NEWS & EVENTS - Suzanne Ness State Rep Illinois 66

Click here to catch up the latest district news! • September Newsletter 2026

• PRESS RELEASE • Ness Highlights Local Food Infrastructure Funding for Kane, McHenry Counties • PRESS RELEASE • Ness to Launch 6th Annual Diaper Drive Oct. 21

Upcoming Events!

6th Annual Diaper Drive
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6th Annual Diaper Drive

Community, Diaper Drive, Upcoming Event

6th Annual Diaper Drive

Roxie Spate2026-09-21T10:13:42-05:00Categories: Community, Diaper Drive, Upcoming Event|

Representative Suzanne Ness’s 6th Annual Diaper Drive is coming this October! Local drop-off locations will accept donations October 21–30, but you can help today by donating through the Amazon Wish List. Together, we can provide much-needed diapers and baby essentials to local families in our community.

Call for Fall Interns!
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Call for Fall Interns!

Community, Internship Opportunity

Call for Fall Interns!

Roxie Spate2026-08-26T14:35:04-05:00Categories: Community, Internship Opportunity|

Now accepting applications! Join Representative Suzanne Ness’s District Office as a Fall intern and gain valuable experience working with constituents, supporting community events, and learning how local government works.

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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.

Statistics

36 Million Secured for District Infrastructure
11 Bills Passed and Signed into Law
198 Tours, Ribbon Cuttings & Events Attended
14 Town Halls & Legislative Updates Hosted
27 Museum Passes to Constituents
25 Museum Passes Donated to Non-Profits
1,117 Letters & Cards Sent Out
112 Constituent Services

Past News & Events

Click on the years below to see an archive of past events.

2025

01/20/2025 – 02/03/25 4th Annual Healthcare Heroes Valentine’s Day Card Drive
01/28/2025 January Newsletter
02/26/2025 February Newsletter
03/10/2025 Legislative Update
03/17/2025 Mobile Office Hours • Crystal Lake Public Library
03/25/2025 Mobile DMV Event
03/31/2025 March Newsletter
04/02/2025 Online Town Hall
04/14/2025 Mobile Office Hours • Fox River Valley Library
04/28/2025 April Newsletter
05/03/2025 Community Recycling & Shred Event
05/19/2025 Mobile Office Hours • Algonquin Area Public Library District
06/09/2025 Coffee in Your Community • Rockin’ the Spectrum
06/13/2025 June Newsletter
07/15/2025 Coffee in Your Community • Elder & Oat

2024

01/26/2024 3rd Annual Healthcare Heroes • Valentine’s Day Card Drive
01/29/2024 Mobile Office Hours • Crystal Lake Public Library
01/31/2024 January/February Newsletter
03/08/2024 March Newsletter
03/27/2024 Coffee in Your Community • Dundee Township Park District
04/09/2024 April Newsletter
04/24/2024 Coffee in Your Community • Senior Services
05/11/2024 May Newsletter
05/18/2024 Community Shred Event
06/06/2024 Mobile DMV Event
06/17/2024 June Newsletter
07/09/2024 July Newsletter
07/29/2024 Summer Town Hall
08/06/2024 August Newsletter
08/13/2024 Mobile Office Hours • Algonquin Public Library
08/19/2024 Coffee in Your Community • Elder & Oat
08/29/2024 Coffee in Your Community • NKCC and EAC
09/11/2024 September Newsletter
09/12/2024 Resolution Presentation to local author Phil Aleo
09/18/2024 Coffee in Your Community • Churros Y Chocolate
10/04/2024 October Newsletter
10/07/2024 Coffee in Your Community • Village Green Retirement Community
10/08/2024 Illinois On-Demand Community Pop-Up
10/28/2024 – 11/04/24 Rep Ness’ 4th Annual Diaper Drive
11/21/2024 November Newsletter
12/24/2024 December Newsletter

2023

12/11/2023 District 66 has been awarded $200,000 for Three Oaks Recreation Area!
12/11/2023 Mobile Office Hours
12/11/2023 December Newsletter
11/14/2023 Holiday Hours
11/14/2023 November Newsletter
10/18/2023 End of Session Town Hall Meetings
10/18/2023 October Newsletter
09/21/2023 3rd Annual Diaper Drive
09/19/2023 September Newsletter
09/16/2023 Mobile Office Hours November 14th!
08/18/2023 Heritage Fest Weekend!
08/17/2023 Learn How to Cover College Costs
08/16/2023 Internet Safety for Seniors
08/14/2023 Mobile Office Hours August 14th!
08/07/2023 August Newsletter
08/06/2023 End of Session Town Hall
07/25/2023 Mobile Office Hours with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky
07/15/2023 Back to School Supply Drive
07/15/2023 July Newsletter
07/14/2023 Summer Mobile Office Hours
06/14/2023 District Office Ribbon Cutting & Open House!
06/08/2023 June Newsletter
06/05/2023 Ness, Moeller Secure Remaining $12.5 million for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge
05/22/2023 Kane County Assessment Office Workshop
05/09/2023 The Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Town Hall Update
05/05/2023 May Newsletter
04/19/2023 Mobile DMV Event – May 22nd!
04/18/2023 Scholarships Available to Graduating Elgin High School Seniors
04/17/2023 Youth Leadership Council Participation
04/17/2023 Kane Community Wellness Fair
04/13/2023 Carpentersville Wellness Fair
04/01/2023 April Newsletter
03/30/2023 Rep Ness Nominated Among Colleagues to Co-Chair COWL
03/23/2023 Mobile Office Hours at Centro de Información
03/03/2023 Community Shred Event
03/01/2023 March Newsletter
01/26/2023 New Year, New Free Recycling Pilot: Obsolete Media
01/20/2023 2nd Annual Valentines for Healthcare Heroes
01/18/2023 Yes to Protect Illinois Communities Act
01/08/2023 2023 TOI Scholarships
01/07/2023 January Newsletter

