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.”

PLAINFIELD – To celebrate and honor those who served our country, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel will partner with Plainfield Township and Plainfield Park District to host a veterans breakfast event ahead of the Veterans Day holiday.

“Veterans deserve our thanks and recognition for putting their lives on hold in service of something greater than themselves,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This event serves as a small token of appreciation for our local heroes, while helping them connect with others who have served and providing them an opportunity to learn more about programs and services that are available to assist them.”