U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Winfield, is accepting applications for fall semester internships in his Washington, D.C., and Illinois offices.

The positions are unpaid and will run approximately from September to December, according to a news release from his office. Applicants with Illinois ties are preferred. Academic credit is often available.

Interns in the Washington office will be responsible for greeting visitors, answering phones, giving tours of the U.S. Capitol, and assisting staff with policy-related projects. Interns in the Geneva office may be asked to help with administrative functions, conduct casework on behalf of constituents, and assist with special projects.