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.

Please make sure to register here.

Join me and representatives from Sierra Club and the Danada Woods Homeowners Association for a community discussion on the proposal to build a data center at 1960 Lucent Lane (formerly the Alcatel-Lucent site near I-88) in Naperville. The information session will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 29 at the Naperville Municipal Center (400 S. Eagle St.).

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the important considerations of the project, including potential noise and air pollution, as well as how this fits the vision for Naperville’s I-88 corridor. Questions and discussion after the presentation are welcome.

Join my office and State Rep. Terra Costa Howard's office for our next shred event and paper products drive on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Safely dispose of your personal documents and have an opportunity to give back by donating paper products, including but not limited to, toilet paper, paper towels, and other household paper products. All donations will be given to the Outreach House - a non-profit organization assisting families in DuPage County by addressing their sources of insecurity related to acquiring food, clothing, diapers, and hygiene products. We will be located at Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave. to shred your documents and accept donations. Note: There is a limit of two banker boxes per car.

Save the date for our next mobile office hours! On Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m., we will be hosting our next mobile office hours at 95^th Street Library with special guests Kelly Hickey, Will County Board Member, and Mary Gibson, Naperville Councilwoman. As always, this event is an opportunity for you to meet with me and my district office staff, give input on state issues and access informational resources.