4th Annual Heroes & Helicopters

Join my office and Rep. Yang Rohr for our 4^th annual Heroes & Helicopters community showcase! On Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents can meet with heroes in their community and enjoy close-up views of equipment, trucks, and helicopters used by our first responders. This event is free of charge and takes place at Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Dr. in Naperville. For more information, contact my office at 630-601-9961.

Used Crayon Recycling Drive

Do you have old, broken, or unwanted crayons? You can freely dispose of any and all unused crayons at my Used Crayon Recycling Drive from now until the end of the month! In collaboration with SCARCE, an award-winning environmental education non-profit dedicated to building sustainable communities, we are collecting crayons to be made into SUPER crayons used by educational and health care professionals alike.

Drop-off locations:

• B.R. Ryall YMCA, 49 Deicke Dr., Glen Ellyn
• Fry Family YMCA, 2120 95th St., Naperville

Mobile Office Hours this Weekend!

My office is having an upcoming Mobile Office Hours on Saturday, July 19 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Oswald's Pharmacy on 88 W. Gartner Rd in Naperville. Mobile office hours offer residents the opportunity to meet with me and my district office staff, give input on state issues, and access informational resources. State Representative Yang Rohr's district staff will also be in attendance to assist you. Please contact my district office at 630-601-9961 for more information.

DuPage County receives over $373,000 in library grants, with support from Ellman

NAPERVILLE – State Senator Laura Ellman announced four DuPage County libraries are set to receive a combined total of $373,000 for library services and programming.

“Libraries are some of the most important cornerstones in a community. From accessing technology to checking out a new book, our local libraries give residents a variety of learning opportunities,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “I am happy to see Illinois give back to these valuable community resources.”

Through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program, 639 public libraries statewide will receive nearly $18 million in grants. Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures.

Read more: DuPage County receives over $373,000 in library grants, with support from Ellman