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Loughran Cappel to hold traveling office hours in Oswego

Category: Press Releases
Friday, March 11, 2022 11:55 AM
  • Traveling Office Hours
  • Oswego

Oswego Traveling Office Hours

OSWEGO – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel’s (D-Shorewood) office will be traveling to the Oswego Public Library on Tuesday, March 22 to increase accessibility to residents throughout the 49th District.

“We hold these traveling office hours so the services my office can provide are brought directly to my constituents’ own communities,” Loughran Cappel said. “These events give residents a more convenient way access my staff and me for legislative services.”

The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Oswego Public Library located at 32 W. Jefferson Street in Oswego.

This free event is another effort from Loughran Cappel’s office to increase government accountability and accessibly through hosting this traveling event at different times, locations and days of the week in hopes of reaching working families across Will and Kendall Counties.

People with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Loughran Cappel’s Plainfield office at 815-267-6119 or visit her website at www.SenatorLoughranCappel.com.

Lawmakers unveil legislative efforts to overcome mental health challenges in Illinois

Category: Press Releases
Thursday, March 10, 2022 11:46 AM
  • SB 3889
  • Press Conference
  • Mental Health

SPRINGFIELD – In response to a deepening mental health crisis across the state, Senate Democrats hosted a press conference in Springfield on Thursday highlighting legislative efforts that would prioritize mental health support for individuals in Illinois.

“Staying mentally well should be given the same priority as keeping physically fit,” State Senator Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) said. “To achieve this, we need to enact policies to maintain good mental health on top of treating mental illness.”

Loughran Cappel spearheaded legislation – Senate Bill 3889 – in the Senate to add a council within the Children’s Mental Health Partnership in Illinois.

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Loughran Cappel reminds residents of upcoming Coffee & Conversation event in Romeoville

Category: Information
Friday, February 25, 2022 02:59 PM
  • Coffee & Conversation
  • Romeoville

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Loughran Cappel legislation providing teachers with mental health days passes Senate

Category: Press Releases
Friday, February 25, 2022 02:11 PM
  • Education
  • SB 3914
  • Mental Health

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SPRINGFIELD – Legislation to include mental health absences as a reason for an excused absence, championed by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood), passed the Illinois Senate Friday.

“I have always been a firm believer that mental health is every bit as important as physical health, especially during my time as a special education teacher,” said Senate Education Committee Vice-Chair Loughran Cappel. “Our teachers’ well-being is critical to their ability to perform their jobs well, and that’s why I’m advocating for teachers to be able to take time off when they’re sick physically and mentally.”

Under Loughran Cappel’s measure, the school board of each school district would be required to include mental health as part of their current negotiated sick days for full time employees of the district. This legislation would allow teachers to use two of their days as mental health days, and that if a teacher needs three or more mental health days, the school district would require a note from a mental health professional.

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  1. Loughran Cappel resolution declares February as Career Technical Education Month
  2. Senate approves Loughran Cappel measure to create Children Mental Health Council
  3. Legislators introduce initiatives to address teacher shortage in Illinois
  4. Loughran Cappel co-sponsored legislation to expedite professional licenses advances to House
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Springfield, IL 62706
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