I will be hosting the Veterans Affairs Commission of Cook County in my district office to provide resources and guidance for our veterans. To learn more about the resources you are entitled to, join us on October 2nd or any of the dates listed below, at 1325 Wiley Rd, Suite 141, in Schaumburg!

It was an honor to join in celebrating Hoffman Estates Mayor Bill McLeod's 45 years of public service. He's a tireless worker that puts the needs of his constituents first while growing his community, and he's not done yet!

Thank you to Cook County Forest Preserve General Superintendent Adam Bianchi for meeting us here in the 15th District. Congratulations on your appointment and I look forward to working together to make the Forest Preserves of Cook County more sustainable and accessible for all.

To all celebrating Rosh Hashanah, Shanah Tovah!

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month, in which we honor and celebrate the rich cultures and contributions of Hispanic-Americans.

I am outraged by the images and videos I am seeing from the protest at the ICE facility in Broadview. Peaceful protesters were tear gassed and shoved for exercising their First Amendment rights.

Stop by the Gail Borden Public Library Main Branch this morning for our constituent service satellite hours! We will be here through 11:30am to help with any issues. 🦖

Reminder for Elk Grove Township Residents: Property assessment appeals with the Cook County Board of Review are due TOMORROW, 9/16. You can access appeals information at buff.ly/oFnrkkI. You can also contact our office or your Township Assessor's office to get help.

Please join the Northwest Alliance for Housing Affordability (NAHA) for a workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Christus Victor Church to discuss the importance of affordable housing in Elk Grove and throughout the Northwest suburbs.

Come stop by the Village of Schaumburg Farmers Market and say hi! We will be here until noon. We hope to see you soon!

Today we remember the lives lost on September 11th and honor the sacrifice of the first responders who gave everything to save others. We will never forget.

Naloxone is free across Cook County! Just in the 15th District, we have Naloxone available in Hoffman Estates, Des Plaines, and at Maine Township's admin building. If you want to become a distributor, or need Naloxone yourself, visit here: You can find local access here: buff.ly/YgShGPo.

The attack on Charlie Kirk is horrifying and the news from Evergreen High School in Colorado, a school I have visited, is likewise disturbing.

Join us at Hanover Township’s “Just 4 the Health of It” Community Health & Wellness Expo on Thursday, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This free event offers blood pressure, cholesterol, and vision screenings, plus a fun kids area with a petting zoo, bounce house, and more! More info here:

Join us at the Des Plaines Food Truck Round-Up at at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park and Conservatory! We will be here until 8:00 p.m.

ICYMI: I will be co-hosting a workshop with Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Please join us on Thursday 9/11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Check the flyer below for more details:

I will be co-hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Elk Grove Township on Wednesday, September 10th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Elk Grove Township, 600 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village. Attendees can meet with analysts, with a presentation beginning at 6:00 PM.

Thank you to Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele for joining us in Elk Grove Township and helping educate property owners on the appeals process! Appeals for Elk Grove Township are due September 16th. Check the Board of Review's website for more information: bit.ly/3D4F3NR

Join us for the Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic for TOMORROW from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schaumburg Township. The clinic is first-come, first-served and the first 120 pets can receive a free 1 year rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, and microchip. Please bring proof of Cook County residency.

I will be co-hosting a workshop with Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas on how to appeal your property tax assessment. Please join us on Thursday 9/11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Check the flyer below for more details:

ICYMI: Join us on Monday, September 8 at the Des Plaines Theatre for an evening of networking, discussion, and action to support housing stability for all. You can learn more at: buff.ly/KxDXlk2

ICYMI: I will once again be hosting the VACC in my district office to provide resources and guidance for our veterans. If you are interested in learning more about the resources you are entitled to, join us tomorrow, or any of the dates listed below, at 1325 Wiley Rd, Suite 141, in Schaumburg!

Join us in Des Plaines at Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park and Conservatory on September 9th! We will have a table at the Food Truck Round Up between 5-8 p.m. Learn more at buff.ly/9vtV9kI.

Happy Labor Day to all the workers, union members, and advocates who continue to champion and protect workers’ rights!

I will be co-hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Elk Grove Township on Wednesday, September 3rd and Wednesday, September 10th from 5:30–7:30 PM at Elk Grove Township, 600 Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village. Attendees can meet analysts and file an appeal, with a presentation beginning at 6:00 PM.

Attention Elk Grove Township Residents: Property assessment appeals are open with the Cook County Board of Review. You can access appeals information at appeals.cookcountyboardofreview.com. You can also contact our office or your Township Assessor's office to get help.

