SPRINGFIELD – Two new measures were recently signed into law to provide greater support for law enforcement agencies to hire and retain officers. Both laws were backed by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

“Our law enforcement officers selflessly protect our communities and keep us safe in the face of danger,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This new law will offer additional support to recruit the next generation of police officers.”

Loughran Cappel advocated for House Bill 3863, which creates the Law Enforcement Recruitment and Retention Fund to support departments through the hiring and training processes and help with retention strategies.

SHOREWOOD – To prevent the “summer slide,” State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is launching a Summer Reading Club for children and young people who live in the 49th State Senate District.

“Summer reading is a fantastic way to keep kids’ minds active during the summer months,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “This program will help them make reading into a habit and prepare kids for the upcoming school year.”

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. 

CREST HILL – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel’s office will be traveling to the Crest Hill Library on Thursday, May 19 to increase accessibility to residents throughout the 49th District.

“My top priority is to help residents cut through red tape when they have a problem with a state agency,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “While my staff is available to help at any time from our Plainfield office, these traveling office hours bring that service directly into each community throughout the year.”

The event will be held from 11 a.m. to noon at the Crest Hill Library located at 20670 City Center Blvd. in Crest Hill.

SPRINGFIELD – A measure to ensure Illinois customers know the discount they're getting when supermarkets put products on sale was signed into law thanks to efforts by State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). 

“When shoppers check out at the supermarket, they don’t always see the sale price of an item on the screen during a transaction,” Loughran Cappel said. “There shouldn’t be confusion if the computer system gave you a discount or having to hope the discount will be taken off at the end.”

While retailers provide notice of discounts through various methods such as receipts, in-store promotions, advertisements, and price tags, there is nothing written in law concerning how prices and discounts are displayed during checkout.