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.

JOLIET – Over 50 businesses across Will and Kendall Counties were awarded a combined $1.8 million in funding from the Back to Business program thanks to advocacy and support from State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel.

“Small businesses bring so much life to our community and programs like Back to Business have been vital in helping them get back on their feet,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I’m pleased to see so many businesses take advantage of this wonderful opportunity.”

A total of $1.8 million was awarded to 56 businesses in the 49th District. The B2B grants are awarded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity using funds allocated to them by the American Rescue Plan through last year’s state budget.