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Monday, December 18, 2023
Rep. Grant Announces State Grants for School Libraries

WHEATON, IL – State Representative Amy Grant is proud to announce numerous school libraries within her district have been selected as recipients of a state grant program designed to support…


Thursday, December 14, 2023
Rep. Grant tours Universal Technical Institute in Lisle

Lisle, IL  – State Representative Amy Grant visited Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Lisle. UTI, a private learning institution, is known for its strong focus on automotive, diesel, and industrial…


Friday, November 17, 2023
Celebrating American Education Week

This week, from November 13-17, we celebrate American Education Week. It’s an important time to think about how fantastic the schools in the U.S. and our area truly are. Additionally,…


Friday, November 3, 2023
Rep. Grant attends Multi-School District Legislative Roundtable

WHEATON – A successful Breakfast Legislative Roundtable this morning with the school districts of the 47th District! ? At this multi-school district legislative roundtable, we discussed a variety of challenges…


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…


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, September 1, 2023
Teacher of the Year Applications Open September 1st

The Illinois State Board of Education’s 2024 Those Who Excel and Teacher of the Year Awards applications open Friday, September 1. Learn more by clicking here. To make nominations, click…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Invest in Kids Update

I read a great article about the Invest in Kids Act that lawmakers still need to extend. More than 9,600 students received scholarships in Illinois last school year. Thousands more…


Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Day Care Providers in Need

In the coming weeks, I will be announcing legislation designed to help address some of the challenges Illinois Day Care providers are facing. One challenge many facilities are facing involves…


Tuesday, June 27, 2023
DoodleBug Workshop – Wheaton, IL

DoodleBug Workshop in Wheaton is changing lives one tool at a time. The organization equips the special needs community with vocational skills, fostering independence, and building self-esteem, all with the…