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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has announced her event lineup for Summer 2024, offering opportunities for residents to access key local and statewide services.
State Representative Amy Grant and her intern team donated food to the Milton Township Food Pantry this afternoon. The facility, recently expanded with ARPA funds, now has the capacity to serve nearly 700 people per month.
State Representative Amy Grant and State Senator Seth Lewis celebrated their successful 2nd Annual Kids Fair in Bloomingdale last week. The event, hosted at Erickson Elementary School, attracted nearly 200 attendees.
Over the next few weeks, various interns at the district office will be featured. This week introduces Tom Drabik.
High temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois. Here are a few tips to stay safe in extreme heat:
In 2022, the government reported a loss of approximately $60 billion due to Medicare fraud. To help individuals identify and avoid such scams, experts have outlined several precautionary measures.
DuPage County – "Every day is Take Your Dog to Work Day at my office! We love celebrating our furry friends and their owners," said an enthusiastic participant. The event encourages employees to bring their dogs to work, provided the workplace is dog-friendly.