NEWS & EVENTS - Suzanne Ness State Rep Illinois 66

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Upcoming Events!

Ness Honors Mother and Community Activist, Lou Ness, for Women’s History Month
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Ness Honors Mother and Community Activist, Lou Ness, for Women’s History Month

Women's History Month

Ness Honors Mother and Community Activist, Lou Ness, for Women’s History Month

Roxie Spate2022-04-09T18:18:45-05:00Categories: Women's History Month|

Watch State Representative Suzanne Ness (D-Crystal Lake) honor Community Activist Lou Ness in Honor of Women’s History Month. “ It was a true honor and privilege [...]

Ness carries HB4828 on behalf of the McHenry County Board

Roxie Spate2022-03-15T00:37:13-05:00Categories: Issues & Legislation|

I was pleased to carry HB4828 on behalf of the McHenry County Board. The bill is an initiative to repeal a law that unfairly targeted McHenry County. The law does a disservice to the taxpayers of McHenry County as it is currently written.

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