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…

Do you ever need help but aren’t exactly sure where to go? Then 2-1-1 DuPage is the resource for you. The new helpline for the county can help residents find…

Wheaton, IL – Addressing the concern of rising insulin prices that have impacted many Illinois families, State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has co-sponsored legislation ensuring more affordable access to insulin. Recently signed…

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember – and share with your children –…

I recently zoom’d with some childcare advocates from DuPage County who are focused on improving the environment for in home day care centers. Many of these facilities provide a more…

I attended the Special Olympics Breakfast this past Sunday at the Mapleberry Pancake House hosted by the DuPage County Sheriff in Carol Stream. Pictured below: – The very popular comfort…

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…

What an amazing day at our First Annual Kids Fair yesterday! A sea of children and their parents joined us for a day of laughter and fun. I must say…

I attended a potluck dinner with a group of Childcare Educators from across DuPage County. These mothers are laser focused on raising the next generation of Illinoisans. I appreciate their…

“I want to speak about this now because I just won’t have the energy to do this with a clear head after midnight.  The Investing Kids Scholarship program is something…