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Heroes & Helicopters: A Community Showcase

Join us for a day of exploration beginning with the medical helicopter on Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., scheduled to land at 11 a.m., at the east side of the Frontier Sports Complex on 3415 Book Rd. in Naperville.  Enjoy a close up view of trucks and equipment used by our first responders.  Engage with all of the organizations that are participating in our event and sharing how they are serving our community!

Affordable housing initiative for DuPage and Will counties to be greenlit under new Ellman law

SPRINGFIELD — A new law from State Senator Laura Ellman is set to give counties additional tools to support affordable housing development and address growing housing affordability challenges facing working families and middle-income residents.

“As housing costs continue to rise faster than incomes, more families are finding themselves priced out of the communities they work and live in,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This law will help local governments create more housing options while supporting mixed-income communities and long-term affordability.”

Read more: Affordable housing initiative for DuPage and Will counties to be greenlit under new Ellman law

Ellman encourages municipalities, park districts to apply for IDNR grant

NAPERVILLE — State Senator Laura Ellman is urging park districts and municipalities in the 21^st District to apply for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Open Space land Acquisition and Development grant.

“Parks and open spaces give families a place to connect with nature, stay active and build stronger communities,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “These grants help local governments create and improve the outdoor spaces that make our neighborhoods healthier and more vibrant.”

Read more: Ellman encourages municipalities, park districts to apply for IDNR grant

Joint Town Hall Meeting with Rep. DeLaRosa

We want to hear from you! Join State Representative Margaret DeLaRosa and I for a public discussion on water access and data centers affecting utility costs on Wednesday, July 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Helen Plum Library, located at 411 S. Main St. in Lombard. For questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to my office at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (630) 601-9961.