DuPage County receives over $373,000 in library grants, with support from Ellman

NAPERVILLE – State Senator Laura Ellman announced four DuPage County libraries are set to receive a combined total of $373,000 for library services and programming.

“Libraries are some of the most important cornerstones in a community. From accessing technology to checking out a new book, our local libraries give residents a variety of learning opportunities,” said Ellman (D-Naperville). “I am happy to see Illinois give back to these valuable community resources.”

Through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program, 639 public libraries statewide will receive nearly $18 million in grants. Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures.

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Legislative Town Hall in Bolingbrook

My office is having an upcoming legislative town hall on Wednesday, July 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook. This town hall offers residents the opportunity to get a recap of the spring legislative session and discuss new laws that might benefit the community. Lookout for my next town hall on Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. located at the Helen Plum Library in Lombard. We can't wait to meet with you!

End of Session Town Halls

My office is hosting two End-of-Session town halls this summer! This town hall offers residents the opportunity to get a recap of the spring legislative session and discuss new laws that might benefit the community. The first town hall will be on Wednesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. located at the Fountaindale Library in Bolingbrook. The last town hall will be on Monday, July 21 at 7 p.m. located at the Helen Plum Library in Lombard. We can't wait to meet with you!

Ellman votes to provide fiscal stability and invest in Illinois residents

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Fiscal Year 2026 budget with investments preserving infrastructure, education, workforce development, and evidence-based funding:

“This budget allocates investments in priority areas – putting Illinois on the right path to fiscal responsibility and meeting fiscal obligations. We are continuing our commitment to evidence-based funding and education, significantly support Medicaid access, preserving employee pensions and wages, as well as furthering the economic health of our state through investments our workforce programs and state infrastructure. The budget projects environmental leadership, highlighting investments in the OSLAD grant program and staff shortages for IDNR. By investing in priorities that matter to our residents, we are providing stable support to Illinois in these unprecedented times.

“This plan not only lifts up our priority areas, it also establishes a responsible schedule for executing this spending. We are preserving funding for essential programs, maintaining stability and investing in future generations of Illinoisans.”