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State legislators form sustainable fuels caucus
Rep. Terra Costa Howard, a Glen Ellyn Democrat, along with five other legislators formed the Sustainable Caucus to address domestic energy supply needs, other policy solutions to air and environmental quality issues and explore alternative energies like ethanol, hydrogen and biodiesel.
‘My kids will have to live with the decisions that I make’: How parenthood affects moms in office
When Kara Lambert first ran for Mundelein trustee in 2019, a man cornered her in a local Walgreens and asked how she effectively could serve while also being a mom to her then-2-year-old son, Theo.
‘Crisis pregnancy centers’ could face legal action under measure poised for Pritzker’s signature
Democrats pass three other measures shoring up reproductive health access By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Illinois would become one of the first states to make so-called crisis pregnancy centers subject to the same consumer fraud standards as car...
April 3rd
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 toothbrushes for kids, and toothpaste.
March 27th
As Women’s History Month comes to an end, I’d like to take a moment to remember our own Helen Plum, who contributed so much to our communities.
March 20th
Tomorrow (March 21) is World Down Syndrome Day, and I’ll be rocking my wacky socks in honor of the day. To further raise awareness, my office is participating in the Rock Your Socks Drive, collecting new, unused socks throughout the month of March.