by Joe Giatras | Oct 10, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Breast Cancer Awareness Month For decades, October has been recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. During this month, we wear pink to honor all those whose lives have been affected by this disease and to educate women about early detection and...
by Joe Giatras | Oct 3, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Support DV survivors with LovePurse When a woman flees domestic violence and begins rebuilding her life, it’s crucially important for her to know that she has the heartfelt support of her community. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness month, my...
by Joe Giatras | Sep 26, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Talking with DuPage women in business Earlier this week, we welcomed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton to the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, where we gathered a group of DuPage women for a roundtable discussion focused on financial issues. I was so impressed by the...
by Joe Giatras | Sep 19, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Naper Pride Fest I think the diversity and vibrancy of our communities might come as a surprise to some people outside DuPage County. I wish some of those people could have joined us at the Naper Pride Fest last Saturday. For the third year in a row, the...
by Joe Giatras | Sep 12, 2024 | Newsletters
COVER STORY Finding mental health resources in DuPage As a member of the House Committee on Mental Health and Addiction, I have been working hard to improve access to care and advocate for people who need help, in our district and throughout Illinois. So I was deeply...