2022

12/13/2022 Mobile Office Hours: Algonquin Area Public Library
12/06/2022 December Newsletter
10/19/2022 McHenry County College breaks ground on Foglia Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation with opening in 2024
10/17/2022 Financial Aid Information Session
09/21/2022 Diaper Drive for D300 Food Pantry
09/13/2022 2022 Illinois Tax Rebates
09/05/2022 Join State Rep Ness and the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office at Heritage Fest!
08/17/2022 Coffee in Your Community – Daily Projects Coffee Bar
08/01/2022 August Newsletter
07/19/2022 Algonquin Founders’ Day Weekend
07/17/2022 Mobile Office Hours: Lake in the Hills Village Hall
07/16/2022 Ness-Sponsored Bill Signed by Governor Pritzker Ensuring Coverage for Glucose Monitoring Devices
07/07/2022 Constituent Gun Control Survey
07/01/2022 July Newsletter
06/16/2022 Fall Intern Wanted!
06/15/2022 Summer Bingo with Suzanne!
06/09/2022 Gun Violence Prevention
06/09/2022 June Newsletter
05/27/2022 Having Trouble Finding Formula?
05/05/2022 Mental Health Awareness Month
04/26/2022 End of Session Town Hall
04/13/2022 Illinois State Budget Highlights
04/11/2023 Earth Day Fun
04/09/2022 Rep Ness and Rep Moeller Secure $17. 5 million for Longmeadow Parkway Bridge
04/08/2023 Utility Assistance for Families in Need
04/07/2022 Ness Sings “Amazing Grace” to Honor to Fallen Service Members
03/29/2022 Ness Honors Mother and Community Activist, Lou Ness, for Women’s History Month
03/18/2022 Community Shred Event
03/15/2022 Ness carries HB4828 on behalf of the McHenry County Board
03/10/2022 Love from the ALZ Illinois Advocacy
03/03/2022 Ness Issues Statement on Madigan Indictment
02/21/2022 Valentines for Healthcare Heroes
02/19/2022 Sherman Hospital nurses feel the love with valentines, flowers to start their day
02/18/2022 Valentines, Flowers Surprise Healthcare Heroes at Shift Change
02/17/2022 Students’ Valentine’s Day cards and flowers an ‘unexpected’ surprise for Elgin hospital workers
01/31/2022 Mobile Office Hours: Crystal Lake Public Library
01/08/2022 IDPH Wellness on Wheels | Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters

2021

12/15/2021 Citizen Advisory Committee on Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Meeting
12/13/21 Parent/Caregiver Listening Session
12/10/21 Youth Mental Health First Aid
12/04/21 Adult Mental Health First Aid
12/03/21 Citizen Advisory Committee on Seniors
11/22/21 Mobile Office Hours: Dundee Adult Activities Center
11/19/21 Lunch & Learn: Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
11/17/21 Mobile Office Hours: The Village of Huntley
11/13/21 Youth Mental Health First Aid
11/12/21 Making Veterans Smile – Free Dentistry
11/06/21 Green Living Expo
10/27/21 Disability Job Fair
10/11/21 Diaper Drive for the D300 Food Pantry
09/18/21 Support the Heritage Fest 5K!
09/14/21 Town Hall Meeting!
09/14/21 Manufacturing Workforce Training Needs
08/31/21 Mobile Office Hours: Gilberts at Gilberts Village Hall
08/28/21 Secretary of State Mobile Office Hours
08/25/21 Mobile Office Hours: Sleepy Hollow
08/21/21 Constituent Coffee at ELDER + Oats
08/17/21 Mobile Office Hours: Algonquin Area Public Library District
07/27/21 Mobile Office Hours – Village of Algonquin
06/15/21 Save the Date! End of Session Town Hall
05/07/21 Host a Community Vaccine Clinic
04/17/21 Annual Community Clean Up Day | Fetzner Park- Crystal Lake
04/11/21 Annual Community Clean Up Day | Fox River – Carpentersville
04/08/21 Special Enrollment Period for ACA Health Insurance
03/25/21 Virtual Town Hall Meeting
02/19/21 PPP Loan Program, what you need to know!

Press Releases

• Ness to Launch 6th Annual Diaper Drive Oct. 21
• Ness Highlights Local Food Infrastructure Funding for Kane, McHenry Counties
• Ness, COWL Highlight Scholarship For Women Seeking Higher Education
• Ness Appointed to NCSL Women’s Legislative Network Executive Board
• Ness Hosts Town Hall in Elgin
• Ness-led Law Connects Illinoisans With Disabilities to Critical Savings
• Ness to Host Algonquin Coffee Hour
• 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