Representative Amy Grant News Today

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has announced the House passage of Senate Bill 3514, which designates the Calvatia Gigantea, or "Giant Puffball," as the official state mushroom of Illinois. The bill, developed with the help of students from the Prairie School of DuPage, now awaits the Governor's signature to become law.

WHEATON, IL – Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is encouraging DuPage County residents to engage in her legislative survey to have their voices heard. Grant emphasized, "Listening to the voices of DuPage County residents ensures Representative Grant can effectively return Illinois into a safer more affordable place to live."The survey, which covers newly filed legislation and topics relevant to working families, is part of Representative Grant's efforts to gather community fee...

Chicago Police Officer Luis Huesca was shot and killed as he returned home from his shift on April 21, 2024. Officer Huesca died in the line of duty protecting the City and people of Chicago."I am praying for the wonderful men and women who serve and sacrifice for their neighbors and communities safety – It simply shouldn’t be like this," expressed an individual in response to the tragic loss.The funeral arrangements for Officer Huesca have been announced. Visitation is scheduled f...

State Representative Amy Grant responded to Governor Pritzker's annual State of the State and Budget Address by stating, "During Governor Pritzker’s annual budget address yesterday afternoon, he consistently made the claim that he is ‘making life easier for working families’. Frankly the reality facing communities across Illinois shows that this is far from the truth. Our young people are struggling to get ahead, businesses are fighting to keep their doors open, and local governme...

Wheaton, IL - State Representative Amy Grant has successfully championed a policy change that will benefit drivers in Illinois. Prompted by concerns raised by constituents regarding Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) procedures, Rep. Grant took action by filing House Bill 1528. The bill proposed exempting first-time driver's license applicants from performing a road test if they had completed a certified driver's education course. The objective was to streamline the licensing process and...

Illinois has been facing significant challenges with its criminal justice system after the implementation of the Illinois Safe-T Act. The Act, which aimed to improve public safety and make communities safer, has been criticized for its impact on crime and the safety of Illinois families.State Representative Amy Grant expressed her concerns about the Act, stating, "The SAFE-T Act makes it even more difficult to keep our classrooms, neighborhoods, and main streets safe because it favors crimi...

State Representative Amy Grant has announced significant updates to Metra's ticketing and fare structure, set to take effect on February 1, 2024. These changes aim to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of public transportation in the Chicagoland area.The updates include new fare pricing, different ticketing products, the closure of ticket windows, and a shift towards digital and vending machine ticketing. Representative Grant emphasizes the importance of staying informed about these ch...

State Representative Amy Grant has announced that several school libraries within her district have been selected to receive state grants aimed at supporting school library services. The grants will benefit approximately 1.2 million students from kindergarten to 12th grade across Illinois.The funding provided by the state grant program will be used to enhance library offerings, including the acquisition of library books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, and advanced tech...

State Representative Amy Grant from the 47th District encourages everyone to participate in local charitable activities this holiday season. She invites the community to share information about events or drives in the district so that her office can support and promote notable community-led causes. In her monthly newsletter, she provides updates on her legislative work, key details on issues impacting Illinois, and the community visits she has made across DuPage County.One of the initiatives lau...

WHEATON, IL - State Representative Amy Grant has joined forces with Americans for Prosperity to organize an insightful discussion centered around the Invest in Kids Program. This highly anticipated event is scheduled to take place on Monday, October 9th, commencing at 7PM at the Moment on Main, situated in Downtown Wheaton at 122 N. Main St.The Invest in Kids Program has made a significant impact, raising an impressive $283,300,000 since its inception. This extraordinary achievement has resulted...