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…
Summer Office Hours
June 1st - September 1st
Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fridays: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Park Hunt
Park Hunt
Looking for summer fun with the family? Join State Representative Mary Beth Canty’s Park Hunt, running from June 16 to August 15! Explore local parks, solve puzzles, win prizes, and enter a raffle — all while enjoying the outdoors! 🌳
Museum Card
Free General Admission for Constituents of State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, 54th District.
Adler Planetarium
Art Institute of Chicago
Brookfield Zoo
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Children’s Museum
Please Request the Card at least 14 Days in Advance.
*Requests to the Art Institute or Shedd Aquarium will require coming into the office to pick-up the card before your visit.
Chicago Academy of Science/ Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Chicago History Museum
DuSable Black History Museum
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Lincoln Park Zoo
Museum of Contemporary Art
Museum of Science & Industry
National Museum of Mexican Art
National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
Shedd Aquarium
Each month we host a seasonal Chat with Canty. For June, join us at Dairy Queen for for an ice cream treat!
June 12th, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
307 E. Northwest Hwy.
Palatine, IL 60067
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June Donation Drive
Each month my office works with a different local organization to collect items to donate to folks who need them. Be sure to check them out HERE! If you would like to donate in person at our district office, come by between 9:30 AM and 4:30 PM.
Thank you to everyone who donates!
Wheeling Township Mental Health Board Opening!
State law states that the Boards consist of a well-rounded group with extensive professional and/or personal knowledge of the service options and financial matters in the three key areas the Board covers: mental health, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. The ideal candidate should be prepared to take an active role in guiding the Board during its formative years. Candidates may not work for an organization which receives funding from the Board. Retired or former employees may be considered. Board members must live within Wheeling Township. Applications due July 8th.
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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The WTS Foundation awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in transportation, emphasizing the role of women and girls in the transportation field.
Eligibility:
Applicant must be a high school senior attending school in the Chicagoland area.
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Currently studying math, science, and technology.
Considering a career in a transportation-related field.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: Will open again later this year.
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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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The NSGP-IL program offers up to $150,000 in grants for security enhancements to eligible not-for-profit organizations in Illinois that are considered high-risk for threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism due to their profile, ideology, mission, or beliefs.
This opportunity is available until July 1st, 2025.
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$20 million NOFO for the Illinois Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP-IL), administered by IEMA-OHS, has been extended to 08/01/2025.
To learn more about this funding opportunity, visit the IEMA-OHS website.
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Up to $500 available.
If interested, email our office at info@repmbc.com for an application by July 25th. All applications are due by July 30th.
These scholarships are primarily intended for youth oriented outdoor activities.
