DuPage Transit Town Hall

Join myself, Sen. Villa and Sen. Villivalam and more for a Town Hall on the future of public transit in Illinois! This is wonderful opportunity to hear what happened during the spring legislative session, what is next, and to share your thoughts about public transit in DuPage County and beyond.

Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Metea Valley High School — Room F215 (1801 N. Eola Rd., Aurora)

Flu Shot Vaccine Clinic

As the fall season brings cooler temps and the sniffles, now is the perfect time to protect yourself and those around you by getting your flu shot and other recommended vaccines! Come by my office's Flu Shot Vaccine Clinic from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Madison Meadow Athletic Center located at 500 E. Wilson Ave. in Lombard.

Ellman passes law to protect crypto consumers

SPRINGFIELD – Crypto kiosk scams are on the rise, and fraudsters are targeting consumers using kiosks to steal Illinoisans hard-earned savings. Taking the lead to combat these scammers, State Senator Laura Ellman’s cryptocurrency scam prevention measure, establishing strong protections, has been signed into law.

“With robust scam prevention measures, like posting clear disclosures on kiosks and implementing protections to keep new users from losing out on hundreds of thousands of dollars, this law will ensure cryptocurrency practices follow the same standards statewide,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “We’re prioritizing consumer protections in Illinois and upholding a clear standard for the future of virtual currency.”

With the growing number of cryptocurrency kiosks across the state, Ellman’s law places vital regulations on digital asset kiosks in Illinois. The law requires virtual currency kiosk operators to register with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation by July 1, 2027.

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Senator Laura Ellman Passes Law Allowing Middle School Students to Earn High School Credit

SPRINGFIELD – Middle school students across Illinois will soon have the opportunity to get a head start on their high school education, thanks to legislation led by State Senator Laura Ellman. House Bill 3039, recently signed into law, allows seventh and eighth grade students to earn high school credit for certain high school-level courses.

Ellman believes, “Students need support and resources to be successful throughout their academic journey,” (D-Naperville). She continued, “Middle school students preparing for high school deserve to be evaluated based on their academic abilities, not limited by where the course is taught or who is teaching it.”

Under the new law, middle school students who are enrolled in high school courses may earn credit if they:

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