SPRINGFIELD —State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton spearheaded a measure through the Senate to ensure law enforcement officers and firefighters can park their work vehicles at home without being subjected to homeowners' or condominium association restrictions.

“Law enforcement officers and firefighters should not face penalties from their HOA for parking a vehicle at their home," said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). "It’s important that we address unreasonable restrictions put on our first responders."

House Bill 67 would prohibit an HOA from designating a marked law enforcement vehicle assigned to an officer or a marked firefighter vehicle assigned to a firefighter as a commercial vehicle.

Glowiak Hilton's measure comes in response to reports of HOAs prohibiting law enforcement officers and firefighters from parking their work vehicles at their homes. Many HOAs reportedly restrict commercial vehicles with logos from parking in visible areas and define commercial vehicles to include police and fire vehicles.

House Bill 67 passed the Senate Thursday.

SPRINGFIELD — To stamp out cases of caregiver abuse and exploitation, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton led a measure to expand criminal liability to voluntary caregivers who look after seniors and individuals with disabilities.

“Holding bad actors accountable can strengthen protections for vulnerable populations,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By addressing abuse, neglect and exploitation, we can ensure our seniors and individuals with disabilities live with the dignity, safety and respect they deserve.”

House Bill 4676 would expand protections for seniors and individuals with disabilities by ensuring Illinois’ caregiver abuse and neglect laws apply to people who voluntarily assume care of an elderly person or individual with a disability. 

SPRINGFIELD — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton passed a measure through the Senate to include railroad safety information in student handbooks.

“Trains move swiftly through cities across Illinois, and while their speed is necessary for transporting goods and people, it can pose a serious risk when students misuse railroads and their crossings” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Understanding why crossings are designed the way they are and the importance of warning signals can protect students. Sharing information about rail safety encourages informed decisions and helps bring awareness to the entire community.”

House Bill 3743 would require all K-12 public schools to include railroad safety information in its student handbook. A school may opt out of this requirement if the school board determines that railroad safety is covered in the school's curriculum.

According to the Illinois Commerce Commission, highway-rail crash statistics for 2025 indicate that Illinois had 134 collisions between trains and motor vehicles or pedestrians at highway-rail crossings. Thirty-four people were killed and 27 seriously injured.

WESTMONT — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton announced that Glendale Heights will receive a total of $250,000 through Illinois’ Safe Routes to School program to improve pedestrian safety and expand opportunities for children and families to safely walk and bike in their communities.

“One of our top priorities should always be to make sure our children can get to and from school safely,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “I worked to help secure these investments so students and families can have greater peace of mind every day.”

The funding is part of $12 million in statewide grants announced by the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Glowiak Hilton-supported Safe Routes to School program, which supports projects that make traveling to school safer and more accessible for students and families.