JOLIET – To give people the opportunity to ask questions, interact with their neighbors and get updates about what’s going on in the community, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is inviting residents to attend her monthly Coffee and Conversation event.

“The best part of being an elected official is getting to know the members of the community, but the pandemic has made it more difficult to connect with each other,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I look forward to talking with everyone over a cup of coffee and hearing about the issues that are important to them.”

The event will be held Friday, June 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Joliet Public Library – Black Road Branch located at 3395 Black Road in Joliet. 

SPRINGFIELD – To help the Illinois State Police reduce the rise in unsolved carjackings, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel supported a new measure that will give additional counties across the state more access to funding for expressway cameras.

“It’s vital that we protect people who travel on our roads,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Expanding access to camera technology will equip our law enforcement officials with the tools they need to help reduce crime.”

Cameras are an important resource for law enforcement to investigate crimes that occur on the road. Under current law, the Illinois Department of Transportation must use revenue from the Road Fund to fund any cameras on expressways under their jurisdiction.

JOLIET – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel’s office will be traveling to the Joliet Public Library – Black Road Branch on Monday, June 13 to increase accessibility to residents throughout the 49th District.

“It’s my top priority to serve as a resource for all of you to ensure community needs are met,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I hope people take advantage of our traveling office hours to receive state services and voice their concerns on issues that matter most to our community.”

The event will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Joliet Public Library – Black Road Branch located at 3395 Black Road in Joliet.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Loughran Cappel supported a plan that was signed into law investing in child care services for workers with non-traditional schedules, such as law enforcement officers, freighters, EMS personnel and more.

“Finding high quality, dependable, and affordable child care for children can be a challenge for any working parent, but is especially difficult for first responders and other third shift emergency workers,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I’m thrilled that this new law will help fund child care for parents in public service working non-traditional hours so they can have peace of mind when they are serving our communities.”

Under the law, the Department of Human Services will be required to establish and administer an Off-Hours Child Care Program to assist first responders and other workers with access to off-hours, night, or sleep time child care.