
Click here to catch up the latest district news! • May Newsletter 2026
Upcoming Events!
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!
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

