Illinois State Representative Mary Beth Canty
Serving the 54th District of Illinois
About State Representative Mary Beth Canty
Elected to the Illinois General Assembly in 2022, Mary Beth Canty represents the 54th District of Illinois, which includes Arlington Heights, Palatine, and Prospect Heights, and portions of Buffalo Grove, Mt. Prospect, and Wheeling.
Canty is an attorney, specializing in insurance coverage and construction liability. She was elected to the Arlington Heights Village Board of Trustees in 2019. In 2020, she was appointed…
Upcoming events
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Chat with Canty
Join us this fall season in our District Office for our Chat with Canty
Community Resources
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Constituent Museum Card
Museums in the Park has partnered with the State of Illinois to offer free general admission for constituents of State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, 54th District.
Learn more about the program by clicking the button below.
Please Request the Card at least 14 Days in Advance.
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Monthly Newsletter
Sign up for our monthly email newsletter to get the latest updates on local events, helpful resources, legislative outreach, and how our office is working for you. From community highlights to service opportunities, it's a quick and easy way to stay informed and involved.
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October Donation Drive
Each month my office works with a different local organization to collect items to donate to folks who need them. If you would like to donate in person at our district office, stop by during our office hours.
Thank you to everyone who donates!
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Immigration Resources
For resources on ICE, Immigration, and knowing your Rights, please click on the link below.
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Child Tax Credit
This tax season, take a few minutes to file your return and make sure you don’t miss out on the support your family has earned.
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File a Witness Slip
Follow these steps to file a Witness Slip and make your voice heard.
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District 214 Referendum
For more information about the Referendum for School District 214
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District 23 Referendum
For more information about the Referendum for School District 23
Scholarship & Grant Opportunities
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The State of Illinois provides an education scholarship for the dependents of veterans who are either Missing In Action, a Prisoner of War, died while on active duty, or were disabled due to service.
An eligible dependent is entitled to full payment of tuition and mandatory fees to any Illinois state supported college or university for a period equivalent to 4 years of enrollment, including summer terms.
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This is an essay contest put on by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.
~Eligible: Resident of Cook County and intend to study in a field of natural science.
~Deadline: Rolling
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SEF helps Illinois residents attending in-state colleges by reducing student debt, making it possible for more Illinoisians to pursue higher education. To qualify, borrowers must attend a public or private not-for-profit institution.
Learn more about the Fund here: https://www.il-sef.com/
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Union Pacific Railroad's application period for the 2026 Community Ties Giving Program provides small- and medium-sized grants to local organizations in communities across our network.
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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant programs that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform research and development (R&D) on technology of interest to federal agencies. Both projects provide funding to explore the potential of high-tech products and encourage commercialization of those products. This program would provide a state match to companies that have received awards through the SBIR and STTR grant programs.
Deadline: June 2027
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The program targets housing projects which preserve single-family, owner-occupied housing and encourage neighborhood revitalization. The funds are available to local governments to address housing needs of eligible low-to-moderate income households. Rehabilitation codes and standards which address mechanical, structural, energy efficiency and other associated rehabilitation activities should, at a minimum, incorporate applicable State plumbing, electrical and lead based paint codes as well as any local rehabilitation codes and standards.
Deadline: June 2027
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The ETIP Program aims to enhance employment opportunities for Illinois citizens by assisting Illinois employers in upgrading the technological skills of their workforce and introducing efficient business practices, allowing them to be more efficient and competitive and expand their market shares. The training and upgraded skills will help facilitate increases in employee earnings, future employment opportunities, and economic self-sufficiency.