Join us on Monday, September 8 at the Des Plaines Theatre for an evening of networking, discussion, and action to support housing stability for all. You can learn more at: buff.ly/KxDXlk2

Need your court record expunged or sealed? Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County Mariyana Spyropoulos is hosting a countywide Second Chance Summit on October 11 in Forest Park. Judges, attorneys, advocates, and clerks will be on hand to streamline the process. Register today: buff.ly/fKhDlTI

My statement on the President's recent threats on Chicago:

Join us for the Free Rabies Vaccine & Microchip Clinic for dogs and cats on Saturday, September 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schaumburg Township. The clinic is first-come, first-served and the first 120 pets can receive a free 1 year rabies vaccine, distemper vaccine, and microchip.

Recently, my staff attended a Medicare Fraud Workshop held at Hanover Township. Thank you to AgeOptions for educating our seniors and providing essential resources!

I was proud to stand up for our trans youth at the recent District 211 Board Meeting. Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, and that begins with adults showing understanding and empathy to our trans youth. When we listen and affirm their identities, we create safer schools.

Thank you to the Daily Herald for covering our Environmental Resource Fair coming up this Saturday, August 23rd from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m! You can read about our amazing partners, activities, and prizes here: buff.ly/tjjeqHj

Stop by the Schaumburg Township District Library this morning for our constituent service satellite hours! We will be here through 11:30am to help with any issues.

Cook County Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is working with suburban municipalities, the City of Chicago OEMC, neighboring counties, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to compile damage reports from the recent storms.

Stop by the Gail Borden Main Public Library this morning for our constituent service satellite hours! We will be here through 11:30am to help with any issues.

I was honored to join the Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates, yesterday. I toured their memorial garden, which was dedicated to a member of their congregation and lovingly maintained. I look forward to seeing more of this wonderful community in the future!

I was so impressed seeing two young women from my alma mater, Conant High School, stepping up for a cause that's near and dear to me as well. They are standing up to raise dollars and awareness about Alzheimer's disease.

Join us in Des Plaines at the Library Plaza on August 19 from 5-8 p.m for their Food Truck Round Up! Learn more at desplainesil.gov/foodtruckroundup.

Our Annual Environmental Resource Fair is just ONE WEEK AWAY! Please join us from noon to 2pm on August 23 at 1350 S Park Ave., Streamwood, IL, 60107. Please RSVP here: forms.gle/SkVroa8BU9tp...

Memories in the Mix, an Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Organization, will be hosting a fundraiser on August 30th! As someone who has seen the effects of Alzheimer’s up close, I encourage everyone to support their efforts! See the flyer for more info:

The Pack The Bus supply drive for District 54 low-income students is wrapping up soon! Shop their list here: buff.ly/ZwSGQWi

The Cook County Assessor's Office will be hosting an informational pop-up event in partnership with Barrington Township this Monday, August 11, from 12:00 to 4:00pm. See the flyer for more details:

Come stop by our office and see an ambassador animal from the Brookfield Zoo Chicago! They will be here at 1325 Wiley Road, Suite 141, Schaumburg until 1:00pm.

Our District Office Hours with Brookfield Zoo Chicago are happening TOMORROW! You'll learn about opportunities to enjoy our Forest Preserves, Chicago Botanic Garden, and visit with Brookfield Zoo Chicago staff and ambassador animals!

Last night's Property Tax Reassessment Workshop was a major success! Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend our workshop, the Cook County Assessor's Office for bringing these resources to the 15th District, and to the Village of South Barrington and Barrington Township for hosting!

Please join us on Wednesday, August 20, at 11:00 a.m. for a seminar focused on recent Medicare fraud trends and Bingo! Thank you to Hanover Township for hosting.

Join @MWRD Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda @HanoverParkParkDistrict and celebrate the monarch butterfly’s beauty and the role we all play in protecting pollinators and native plants. Register today at: bit.ly/HP-Monarch-Fest-25 #HanoverParkMonarchFestival #MonarchBlitz #MWRD

Barrington Township will be hosting a Community Health, Safety, and Recycling event on Wednesday, August 13th! See the flyer for more info:

Our Zoo office hours are happening NEXT WEEK! You're invited to stop in and get assistance with any issues. And while there, you'll learn about opportunities to enjoy our Forest Preserves, Chicago Botanic Garden, and visit with Brookfield Zoo Chicago staff and ambassador animals!