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Loughran Cappel to host traveling office hours in Bolingbrook

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• Traveling Office Hours
• Bolingbrook

BOLINGBROOK – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel’s office will be traveling to the Fountaindale Public Library on Thursday, July 21 to increase accessibility to residents throughout the 49th District.

“The work I do every day is shaped by my community,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I’m looking forward to having meaningful discussions with residents and learning more about how I can best serve them.”

The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library located at 300 W. Briarcliff Road in Bolingbrook.

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Loughran Cappel promotes safe and sober driving this Fourth of July weekend

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• 4th of July
• IDOT

PLAINFIELD – With Independence Day right around the corner, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is joining law enforcement officials in reminding people to celebrate safely and drive sober.

“The top priority for everyone has to be keeping themselves and others safe, and that starts by planning ahead on how you’re going to safely travel home,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I wish you all a safe and happy Fourth of July.”

The Illinois Department of Transportation launched a multimedia safety campaign – “It’s Not a Game” – that drives home the message there are no extra lives, no respawns and no second chances to get it right when you are behind the wheel.

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Fourth of July events in the 49th District

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• Fourth of July Events

Loughran Cappel offers prizes to participants in Summer Book Club

• Summer Book Club

SHOREWOOD – To encourage young people to continue learning this summer, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is reminding parents to sign up their children for her Summer Book Club for students who live in the 49th State Senate District.

“This program will help kids make reading into a habit and prepare them for the upcoming school year,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I hope the reading club boosts healthy brain development and lifelong learning.”

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form and return the form to Loughran Cappel’s office by Aug. 12. Everyone who completes the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card and certificate from Senator Loughran Cappel. 

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