Valentines for Health Care Heroes
As a result of the community’s generosity, State Representatives Suzanne [...]
Sherman Hospital nurses feel the love with valentines, flowers to start their day
Article by the Daily Herald. Nurse PJ Collier holds a Valentine's card given to her by State Rep. Suzanne Ness as she arrives for her shift Monday morning.
Valentines for Healthcare Heroes
This Valentine’s Day, let’s show extra appreciation for those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. State Representative Suzanne Ness and State Representative Anna Moeller are collecting valentines and notes of gratitude to share with health care workers who serve our community.
Diaper Drive for the D300 Food Pantry
In recognition of National Diaper Need Awareness Week, my office will be collecting diapers and other baby-related items to donate to the D300 Food Pantry on Monday, October 11th through Sunday, October 17th. We have partnered with sites throughout District 66 to ensure donation drop-offs are convenient for residents. Please see a full list of donation drop-off locations.
Education Services Extended for Students with Special Needs
Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 2748 into law, allowing special education students to continue attending school through the end of the school year in which they turn 22. The package also allows special needs students who recently turned 22 and were impacted by COVID-19 to remain eligible for educational services...
Illinois Safe-T Act
Starting July 1, 2021, Illinois will no longer suspend a license for any ticket debt, fines, or fees. This change includes suspension and holds due to: parking tickets, vehicle compliance tickets, red-light camera tickets, automatic speed camera tickets, traffic tickets, and abandoned vehicle fees.
IDES Fraud Alert!
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) continues to monitor new phishing schemes targeting individuals. Bad actors posing as IDES representatives are trying to trick individuals into disclosing their personal information through text, email, and social media messages.
Thank You to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Thank you to the brilliant class of 7th Graders at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School for hosting me on Monday! I was blown away by all of your fantastic questions and so happy to visit your school. Wishing you a successful rest of your school year and happy summer break!
Host a Community Vaccine Clinic
Let's get vaccinated, District 66! IDPH has created an opportunity for organizations to host a vax clinic at your community site! Community Partner Vaccination Clinics are closed-pod vaccination events, which means the event is not open to the general public. Closed-pods are used as a way for community organizations to bring vaccine directly to their communities.
HB2748 and HB2433 Passed!
I am excited to announce that my bills: HB2748 and HB2433 passed on the House Floor last week! Both bills will help to further support and protect vulnerable populations in our community. HB2748 allows for an additional year of in-person learning for students with developmental disabilities, and their families, who have "aged-out" of their schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic.