Summer Internship with Senator Ellman

Dear friend, 

While we're not sure if we'll be able to have interns in our office this summer, we're hoping for the best and preparing.

Are you a sophomore in high school or older? College students, grad students and adults over 18 not enrolled in school are welcome to apply.

Please share with anyone you think might be interested.

More information and a link to the online application are here.

 Sincerely,

Laura Ellman

State Senator | 21st District

Ellman provides ideas to support mental health during Stay at Home Order

NAPERVILLE – With Illinois’ Stay at Home Order extended through April 30, State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is sharing mental health resources with residents.  

“Staying physically and mentally health is imperative in this challenging time,” Ellman said. “If you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, or other problems, there are resources available to help.”  

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Wheaton can be reached at 630-752-0066 for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.   Senator Ellman encourages residents to take simple steps to care for themselves, such as: ​

Read more: Ellman provides ideas to support mental health during Stay at Home Order

Guidance regarding the landscaping and lawn care industry

There's been a few questions regarding whether or not Landscapers were considered "essential businesses"

I wanted to share some guidance with everyone regarding the landscaping and lawn care industry.

Due to the high visibility of landscape contractors in your communities, our three organizations felt it would be wise to provide guidance to municipal government officials on landscape industry businesses during the "Stay-at-Home" Executive Order issued on March 20, 2020. We feel the more information municipalities have will improve communication with your communities and service providers. This will help answer resident questions if they arise.

The landscape industry requested additional information from the Governor's office about whether lawn, landscape, and tree services were essential services under Section 12, Paragraph H of the Executive Order that reads:

Read more: Guidance regarding the landscaping and lawn care industry

Ellman: Let people legally drink on trains

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is taking action to remove an arbitrary law that prohibits drinking alcohol and hasn’t been enforced in nearly a century.

“I was shocked to learn that people were technically breaking the law by ordering a glass of wine on Amtrak,” Ellman said. “There’s no reason responsible adults shouldn’t be able to enjoy an alcoholic beverage on a train.”

Senate Bill 2961 repeals the Railroad Intoxicating Liquor Act of 1911, which prohibits drinking alcohol on trains, around train stations and gives conductors the ability to arrest violators and charge them with a Class C misdemeanor.

“This law hasn’t been enforced since the 1920s, during prohibition in this country,” Ellman said. “Just because a law isn’t generally enforced, doesn’t mean that it can’t be. Today, many trains include alcoholic beverages on their menus. It’s time to strike this archaic and arbitrary law off the books in the state of Illinois.”

The legislation has been assigned to the Senate Transportation Committee, where it awaits consideration.