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Ellman law to strengthen popular meal kit safety standards

SPRINGFIELD – With an estimated 57% of U.S. consumers purchasing ready-to-eat meals each month, State Senator Laura Ellman championed a new law that will ensure these increasingly popular options meet the same food safety standards as other food businesses.

“Families are relying more than ever on convenient meal options – they deserve the same level of safety and oversight no matter where their food comes from,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This law will close a gap in our current system while also helping to protect public health.”

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Mobile Office Hours with U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth

Heroes & Helicopters: A Community Showcase

Join us for a day of exploration beginning with the medical helicopter on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., scheduled to land at 11 a.m., at the east side of the Frontier Sports Complex on 3415 Book Rd. in Naperville.  Enjoy a close up view of trucks and equipment used by our first responders.  Engage with all of the organizations that are participating in our event and sharing how they are serving our community!

Affordable housing initiative for DuPage and Will counties to be greenlit under new Ellman law

SPRINGFIELD — A new law from State Senator Laura Ellman is set to give counties additional tools to support affordable housing development and address growing housing affordability challenges facing working families and middle-income residents.

“As housing costs continue to rise faster than incomes, more families are finding themselves priced out of the communities they work and live in,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This law will help local governments create more housing options while supporting mixed-income communities and long-term affordability.”

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