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August 2022
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Hello Everyone,
It’s almost time to think about going back to school! It’s hard to believe we are approaching that time of the year. Every year I would get excited about taking my kids to get their supplies for the school year. There was something so exciting about buying yet to be sharpened pencils, and notebooks with blank pages to be filled with so much new information! I used to let my kids pick out their supplies as a way to inspire and encourage them to want to start out the school year on the right foot. I always managed to sneak in a few extra things for myself as well.
This year we will be volunteering with local agencies, the D300 Food Pantry and Second Bridge, to help with their back-to-school drives, as they assist multiple families and children who need an extra lift. The State is also helping out this year by suspending the sales tax on back-to-school supplies August 5-14. Even if you don’t have school age kids anymore, I hope you will consider picking up a few extra items and donating them to our partner agencies, or any organization you know that supports students.
I hope I see you out in the community; between all the wonderful events, and going door to door to talk with constituents directly, I am bound to run into you.
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JULY HIGHLIGHTS
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Summer Pop Up at Main Beach
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It was a wonderful night at the Crystal Lake concert in the park at Main Beach!
My team and I had a blast handing out popsicles, talking to constituents,
and listening to the phenomenal ABBA cover band.
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Huntley Area Public Library
Mobile Office Hours
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Thank you to the Huntley Area Public Library for letting us use your lovely
space for our Mobile Office Hours! I appreciate everyone who took the
time to come out and meet with me.
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Kane County Fair Ribbon Cutting
I stopped by the Kane County Fair for their ribbon cutting and kick-off event.
I had a fantastic time and I hope all who visited the fair had a blast!
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Raue Center for the Arts
Ribbon Cutting
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My staff attended the ribbon cutting for Raue Center For The Arts’ new School for the Arts! The Raue Center is a true gem in our community. Thank you to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce, Raue Center, and St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake for hosting a beautiful event.
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Child Welfare Working Group
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I hosted a working group on child welfare to learn more about the biggest
issues facing children in the foster care system and how we can address them
at the state-level. It was an incredibly insightful conversation. A special thank
you to Representative Mussman and all the advocates who joined me to
discuss this urgent matter.
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Van’s Frozen Custard Ribbon Cutting
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Congratulations Van’s Frozen Custard and Burgers on your Ribbon Cutting!
Welcome to the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce.
My team loved stopping by to try your custard!
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River Cup Challenge
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My Community Outreach Coordinator Nan braved the heat and volunteered to flag-wave at West Dundee’s River Cup Challenge. She had a blast watching the cyclists and connecting with other members of the community!
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Elgin Woman’s Club
125th Anniversary Celebration
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My District Director Hannah attended the Elgin Woman’s Club 135th Anniversary celebration at the Elgin History Museum! The Elgin Woman’s Club was key in the creation of Advocate Sherman Hospital and has provided incredible support to the community over the last 100+ years. I am truly inspired by these trailblazers, and I can’t wait to see what the next generation of women in our community accomplish.
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Thank you to the honorable Ms. Betty Brown, President Rita Corbett, and
Pat Szpekowski for extending an invitation to my office.
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Elgin Citizenship Ceremony
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Thank you to the City of Elgin for extending an invitation to my office to join in the celebration! The Elgin community welcomed 45 new U.S. citizens as apart of their 22nd annual New Citizen Recognition Ceremony.
My team and I were proud to be apart of this heart-warming event!
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Rise & Shine in Gilberts
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Our office had a lovely morning at the Northern Kane County Chamber of Commerce’s Rise & Shine event at Village of Gilberts!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Coffee in Your Community
Sunday, August 7th
11 AM – 1 PM
124 West Main Street
West Dundee, IL 60118
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Lake in the Hills Village Hall
Thursday, August 11th
11 AM – 1 PM
600 Harvest Gate
Lake in the Hills, IL
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Rep. Ness will be hosting mobile office hour events near you!
Constituents are welcome to walk in or schedule an appointment with our office ahead of time at: info@repsnessil66.com or call 224-484-8620.
Stop by to say hello, share ideas or concerns, and ask questions!
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Concert in the Park | Main Beach
Tuesday, August 9th
7 PM – 9 PM
300 Lakeshore Dr.
Crystal Lake, IL
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August’s Adoptable Pet of The Month
Meet Rainbow!
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Rainbow (Bow) is a gorgeous, medium/long hair young kitty. Her tail is amazing and her beautiful paws are perfectly round. Rainbow likes to play with cat toys, especially wand toys. She loves hanging out on her cat tree by a window. Her favorite person is her human foster sister, who is a cat savvy 10-year-old. They play and sleep together. Bow would need to be introduced slowly to other resident cats and would do best with older children (10 and up).
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Please email adopt@hoofwoofmeow.org with any questions. You can find out adoption procedures and application on our website – www.hoofwoofmeow.org
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Statement on Vandalism at
Uprising Bakery & Cafe
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While visiting my new grandchild in California, a visit that I joyfully anticipated, I received the news about the violence that took place against UpRising Bakery & Cafe in Lake in the Hills.
Seeing pictures of the destruction to the Cafe and reading the description of the hateful words that were sprayed across the cafe, I felt disturbed and saddened that a small local business in our community could be harassed and targeted.
Now I’m angry and grateful that the alleged perpetrator is being charged with a hate crime. I will be supporting our law enforcement agencies working to bring justice to the owners of Uprising and encourage everyone to support this business when they once again open their doors.
While I support peaceful demonstrations, I expect any violent acts to be fully punished. I have reached out to the owner of Uprising Cafe and am prepared to extend the full support of my office to help with their recovery.
Let’s not ever let hate win.
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Ness Encourages Families to Utilize
Tax Holiday for Back-to-School Shopping
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Carpentersville, Ill. – Representative Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) wants to inform all those in her area and beyond of the tax holiday coming up August 5 through the 14. During this 10-day period, sales tax on classroom supplies and other qualified items such as clothing and shoes will decrease from 6.25% to 1.25%.
“I hope this tax holiday eases some of the burden that comes with back-to-school shopping,” said Ness. “The extreme inflation is hitting Illinois very hard, this will hopefully be one less thing that families will have to worry about during this time.”
The tax holiday for school supplies was passed back in April as part of a bigger relief package for residents of Illinois. Along with the reduction of sales tax on school supplies, there is no longer sales tax on groceries until June 30, 2023 and the regularly scheduled tax increase on gasoline has been pushed to January 2023.
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If you or someone you know is struggling or needs support now,
call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org – You are not alone.
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Gun Policy Survey Results
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We recently shared an informal survey that covered gun regulation and safety policy. Thank you to the 187 constituents who took the time to complete the survey. Below, you will find the survey results.
In addition to the informal survey, we received many phone calls and emails from constituents sharing their thoughts, ideas, and concerns related to the topic of gun regulation and safety, gun violence, and second amendment rights. As a result, I signed on as a Co Sponsor to House Bill 5522- a bill that would ban the sale of assault weapons in the State of Illinois.
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With the recent trend of hot and stormy weather, my office has been making wellness calls to residents across the district to make sure they have access to power and air conditioning. If you are experiencing a loss of power or need a place to cool down, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can find updated Cooling Centers information here:
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D300 Food Pantry: Back to School Drive
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Second Bridge & KIN Shoe Drive
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