JOLIET – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel will hold office hours at the Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch on Thursday, Dec. 21 to provide residents with the chance to receive help and ask pertinent questions.

“My office is here to help with local issues, state resources and more,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “As we head into the new year, it’s important for my office to be accessible across the 49^th District.”

The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Joliet Public Library Black Road Branch, located at 3395 Black Rd. in Joliet.

This is a free event, and is an effort from Loughran Cappel’s office to assist residents with resources they may need from the state, as well as to provide a range of dates, times and locations that will increase accessibility.

With questions or concerns, people can contact Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119 or visit her website at www.SenatorLoughranCappel.com.

SHOREWOOD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel will be hosting a Coffee and Conversation event Nov. 28 in Shorewood to connect with the community.

“I am looking forward to hearing from local residents this month about their thoughts on the issues that matter most to them,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Connecting with the community on their thoughts and ideas helps make me a better legislator.”

The event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Biggby Coffee, located at 1015 Brook Forest Ave. in Shorewood.

Each monthly Coffee and Conversation event is an opportunity for residents to enjoy a free cup of coffee while connecting with their state senator on local and state issues.

“Making myself available to residents each and every month allows me to connect with them on a deeper level,” said Loughran Cappel. “I encourage local residents to join me for a cup of coffee and conversations.”

This event is free and open to the community. With questions about the event, people can contact Loughran Cappel’s Crest Hill office at 815-267-6119 or visit her website at www.SenatorLoughranCappel.com.

CREST HILL – The holiday season is among us, and State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is collecting toys for children across Will County.

“We often take for granted our ability to give and receive gifts during the holidays – but the reality is, hundreds of children in our community go without them each year,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This season, let’s not only think about our own families but the families around us, too. Help us out by donating toys to the kids who need it most.”

Loughran Cappel’s office – located at 20660 Caton Farm Road, Unit D in Crest Hill – will serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location now through Dec. 15. Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages. The toys will be gifted to children in need throughout the holiday months.

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute toys as Christmas gifts to children in the community.

For more information, call Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119.

CREST HILL – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel will hold office hours at the White Oak Library District: Crest Hill Branch on Wednesday, Nov. 15 to give residents an opportunity to receive assistance and ask questions.

“One of my favorite parts of my job is connecting with residents and helping them with their issues”, said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Traveling office hours are a great way to meet with my office in a more accessible way.”

The event will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the White Oak Library District: Crest Hill Branch, located at 20670 City Center Blvd. in Crest Hill. Loughran Cappel’s office provides coffee for attendees.

This free event is an initiative from Loughran Cappel’s office to assist with state resources, as well as increase accessibility and government accountability by holding office hours at different days, times, and locations.

If anyone has questions or concerns, they are encouraged to contact Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119 or visit her website at www.SenatorLoughranCappel.com.