Enjoyed my recent stop at Sowed Up Farms in Austin with partners @ILStewards, @gobeyondhunger and @ilenviro. Thanks for your hard work and sustainable practices that are transforming our community and increasing healthy options for our neighbors. #westsidebestside #bewell

Two great local schools. Two well-deserved honors. Congratulations to John Mills Elementary in @epcusd401 and Lincoln Elementary in River Forest District 90 on being named Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools. Proud to celebrate with students, educators and families. @ElmwoodPk

Franklin Park Senior Health and Resource Fair. Friday, Oct. 23. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Franklin Park Police Station, Community Room, 9451 Belmont Ave.

Co-hosting with @replilly78 an important discussion on local health care access. Come join the discussion if interested. Here are the details:

Thanks to @BensenvilleIL, Mayor Frank DeSimone and his team, and all the vendors who joined our recent Senior Health Fair at the Bensenville Heritage Center. Shout out to @ILSecOfState mobile unit. Always great to visit with the Bensenville Wood Dale Food Pantry.

Seat Check Saturday is this weekend. Make sure your child seat is installed correctly. Stop by the Addison Police Department, located at 3 Friendship Plaza this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon to ensure your car seats are properly secured.

Enjoyed my stop @oprfhshuskies annual Civic and Service Learning Fair. It was great visiting with students and faculty. Thanks for staying engaged and caring about our community. You are the future, and it’s looking bright. Keep up the good work. Go Huskies!

Thank you to leadersnetworkchicago.org for the invitation to be part of a true community discussion about quality health care access. I appreciate the opportunity and your commitment. @replilly78

The community deserves a true community hearing. Joint statement with @replilly78

“This latest upgrade is another sign that responsible budgeting pays dividends for taxpayers and puts Illinois in a stronger position for whatever challenges come next.” -- Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park Moody’s upgrades Illinois’ credit rating | Capitol News Illinois

Great opportunity to get info about property tax appeals. Aug. 27 6:30 p.m. Beye Elementary School, 230 North Cuyler, Oak Park

I had the honor of being part of a recent ceremony announcing the restored Illinois State Armory Building across from the Capitol will be named in honor of former Gov. Jim Edgar.

Never expected to be quoted in Confectionery Production magazine - bit.ly/4vMKHNf. Celebrating with local colleagues and friends the news this past spring that Nutella was making its first flavor variation -- Nutella Peanut -- in Franklin Park. @robertmartwick

Coming soon to a community near you with @replilly78 Looking forward to the conversations in Oak Park, Austin and Elmwood Park