SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) released the following statement after hearing the governor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budget:

“Illinois residents deserve a fiscally responsible budget. We must deliver funding that supports our schools, workforce development, small businesses and our local governments. I hope to see the governor continue to be fiscally responsible with our pension obligations. Ensuring that the state is being responsible with hard earned tax dollars needs to be our top priority.”

“I was pleased to see that this budget proposes making additional payments above and beyond what is required for our pension ramp. In order to get out of the pension mess that the state has incurred, we need to continue to make fiscally responsible decisions that further the health of our state’s finances.

“The expansion of our labor force in Illinois requires well-funded educational programs. The new training programs that this proposal offers funding for will go a long way for the next generation. These new forms of training will strengthen our workforce by giving workers the educational tools that they need, and create new jobs in Illinois.”

“In the months to come, I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure we pass a balanced and responsible bipartisan budget.”

WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is partnering with Metropolitan Family Services DuPage to host “#LovePurse” donation drives for local women in need.

“Love Purse gives survivors of domestic violence the products and care they need,” Glowiak Hilton (D – Western Springs) said. “This event gives our community the ability to rise up and help women with the challenges they often face alone.”

The “#LovePurse” movement collects new purses that are filled with personal care items, toiletries, menstrual products, and notes of encouragement to distribute to women in need, homeless and survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence. Members of the community are asked to purchase a purse and fill it with the requested products. Residents should take these products to the drop off locations throughout their communities.

"I am so excited as this will be the 4th time that purses will be going to MFS,” said Maria Castro, the founder of “#LovePurse.” “The senators have been so very thoughtful and kind by using their platforms to get the word out and donate them to women in need in their districts."

Purses and personal care products can be dropped off at the following locations from Feb. 5 to March 10:

• Villa Park Public Library, 305 Ardmore Ave., Villa Park
• Courts Plus- Elmhurst Fitness, 186 S. West Ave., Elmhurst
• Glendale Heights Sports Hub, 250 Civic Centre Plaza, Glendale Heights
• Hinsdale Public Library (Feb. 19 to March 5) 20 E Maple St, Hinsdale
• Oakbrook Library, 600 Oak Brook Rd, Oak Brook

More information about “#LovePurse,” as well as a full list of requested products can be found on their website at lovepurse.org

WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton has been fighting for tax relief for working class families, affordable health care and supporting schools since she was first elected in 2018. She was sworn in for her second term on Wednesday.

“I look forward to fighting for our communities’ best interests,” said Glowiak Hilton (D–Western Springs). “I am honored to receive the trust of our area, and to have the opportunity to serve in the Senate once again.”

During her first term, Glowiak Hilton was a leader in bipartisanship among her peers – working across the aisle prioritizing fiscal responsibility.

“I look forward to continued work with my colleagues in Springfield as we tackle Illinois’ hard hitting problems and look for solutions that work for our communities,” said Glowiak Hilton. “I will continue listening and fighting for the people of DuPage County and the surrounding area to ensure their voice is heard in Springfield.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton supported a measure on Tuesday to protect licensed medical professionals from intrusive laws of other states.

“Illinois health care professionals should not lose their licenses or be penalized because of the restrictive laws of neighboring states,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “With this measure, we are protecting health care professionals who are doing the right thing.”

The measure protects Illinois professionals from being penalized for providing care that is prohibited in other states. Further, it protects the right to fertility treatment throughout the state.

“Simply put: a doctor licensed in Missouri and Illinois, whose license is suspended in Missouri for referring a woman to a reproductive health clinic, should not have their license suspended in Illinois,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Medical professionals should not worry about their professional licenses being jeopardized for performing health care services that are legal in Illinois but prohibited in other states.”

House Bill 4664 passed in the Senate Tuesday.