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Sunday, October 29, 2023
Facts for World Stroke Day

Fact #1: Stroke Kills Brain CellsStroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a clot or rupture interrupts the blood flow to the brain. Without the presence of oxygen-rich blood,…


Saturday, October 28, 2023
Celebrating National First Responders Day!

ILLINOIS – I urge you to take a moment today to express your deepest gratitude to the heroes serving our area each day – our police officers, firefighters, EMS crews,…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
Scholarship Recipients in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD – I’m beyond proud of the students who traveled to Springfield this week to voice their support for the Invest in Kids Scholarship program. Lawmakers have no good excuse…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
This Month with Amy – Start of Giving Season

The leaves have turned and the fall season is officially upon us. That means we are now entering one of the most important times of the year for our neighbors…


Tuesday, October 24, 2023
CALLING ALL INVEST IN KIDS SCHOLARSHIP ADVOCATES!

SPRINGFIELD – We are back in Springfield for veto session and extending the Invest in Kids Scholarship is at the top of my agenda. I want you to share a…


Friday, October 20, 2023
National Mammography Day

According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and is in the localized stage, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Early detection includes doing monthly…


Friday, October 20, 2023
Abundant Children & Family Services Basic Needs Drive

WHEATON, IL – Community Call to Action! Every day, families in our community face tough choices. For some, it’s deciding between essential medicine or basic necessities like toothpaste and shampoo….


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
National School Bus Safety Week | October 16-20

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…


Saturday, October 14, 2023
A Day at the Wheaton Public Library: More Than Just Books

WHEATON, IL – I had the delightful opportunity to tour the Wheaton Public Library. And while many might associate libraries purely with hushed voices and rows upon rows of books,…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Rep. Grant Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable to Discuss SAFE-T Act Fallout

Winfield – On Thursday October 12th, nearly one month after the SAFE-T Act took effect, State Representative Amy Grant, now in her third term in the General Assembly, hosted a…