Political Quotes

“As we celebrate the bipartisan fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill becoming law, I am proud to have secured over $10 million to fund 10 projects in communities across northern Illinois. These essential projects will reduce wait times for mental healthcare, upgrade infrastructure to ensure clean water, make college more affordable and accessible, support foster youth and families, and strengthen local emergency response and community safety. Last summer, I visited many of the organizations that sponsor these projects to learn more about how these funds will impact Illinoisans. Independence Health & Therapy will receive $60,000 to expand tele- psychiatry hours and reduce wait times for mental health services in McHenry County. The DeKalb County Regional Office of Education will receive $150,000 to expand the work of the DeKalb County Kindergarten Readiness Collaborative and provide quality early learning opportunities to residents of Sandwich, Sycamore, and Hinckley. The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission will receive nearly $1.4 million to prevent impending dam failure of the Sylvan Lake Dam and protect nearly 500 homes from flooding and damage. The Kendall County CASA Program will receive $200,000 to establish a CASA clubhouse which will serve the growing foster youth population by providing a free, safe location for families to meet during court- ordered visitation.…”