
Join me and State Representative Margaret DeLaRosa for a shred event on Saturday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Lisle Park District Recreation Center located at 1925 Ohio St.
If you have personal documents, bank statements, tax records, or other confidential information you need to dispose of, take advantage of this opportunity and protect yourself from the risk of identity theft or fraud.
We will also be accepting donations of paper goods (paper towels, toilet paper) to benefit local food pantries.

SPRINGFIELD – Following the Senate’s approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement:
“Families, local governments and community organizations are being asked to navigate increasing uncertainty as federal leaders continue to create instability and completely gut funding and essential services. This budget reflects Illinois’ commitment to investing in our communities in a balanced budget.
Read more: Ellman: Budget invests in strong communities and future opportunities

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Laura Ellman advanced legislation through the Senate on Sunday to officially designate the black and gold bumblebee as the state bee of Illinois, recognizing the important role pollinators play in ecosystems and agriculture across the state.
“There’s a buzz among Springfield that this bill will highlight the critical pollinators that impact our environment, food systems and local ecosystems,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “This legislation is not only about recognizing an important native species, but also celebrating the students who turned their research and civic engagement into action.”
Read more: Illinois to have an official state bee under Ellman measure

SPRINGFIELD — To provide greater flexibility for healthcare providers and businesses receiving prescription drug deliveries while maintaining safeguards for controlled substances State Senator Laura Ellman advanced House Bill 4953, reducing burdens for businesses operating across multiple sites while preserving accountability and safety standards.
“This is a commonsense update that reflects how many health care operations function today,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “We can improve efficiency without compromising patient safety or oversight.”
Read more: Ellman advances legislation modernizing prescription drug delivery rules
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