond as soon as we can.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Our office is excited to host another Mobile DMV event in partnership with the Illinois Secretary of State and Palatine Township!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Thank you to the Assessors from Palatine, Elk Grove, Wheeling, and Barrington Township for an informative presentation on property taxes and local government!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

We are excited to announce our Youth Fair: for the youth, by the youth! 📣

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Join us for our May Office Hours on Monday, May 4th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Ela Library and 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Palatine Library! 📚☀️ We look forward to connecting with you and helping with any questions about state services or community resources.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This month, our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) debated HB 1155, a bill that would require the University of Illinois System to divest its endowment funds from fossil fuel companies and adopt updated investment policies moving forward.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Our next Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meeting is on Monday, April 27th from 5 - 6 PM at our District Office (1252 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine). Please enter through Door 5. We hope to see you there! 😎 Learn more and sign up for updates: repnabeelasyed.org/youth-advisory-council.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

We celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new Emergency Services Training Center at Harper College, alongside local and state elected officials, first responders, faculty, students, and community supporters.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Sign up below to join an interactive conversation on reducing plastic waste and building more sustainable communities. Event Details: Saturday, April 11 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist, Palatine RSVP at: tinyurl.com/PlasticsApri...

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Last week, I joined an incredible panel at Harper College in honor of Women’s History Month. After the panel, I had such great conversations with students from Harper. It was an honest, thoughtful, and uplifting panel. Very grateful to have been a part of such a powerful and collaborative space.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Our office will have a table at the Lake Zurich Area Community Expo THIS Saturday, April 11th! This is a FREE event filled with games, community resources, raffles, and more! We hope to see you there! 🎟️ Date: Saturday, April 11 Time: 9am - 1pm Location: Foglia YMCA Lake Zurich

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

This session, I’ve been fighting for transparency, public input, and stronger consumer protections this session and we're making real progress. Here's a quick update on some of the bills I’ve been working hard to move through the House and on to the Senate. 🏛️

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

I had a great time at our office hours connecting with young constituents to learn about their concerns and answer their questions. Thank you to everyone who was able to stop by; always appreciate the chance to meet with constituents. Until next time! 📚

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Join us for our April Office Hours on this coming Monday, April 6th from 5:00 to 6:00 PM at the Ela Library and 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Palatine Library! 📚 We look forward to connecting with you and helping with any questions about state services or community resources.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Lots of engaging debate at our Youth Advisory Council meeting this past Monday! 🗣️ We debated the Children's Social Media Safety Act and issues that directly impact young people.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Last week, we had a two and a half hour committee hearing on my bill to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (HB1443). The room was packed with lobbyists and pharmaceutical company representatives, taking turns to testify.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

As Women's History Month comes to a close, I've been thinking about the inspiring panel I was part of earlier this month with the Local Talks podcast.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I had the privilege of attending the Annual Student–Lawmakers Substance Use Prevention Luncheon at Stevenson High School.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

High school students in our community, this opportunity is for you! The Illinois Psychiatric Society is now accepting submissions for the Carl C. Bell, MD Memorial Award Essay Competition.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

I served as the Keynote Speaker for the Illinois YMCA Youth & Government Opening Ceremony, where I joined over 1,000 student leaders from across the state!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

On April 1st, I’ll be joining a panel of incredible leaders in our community to celebrate Women’s History Month. We hope you join us on Wednesday 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Harper College’s Performing Arts Center!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Our next Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meeting is just one week away! The first official District 51 Fellowship meeting will follow from 6–7 PM.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Want to make your voice heard in Springfield? Filing a witness slip is one of the simplest ways to share your position on legislation before a committee hearing.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I was honored to receive the Legislator of the Year award from Delta Kappa Gamma, the international society for key women educators, in recognition of my work to expand early childcare access, strengthen K–12 public schools, and put responsible guardrails around AI in classrooms.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Join us for our March Office Hours on Monday, March 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Palatine Public Library! 📚🍀 We look forward to connecting with you and helping with any questions about state services or community resources.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Our next Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meeting is 2 weeks away on Monday, March 30th from 5-6pm at our District Office! Join us as we debate bills, receive a legislative recap from Rep Syed, and more!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Last week, I had the chance to welcome two inspiring students, Sumedha and Sanvi, to our district office and recognized them for their work with The Bookmark Project.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I had the pleasure of visiting my old school, Sundling Junior High, to recognize some incredible students for their hard work and dedication in passing their bilingual standard exams!

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

I welcomed two students from my district to my office who presented their pitch for an invention that detects plaque! I had a great time meeting with some impressive young constituents who are working hard to make a difference in their community.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

As we head into the final days of Ramadan, I had the privilege of breaking fast with the Libertyville and Stevenson High School Muslim Student Associations 🌙

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I had the honor of attending Alex's Eagle Scout Ceremony this past weekend! It was a privilege to share some words about what his dedication to earning this rank represents and the commitment to service and community that defines Eagle Scouts.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Applications are now open for Cook County’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Exciting things are happening in Hoffman Estates! I attended the ribbon cutting for W3Body in Hoffman Estates, a training gym focused on strength training, core conditioning, and small group personal training in a supportive and empowering environment.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Breast cancer rates are rising, especially among younger women, and too many families are being impacted before age 40. That’s why I filed House Bill 5001 to expand insurance coverage for routine mammograms and lower the screening age, helping ensure earlier detection and better outcomes.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Two legislative breakfasts with our Park Districts and Commissioners means double the fun! Thank you to the Illinois Association of Park Districts for inviting me to their Mundelein and Schaumburg Legislative Breakfasts, where I got to meet park district leaders from both Lake and Cook Counties.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Important news for senior homeowners from me and Ela Township Assessor Bonnie Barrington! 🏡 The Senior Freeze Exemption income limit is increasing from $65,000 to $75,000 in taxable year 2026, then $77,000 in 2027 and $79,000 in 2028.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Earlier this week, I had an amazing time attending the Community Talkback & Panel in support of Harper College’s Spring production of “Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant.”

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Had back to back Legislative Breakfasts yesterday morning starting off with the Doig Chapter’s Credit Union breakfast in Vernon Hills and then the City of Rolling Meadows’ inaugural Legislative Breakfast to discuss 2026 legislative priorities and hear updates on ongoing initiatives across the city.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

1 WEEK AWAY❗ Our FIRST Youth Advisory Council (YAC) meeting of 2026 is just one week away! During our first meeting we will introduce what the YAC’s mission is, what projects we will work on, and provide information about our District Fellowship Program.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Scholarship Opportunity! The Illinois Retail Merchants Association recently launched the Retail Scholarship Challenge, which encourages high school seniors to develop creative, practical solutions to real business challenges with teams competing for scholarships of up to $60,000.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

In honor of National Social Work Month, I am honored to join local leaders and practitioners for “Holding Up the Sky: The Essential Role of Social Workers in Mental Health Support, Access, Advocacy, and Community Care.”

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Our office is partnering with the Harper College Theatre Arts Program to host a Community Talkback in advance of the upcoming production, Dirty Turk aka Dirty Immigrant.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Our district office will be closed on Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day. If you need to get in touch with our team, please email info@repsyed.com, and we will respond as soon as we reopen.

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State Rep. Nabeela Syed @repnabeelasyed.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Recently, I had the opportunity to visit Greater Family Health’s Palatine Health Center and tour their expanded facility. It was great to meet with their team and learn more about the comprehensive services they provide as a Federally Qualified Health Center.

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