BLOOMINGDALE, IL – State Representative Amy Grant will host a Kids Fair on Friday, June 14th at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale. The event is scheduled from 9 AM to 12 PM and aims to provide families with information and resources available to them through local and state vendors.
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those who participated in this mission.
The Fiscal Year 2025 budget for Illinois has increased by $2.6 billion compared to the previous year's enacted budget. The new budget includes pay raises for politicians and allocates $1 billion for non-citizens. Additionally, Democrats have approved $1 billion in tax hikes to fund the increased spending.
Spring legislative session adjourned, marking the beginning of summer. State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) expressed her enthusiasm for the season, highlighting fairs, festivals, farmers markets, and community car shows as opportunities to engage with constituents. "Whenever I can spend time around the many people who make our area so unique and special, I am in my happy place," she said. She encouraged residents to share their thoughts and requests for assistance through her district office at 331-218-4182.
It is not just illegal drug users who have succumbed to a fentanyl overdose. Many children, families, and first responders have been exposed to fentanyl accidentally, sometimes in their parents’ homes and, in one horrific case, in their daycare.
The legislature has approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which outlines spending for the year beginning on July 1, 2024. The approved budget includes estimated revenues of $53.281 billion and spending of $53.074 billion, marking it as the largest budget in state history. This figure surpasses the Governor's February budget address request by several hundred million dollars and includes nearly $1 billion in tax increases.
State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has announced the House passage of Senate Bill 3514, which designates the Calvatia Gigantea, or "Giant Puffball," as the official state mushroom of Illinois. The bill, developed with the help of students from the Prairie School of DuPage, now awaits the Governor's signature to become law.
The weekend shred event was a resounding success, providing an opportunity for constituents to safely dispose of sensitive documents. In addition to the document destruction service, the event also served as a collection point for food donations to the Milton Township Food Pantry.
On April 15, a group of pro-Palestine protesters brought Interstate 190, an expressway leading to O’Hare International Airport, to a standstill. The protest blocked all traffic for over an hour, causing significant disruption for commuters and potentially impeding emergency services. This incident is one of many instances where far-left groups have employed disruptive tactics in Chicago to exert pressure on Springfield lawmakers.
The 2024 Cop on a Rooftop event took place statewide in Illinois today, Friday, May 17 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. The organizers expressed their gratitude to all those who chose to participate at their local Dunkin’ Donuts and support this significant fundraiser for Special Olympics Illinois.
This week, the memory of the brave Illinois firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities was honored. Their courage and dedication were commemorated at the Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. The community pledged to never forget their service and sacrifice.
State Representative Amy Grant recently expressed her concerns about the Governor's budget and state spending plans, highlighting a nearly $1 billion imbalance. According to Grant, this discrepancy is not just her observation but is also confirmed by the nonpartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.
Illinois Recognizes National Nurses Day with Gratitude and AppreciationMay 6, 2024National Nurses Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the key role that nurses play in our healthcare system. In Illinois, we extend our deepest gratitude to the hardworking and dedicated nurses for their unwavering commitment to patient care."To every nurse, please note that your dedication does not go unnoticed and is greatly appreciated by all Illinoisans. Thank you for your contributions in keeping our state happy and healthy."
State Representative Amy Grant of the 47th district in DuPage County, Illinois attended the Police Officer Memorial Day Ceremonies at the State Capitol to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers. Grant expressed her gratitude and support for the men and women in blue, acknowledging their service beyond just ensuring community safety.In her own words, Grant stated, "I was honored to recognize the sacrifices of the law enforcement profession at the Police Officer’s Memorial Day Ceremonies at the State Capitol." She also emphasized, "I will always...