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Shred Day Tomorrow, Legislation, Witness Slips, Events
In This Issue: Legislative Highlights Witness Slip Instructions Shred Event April Coffee & Conversation Dear Friends, We hit a major legislative deadline this week, with house bills needing to be voted out of the house floor by Friday, April 17. In this month’s newsletter, I’ve highlighted several of the bills that I’ve been working on, which will now be sent to my colleagues in the senate. Much of that legislation came directly from constituents, and my focus continues to be

Janet
Apr 174 min read


Bears Survey, State of the State, Coffee, Last Call for Intern Applications
In This Issue: State of the State & Budget Address Recap Chicago Bears Survey February Coffee & Conversation Last Call: Internship Applications Dear Friends, As we move into the heart of this year’s legislative session, I want to keep you updated on the decisions being made in Springfield and how they affect our community. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find a recap of the Governor’s State of the State and Budget Address, including what it means for our district and the p

Janet
Feb 244 min read


Legislative Preview, Summer Internships, Coffee & Conversation, Shred Day
In This Issue: Legislative Preview Summer Internships Coffee & Conversation This Saturday Save The Date: Shred Day Dear Friends, I hope this message finds you settling comfortably into the new year and the winter months. Last week marked the first week back to Springfield for my colleagues and me in the Illinois House. We spent much of the time planning for what will be a busy next few months, as we negotiate a budget and work to pass legislation. In this month’s newsletter,

Janet
Jan 304 min read


Annual Survey, Tomorrow Winter Open House, Mobile DMV Event
In This Issue: Annual Community & Legislative Survey Tomorrow: Winter Open House Mobile DMV Event, Including REAL IDs Dear Friends, As we approach the end of the year, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful holiday season. This is a time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, look ahead to the work still before us, and celebrate the strength of our community. My office and I are preparing for the upcoming legislative session, and I

Janet
Dec 5, 20252 min read


Veto Session Debrief, Local Food Pantries, Events
In This Issue: Veto Session Debrief Local Food Pantries November Coffee & Conversation Winter Open House Dear Friends, Last week, my colleagues and I in the General Assembly wrapped up one of the most packed veto sessions that I’ve experienced in recent years. We made important progress in securing an affordable and sustainable energy future, protecting our community from unconstitutional immigration enforcement, and building a reliable, safe, and world class mass transit sys

Janet
Nov 7, 20255 min read


Special Events, Veto Session and Intern Team
In this Issue: Thank you to our Intern Team Breast Cancer Awareness Panel Purse Drive for Domestic Violence Awareness Month Shred Event October Coffee & Conversation Dear Friends, I’m writing to you from Springfield, where my General Assembly colleagues and I are currently in the first week of this fall’s veto session. As the name suggests, these next few weeks give legislators a chance to override any vetoes that came from the Governor over the summer. There aren’t typicall

Janet
Oct 16, 20254 min read


Interns, Town Hall, Heroes & Helicopters, Coffee
In this Issue: Intern Updates Town Hall with Legislators 4th Annual Heroes & Helicopters Coffee & Conversation Dear Friends, I hope...

Janet
Jul 15, 20253 min read


Flash Survey: Mass Transit, Medical Aid in Dying, iGaming, etc.
Dear Friends, We’re in the last few days of the Illinois General Assembly’s regular spring session, which is scheduled to end this...

Janet
May 29, 20254 min read


Halfway Mark for Legislation, Shred Event, Monthly Coffee, and Museum Pass
In This Issue Legislative Updates Shred Event April Coffee & Conversation Museum Pass Dear Friends, We’re about halfway through the...

Janet
Apr 18, 20256 min read


State of the State, Legislation, Summer Intern Program, and More
In This Issue State of the State and Budget Highlights Legislation from 41st District How to File a Witness Slip Summer Internship...

Janet
Mar 7, 20255 min read


Karina's Bill, Leadership & Committees, EV Rebates, State Flag, and Events
In This Issue Legislation Highlight: Karina’s Bill Chair and Committee Assignments New Opening of EV Rebates Program Cycle State Flag...

Janet
Jan 24, 20255 min read


Survey, Legislation, Winter Open House, Chat with the Fire Chief
In This Issue 2025 Legislative & Community Survey 104th General Assembly Preview Winter Open House Coffee & Conversation with the Fire...

Janet
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Special Events, Welcome to New Staff, and Legislative Updates
In this Issue: Mobile Museum of Tolerance Welcome to Our New Constituent Services Director Climate and Environmental Legislation October...

Janet
Oct 22, 20243 min read


iGROW Scholarship, Women in STEM, Events, and More
In this Issue: iGROW Scholarship is Live! Women in Technology Taskforce Why Connect? State Agency Services Heroes & Helicopters...

Janet
Sep 3, 20245 min read


Hiring, Helicopter & Interns
In this Issue: Open Position in District Office A Word from Our Interns Events and Happenings Heroes & Helicopters National Night Out...

Janet
Jul 30, 20245 min read


FY25 Budget, Citizen Advisory Panels, Events & Happenings
In this Issue: FY2025 Budget Highlights Citizen Advisory Panels Other Events and Happenings Coffee & Conversation Juneteenth Celebration...

Janet
Jun 7, 20246 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month Panel, Legislative Updates, Museum Pass, Monthly Coffee
In This Issue Legislative Updates Mental Health Awareness Panel May Virtual Coffee & Conversation Upcoming Events Museum Pass Dear...

Janet
Apr 30, 20244 min read


Shred Event, Free Solar Eclipse Glasses, Legislative Hot Topics & Feedback, Monthly Coffee
In This Issue District Legislative Updates Legislative Hot Topics and Feedback Free Solar Eclipse Viewing Glasses Shred Event – April 20...

Janet
Mar 29, 20245 min read


State of the State & Budget Highlights, Women's History Month, Coffee
In This Issue State of the State Highlights Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal Women’s History Month Panel: Naturalist May Watts Coffee &...

Janet
Feb 29, 20246 min read


New Legislation, Open Position, Summer Internships, Public Safety Panel, Etc.
The new legislative season in Springfield is underway, and a lot is happening locally, too.

Janet
Jan 25, 20244 min read
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