Loughran Cappel commends new law investing in child care for first responders

• First Responders
• HB 1571
• Child Care

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Loughran Cappel supported a plan that was signed into law investing in child care services for workers with non-traditional schedules, such as law enforcement officers, freighters, EMS personnel and more.

“Finding high quality, dependable, and affordable child care for children can be a challenge for any working parent, but is especially difficult for first responders and other third shift emergency workers,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I’m thrilled that this new law will help fund child care for parents in public service working non-traditional hours so they can have peace of mind when they are serving our communities.”

Under the law, the Department of Human Services will be required to establish and administer an Off-Hours Child Care Program to assist first responders and other workers with access to off-hours, night, or sleep time child care.

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Loughran Cappel to provide Romeoville residents with resources to fight fraud

• Romeoville
• Event
• Senior Fraud Seminar
• Attorney General

ROMEOVILLE – To inform and educate local residents on the latest frauds and scams, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting a fraud prevention seminar with Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office.

The free informational seminar will be held on Wednesday, June 22 at 3 p.m. at the Romeoville White Oak Library located at 201 Normantown Rd. in Romeoville. 

“Fraud and identity theft are scary for any age group, but seniors are especially at risk for these scams,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Join me in Romeoville to learn how to recognize current scams and best practices for protecting yourself.”

Loughran Cappel has asked the attorney general’s office to discuss how to avoid imposter scams, robocalls, payment mechanism and identity theft, as well as how to check credit reports and file a consumer fraud complaint.

Loughran Cappel recommends people call her office at 815-267-6119 to RSVP.

Condo association fees capped under new Loughran Cappel law

• Condo Fees
• HB 5246

SPRINGFIELD – Condominium owners may soon see reduced fees thanks to a new law sponsored by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

“No one should have to pay excessive fees to get the documents required by law to sell their property,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This new law protects residents from exorbitant fees and will ensure that they receive necessary documentation in a reasonable time.”

Under current law, a seller must provide prospective buyers several documents concerning the condominium owner association, including governance documents, anticipated expenditures, COA funds in reserve, and more. House Bill 5246 caps the amount of fees a condominium association may charge to retrieve or copy those records at $375, and no more than $100 for rush service. The new law further requires that those documents be produced within 10 days of the request.

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Loughran Cappel law provides more funding for statewide breast cancer services

• HB 5026
• Breast Cancer
• Health

SPRINGFIELD – Patients with breast cancer will soon see expanded navigation services through the Department of Public Health thanks to new funding from special license plates under a law sponsored by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

“Survivors of breast cancer deserve the best possible care we can provide,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “These special license plates will ensure that the Department of Public Health has the necessary funds to help survivors connect with the services and care they need.”

Under current law, revenue from special mammogram license plates is used to provide grants to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research, education, screening and treatment. House Bill 5026 redirects those funds to the Department of Public Health to expand patient navigation services under their Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.

House Bill 5026 was signed on Friday and is effective immediately.