Illinois State Senator Laura Ellman
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Ellman joins advocates at rally for safe firearm storage

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Wednesday, May 21, 2025 06:45 PM

State Senator Laura Ellman speaking at podium at a rallySPRINGFIELD – Leading efforts to promote responsible gun ownership and enhance public safety in Illinois, State Senator Laura Ellman outlined legislation at a press conference on Tuesday, joined by One Aim Illinois Advocacy, survivors of gun violence, and advocates encouraging safe gun storage.

 “Unsecured firearms in homes pose serious risks, including unintentional shootings and suicides,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “Illinois has seen climbing numbers of firearm-related tragedies involving youth accessing unsecure guns, and our state has a clear need to prioritize preventive efforts.”

Studies consistently link unsecured, lost, and stolen firearms to suicides, unintentional shootings, mass shootings, and escalating crime. Nearly 54% of gun owners do not securely lock all of their firearms, and in 75% of school shootings, the shooter obtained the gun from a parent or relative. An estimated 82% of adolescent firearm suicides involve a family member’s gun.

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Parks Passport 2025

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Friday, May 16, 2025 01:16 PM

2025ParksPassportExplore the 21st Senate District park-by-park this summer! Stop by the district office for a copy of our parks passport or feel free to download the Parks Passport 2025 and print at home. Track your visits and bring us your completed passport for a fun prize. Happy exploring!

Ellman measure would help middle school students earn high school credit

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Wednesday, May 07, 2025 02:56 PM

State Senator Laura EllmanSPRINGFIELD – Ensuring middle school students receive equal opportunity to earn high school credits, State Senator Laura Ellman is sponsoring a measure to provide seventh- and eighth-grade students with the option to earn high school credit for high school level courses.

“Students statewide work diligently to achieve success in their academic careers,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “A middle school student, whose course is not taught by a teacher with a certain certification level, may not receive the necessary high school credits to enroll in the next level of their education.”

Under current Illinois law, middle school students are able to receive credit for high school level courses, as long as the course is offered by the high school in the student’s district and the instructor holds a professional educator license and is endorsed for the grade level and content area of the course.

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Personal Care Items Donation Drive

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Thursday, May 01, 2025 04:20 PM

Personal Care Item Donation Drive May 2025 1Now through the end of the month, my office is accepting donations for personal care items to benefit the People's Resource Center. Drop off new personal care items, including soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and deodorant at our available drop-off locations:

Naperville Public Library

  • Nichols Library - 200 W. Jefferson Ave.
  • Naper Blvd. Library - 2035 S. Naper Blvd.
  • 95th St. Library - 3015 Cedar Glade Dr.

My District Office

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  1. Ellman to clarify ephedrine prescription exemptions
  2. Ellman announces over $47,000 in library grants for local school districts
  3. Ellman highlights DuPage County receives $1.1 million for job training
  4. Ellman to strengthen Illinois gun safety standards
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District Office
24W500 Maple Ave., Suite 215
Naperville, IL 60540
Phone: (630) 601-9961

Springfield Office
Stratton Office Building
Section C, Room D
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: (217) 782-8192