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.

CREST HILL – To provide local seniors with information and resources available to them, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is hosting two senior fraud seminars on Nov. 2.

“This is a one-stop-shop to learn about how to keep your personal information safe,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “There are a number of services available across the state and locally that seniors should be aware of. Join us at one of our senior fraud seminars to understand how to better protect yourselves from fraud and scams.”

Loughran Cappel teamed up with Plainfield Park District and Plainfield Township to host the first seminar on Thursday, Nov. 2 from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Plainfield Township Community Center, located at 15014 S. Des Plaines St. in Plainfield.

The second seminar, hosted by Loughran Cappel, State Representatives Natalie Manley and Dagmara Avelar, and Village of Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta will also be held on Nov. 2 from 1-2:30 p.m. at the Village of Bolingbrook Community Center, located at 201 Canterbury Lane in Bolingbrook.

SHOREWOOD – On Wednesday, Oct. 18, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel will hold office hours at the Shorewood-Troy Public Library to provide residents of the 49th District a one-stop shop to receive assistance.

“It’s important to be available to residents and the district, and to ensure that your voice is heard in Springfield,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “My office is a great resource for residents who may need help with state and local issues.”