U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) will host a telephone town hall to discuss the ongoing government shutdown beginning at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7.

Casten will take questions from constituents throughout the town hall.

Those that wish to participate in the town hall should call 833-708-2162.

The event also will be streamed live at: https://www.facebook.com/RepSeanCasten/