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Ellman invites local businesses to be featured ahead of the holiday season

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 09:47 AM
  • Ellman
  • Shop Locally
  • Shop Small

shop small 112421NAPERVILLE – In an effort to support and promote small businesses ahead of the holiday season, State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is launching a social media campaign to feature local small businesses.

“Our local businesses have faced unprecedented challenges as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many have been left struggling to stay afloat,” Ellman said. “Now more than ever, supporting our small businesses is vital as they work to get back on their feet.”

Ellman encourages small business owners interested in being featured on her social media to provide information about their businesses here. Businesses invited to participate include restaurants, retail shops and businesses that provide personal services, like spas and salons.

“We are lucky to have so many fantastic small businesses in our community,” Ellman said. “I hope that residents will keep our local businesses in mind as we enter the holiday season.”

Questions can be directed to Senator Ellman’s Naperville office by calling 630-601-9961 or visiting Senatorlauraellman.com.

Ellman invites community to write to residents of veterans’ homes

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Monday, November 08, 2021 03:20 PM
  • Ellman
  • Veterans Day
  • Letters to Veterans

veterans letters 110821NAPERVILLE – In recognition of sacrifices made by brave Illinoisans who have served our country, State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is inviting people to write friendly and encouraging letters to residents of veterans’ homes ahead of Veterans Day.

“Our veterans have made sacrifices for our community and our nation that we will never be able to repay,” Ellman said. “However, by taking the time to reach out with kind messages and words of encouragement, we can make them feel recognized and appreciated.”

Read more: Ellman invites community to write to residents of veterans’ homes

Ellman, Yang Rohr host Mobile Museum of Tolerance in Naperville

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 11:56 AM
  • Ellman
  • Mobile Museum of Tolerance

mobile museum tolerance 102621NAPERVILLE – Residents will have the opportunity to tour the Mobile Museum of Tolerance when it makes a stop in Naperville at the beginning of November.

State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) and State Representative Janet Yang Rohr (D-Naperville) have teamed up to host the museum Nov. 1 - 3 at the 95th Street Library, located at 3015 Cedar Glade Drive in Naperville. The museum will be open to the public noon to 6 p.m. all three days.

Read more: Ellman, Yang Rohr host Mobile Museum of Tolerance in Naperville

Ellman encourages local businesses to apply for Back to Business grants

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Thursday, October 07, 2021 03:19 PM
  • DCEO
  • Ellman
  • Small Business
  • B2B Grant Program

smallbizopen2 052820NAPERVILLE – State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is encouraging local small businesses to take advantage of Back to Business grants by submitting applications before the Oct. 13 deadline.

Ellman and the General Assembly allocated $250 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars for small businesses experiencing COVID-19 losses, and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will continue to award grants on a rolling basis.

“Our small businesses are the heart of our communities,” Ellman said. “Even in the face of unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, they kept their doors open and provided necessary services. Now it’s their turn to receive much-deserved help.”

Eligible businesses are encouraged to apply by visiting the DCEO website. To help restore operational losses incurred during the pandemic, the B2B program will provide grants ranging in size from $5,000 to $150,000, commensurate with losses experienced. DCEO will continue to accept applications for B2B grants through Oct. 13, 2021.

“Some businesses in the area bouncing back already thanks to the first round of grants,” Ellman said. “I hope to see more local business owners take advantage of this great program.”

Ellman encourages residents to reach out to her office at 630-601-9961 or SenatorLauraEllman.com with questions or concerns.

Ellman announces upgrades coming to local libraries

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Thursday, September 02, 2021 01:40 PM
  • Ellman
  • Library Grant
  • Naperville
  • Library

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NAPERVILLE – Families across the 21st District will soon be able to enjoy upgrades to services at their local libraries as a result of almost $330,000 in state grants, announced State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville).

“Libraries provide so many necessary services to local families,” Ellman said. “The resources we give to our libraries, they put back into our communities tenfold.”

The $330,000 in grants received by five local libraries is part of $18.1 million in grants awarded to 638 public libraries across the state. For more than 40 years, the Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants Program has helped public libraries with a low library tax base to ensure a minimum level of funding for library services.

Read more: Ellman announces upgrades coming to local libraries

Ellman: Illinoisans can be proud of progressive energy policy

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Wednesday, September 01, 2021 10:46 AM
  • Ellman
  • Renewable Energy
  • SB18
  • Energy Transition Act

ellman 041521SPRINGFIELD – With the passage of landmark legislation that would establish Illinois as a national leader in the clean energy sector, Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) released the following statement:

“Illinois would be at the forefront of the fight against the climate crisis with this progressive energy policy. We can be proud of our state, as it leads the way with equity-focused legislation to fight global warming.

Read more: Ellman: Illinoisans can be proud of progressive energy policy

Ellman legislation requiring insurers to cover testing for risk of developing diabetes becomes law

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 09:55 AM
  • Ellman
  • Health Insurance
  • Diabetes Testing

ellman 032321SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) that requires insurers to cover important tests for people with or at risk of developing diabetes was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday. 

“Diabetes is serious, but often preventable,” Ellman said. “People have the right to know if they’re at risk, and this law guarantees insurance providers will cover the tests.” 

Risk factors for people who have or may have prediabetes and diabetes include vitamin D deficiency and low blood sugar levels, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ellman’s new law requires insurers to cover A1C and vitamin D tests that are recommended by health care providers for people who may have or have prediabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. 

Read more: Ellman legislation requiring insurers to cover testing for risk of developing diabetes becomes law

Alex’s Law aims to decrease opioid overdose deaths

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Category: Senator Laura Ellman News
Monday, August 23, 2021 12:18 PM
  • Ellman
  • Opioid Overdose
  • 9-1-1
  • Alex's Law

opioid 911 082321SPRINGFIELD – People seeking help for an individual experiencing an opioid overdose will no longer fear arrest under Alex’s Law, a new statute sponsored by State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) that was signed into law on Friday.

“Fear of criminal charges should never result in someone not receiving the medical assistance they need,” Ellman said. “Saving lives has to be our first priority.”

Read more: Alex’s Law aims to decrease opioid overdose deaths

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