Illinois District 47 State Representative Amy L. Grant
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Recent News About Illinois District 47 State Representative Amy L. Grant
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Illinois residents advised on heat safety measures amid ongoing high temperatures
High temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois. Here are a few tips to stay safe in extreme heat:
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University of Illinois student interns for State Representative Amy Grant
Over the next few weeks, various interns at the district office will be featured. This week introduces Tom Drabik.
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Rep. Amy Grant celebrates successful 2nd Annual Kids Fair in Bloomingdale
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.
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Milton Township Food Pantry expands capacity with ARPA funds
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.
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Rep. Amy Grant announces summer event schedule for DuPage County
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.
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Rep. Grant to host Kids Fair in Bloomingdale on June 14
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.
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D-Day anniversary marks historical military operation
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.
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Illinois FY2025 budget increases by $2.6 billion, includes tax hikes and allocations for non-citizens
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.
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Amy Grant introduces bill addressing opioid crisis and seeks community feedback
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.
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Bill introduced to require ID for Schedule II substances at Illinois pharmacies
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.
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Illinois legislature approves record-breaking FY2025 budget
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.
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Illinois House passes bill naming Giant Puffball state mushroom
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.
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Successful shred event aids constituents and supports local food pantry
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.
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Progressive protest tactics face resistance in Illinois General Assembly
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.
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Illinois hosts annual Cop on a Rooftop event for Special Olympics fundraiser
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.
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Illinois honors fallen firefighters at memorial ceremony
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.
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State Rep. Grant bill would require county clerks to remove dead people from Illinois voter rolls
Illinois State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) wants to prevent deceased Illinoisans from voting in future elections.
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Lewis: "Senior health and wellbeing is incredibly important to me."
In a recent Facebook post, Senator Seth Lewis expressed his dedication to the health and wellbeing of senior citizens. He announced that he will be co-hosting two Senior Fairs this month, with one taking place on September 7 at the Roselle Park District, and the other on September 13 in Wheaton. The Senior Expo 2023, scheduled for September 7, will be held at the Clauss Rec Center in the Roselle Park District. The event will feature Representative Jennifer Sanalitro and will provide attendees with valuable information on utility savings, financial planning, and I-cash,...
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Grant: 'I recently celebrated the vibrant Halal Fest, organized by the Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce'
Rep. Amy Grant shared her visit to the first Naperville Halal Festival in an Aug. 13 Facebook post. She emphasized the connections she made with festival attendees.
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Grant: 'First responders like Police, Fire, and EMTs sacrifice so much to keep our communities safe'
State Rep. Amy Grant recently took to social media to talk about her tour of the Warrenville Fire Department and her appreciation for first responders in Illinois.