May 8th

May 8th

Learn Mental Health Advocacy MONDAY We cannot let stigma and silence stop people from getting the mental illness treatment they need and deserve. As a member of the House Committee on Mental Health and Addiction, I want to invite you to join a virtual conversation...
May 1st

May 1st

Supporting our School Libraries One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a lifelong love of reading. Our public school libraries do so much to open the doors of literature to children, introducing them to a vast storehouse of information and helping them...
April 24th

April 24th

Our seniors need your support Our seniors need your support. Earlier this week, I spent some time with members of the DuPage Senior Citizens Council at their Lombard office. (That’s me with some of their great people – and Shane, Executive Director Marylin...
April 17th

April 17th

ABLE accounts for people with disabilities One of the great things about being your State Representative is having the ability to serve as a convener – bringing people together to share their stories and come up with new ideas. Last month, my office hosted an...
April 10th

April 10th

Building financial literacy If you’re doing your taxes and feeling like you need to get a better handle on your personal finances, there’s help available from the State of Illinois. The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub is an online resource for adults and...
April 3rd

April 3rd

Help us stock Teen Parent Connection’s Pantry From now through April 30, my office is collecting essential items for Teen Parent Connection in Glen Ellyn. We’re collecting diapers (especially in need of size 4), baby wipes, adult body wash, sunscreen and...