OAKBROOK TERRACE – With support from State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, the Illinois State Board of Education awarded eight local school districts a combined $362,500 for infrastructure improvements.

“Improving the quality of school facilities is an expensive undertaking,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By reducing the burden on property owners with this state investment, Illinois is helping to ensure schools are fiscally sound and have the infrastructure to contribute to a safe, comfortable learning environment.”

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OAKBROOK TERRACE – To kick off Parks and Recreation Month, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton announced more than $1.5 million in funding to support projects in park districts throughout DuPage County.

“Parks bring an abundance of life and opportunities to our communities,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By investing in park districts, Illinois is showing support to the importance of safe, sustainable infrastructure in our recreational spaces.”

Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program grants are administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and support local park projects. When combined with local matching funds, the latest OSLAD grants provide more than $56 million in local park development projects and land acquisitions statewide.

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OAKBROOK TERRACE – With support from State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, a new Illinois law gives residents a new option to support families of first responders that were killed in the line of duty.

“Families of fallen first responders endure tremendous emotional stress and financial uncertainty,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By creating this option, we are providing an easy way for residents to show their support to first responders and donate to the families of lost heroes.”

The new law, House Bill 4161, creates a new option on state individual income tax returns for individuals to donate directly to the 100 Club of Illinois Fund.

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SPRINGFIELD – Residents in Illinois will have additional access to mental and behavioral health specialists, under a new state law with support from State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

“This effort will improve opportunities for residents needing mental or behavioral health care and workers willing and able to provide that care,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “With this law, Illinois aims to reduce barriers for potential patients, so that all who seek mental and behavioral health care could get better access.” 

In Illinois, there are only 14 behavioral health care professionals for every 10,000 Illinois residents. Because of this gap, many people are forced to wait longer for essential treatment or forego health care entirely.

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