
Click here to catch up the latest district news! • May Newsletter 2026
Upcoming Events!
Biggby Coffee – June 16th
Join us on Tuesday, June 16th, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Biggby Coffee, 2168 N Randall Road, Carpentersville. Accompanied by guests: Carpentersville Chief Kevin Stankowitz and Community Engagement Officer Kate Compton. Event-Only Special $5 for any drink, any size.
Youth Town Hall – June 9
My office will be hosting a Youth Town Hall geared for college and high school students to learn more about what a State Representative does in Springfield and local state government on Tuesday, June 9th from 12 pm–1 pm at State Rep. Ness District Office, 20 S Grove St., Carpentersville, IL 60110.
Community Conversations
Representative Ness regularly hosts community events and district office hours to hear directly from residents. These events provide an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about current legislation and available resources.
Types of events may include:
• Town halls
• Mobile office hours
• Coffee in the community gatherings
• Resource fairs
• Community outreach visits
Event details, dates, and locations will be posted above as they are scheduled.
Check back often or sign up for email updates to stay informed about upcoming events.

Past News & Events
Click on the years below to see an archive of past events.
Press Releases
• Ness Sends Series of Bills to Governor’s Desk
• Ness Tributes Local Leader, ALS Fighter During ALS Awareness Month
• Ness Bill Strengthening Savings for Illinoisans With Disabilities Sent to Governor
• Ness Team to Host Mobile Office Hours in Algonquin
• Ness, COWL to Hold Literacy Forum in Springfield Tuesday
• Ness to Hold Online Town Hall for Kane, McHenry Counties
• Ness Responds to Supreme Court Decision Halting Trump Tariff Plans

