Kids Expo Tomorrow!

Dear Stephanie,

I hope this message finds you well. It has been an eventful week in our community, filled with moments worth celebrating. One highlight that warmed our hearts was the joyous celebration of US Marine Helen Ehlers' 100th birthday. Helen, a remarkable WWII Woman Marine residing right here in Wheaton, played a vital role during the war by installing instrument panels for the planes that soared through the skies in defense of our nation. Semper Fi!

But the excitement doesn't stop there! I'm thrilled to remind everyone that tomorrow is the day for our annual Kids Expo, a day filled with fun and educational activities for the whole family. This event is free of charge and open to all. Head down to the Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, where your children can explore various emergency vehicles and trucks up close. There will be face painting, a K9 unit demonstration, and even the landing of the Superior helicopter ambulance!

Read on for more updates from around the state and the district, and have a wonderful weekend.

P.S. Please reach out to our office if you need assistance at (630) 585-1308 or send me an email.

Join Us Tomorrow!

Saturday, September 16

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Phillips Park Family Aquatic Center, North & South Parking Lots

This Year's Highlights Will Include:

• Aurora Fire Department Fire Engine
• IDOT Cherry Picker
• Superior Ambulance Helicopter (10:30am-12:30pm)
• Fox Valley Park District Tractor, Skid Steer, Dump Truck
• Eagle Academy Karate Obstacle Course
• The Scoop Ice Cream Trailer
• Brookfield Zoo Ambassador Animals (11:30am-12:00pm)
• State Police K-9 Unit Demonstration (10:30am)
• ...And More!

Hope to see you there!

American Legion Golf Outing

September 21!

There are still spots available for the 3rd Annual Roosevelt Aurora American Legion Golf Classic! This is a wonderful event that helps our area Veterans and is always enjoyable.

I hope to see you on September 21st! I already have my foursome ready to go! Click here to register!

Saturday, September 16 - Kids Expo and Touch-A-Truck (Free). Read More

Saturday, September 16 - Free kids vision exams offered through lions club. Read More.

Thursday, September 21 - 3rd Annual Roosevelt-Aurora Post 84 of the American Legion Golf Outing. Read More

September 24 - Harvest of the Acorn Moon Fall Festival, Aurora Oakhurst Forest Preserve (Free). Read More

October 1 - Oswego - Fox Fall Fest - Read More

October 1 - Aurora Pooch Parade. Read More & Register

October 15 - Oswego Halloween Scavenger hunt. Read More & Register

October 21 - Fox Valley Flannel Fest - Read More & Register

My office is continuing its partnership as a collection site for the annual CUPS Bra Drive, which aims to provide undergarments to women in need.

The drive, initiated by Cynthia Gamboa-Morales, has collected thousands of bras since 2017 and supports women facing homelessness, domestic violence, sex trafficking, and refugee situations through reputable organizations.

Donors are encouraged to enclose bras in a bag and attach a note with the total number of bras donated to ensure safety and hygiene. Donations will be accepted at my office located at 1677 Montgomery Drive, #116 in Aurora.

Free vision exams for children ages six months to 16 will be offered from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16. A clinic by Aurora Noon Lions Club will take place at Aurora Public Library West Branch, 233 Constitution Drive in Aurora.

Admission and parking are free. Advance registration is not required. Walk-ins are welcome.

For more information about Lions Clubs, visit lionsclubs.org.

Until 11:59 p.m. Sept. 30, 2023, Veterans who deployed to a combat zone, never enrolled in VA health care and left the military between Sept. 11, 2001, and Oct. 1, 2013, are eligible to enroll directly in VA health care through the PACT Act. This special enrollment period gives Veterans who served in Iraq, Afghanistan and other combat zones an opportunity to enroll directly in VA health care without first applying for disability compensation benefits.

Apply Now!

The Illinois Department of Public Health endorsed the recommendation by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for the newly FDA-approved COVID-19 shots for everyone over the age of 6 months.

The federal agencies have given the green light for updated mRNA vaccines developed by Moderna and Pfizer that target the currently circulating strains of the COVID-19 virus.

Studies have consistently shown that COVID-19 vaccines lower the risk of getting symptomatic COVID-19 and improve protection against serious illness, hospitalization, and death.

Learn more here or at www.covid.gov

Watch the most recent Coffee Chat on Facebook!

Or, subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧!

I continue to host Monday Morning Coffee live via Facebook at 9:00am-10:00am where you can post your comments and questions.

I realize not everyone has Facebook. The good news is that you can still participate. If you would like to join us on Monday mornings, you can join in via ZOOM! Once connected via ZOOM, you'll be able to interact just as if you were on Facebook. Don't worry you will not be on live - your video feed and mic will be muted.

The ZOOM link will be emailed to everyone separately for Monday morning participation.

If you would like to join us, please email [email protected] or call the

office at 630.585.1308.