Glowiak Hilton highlights Illinois’ bond status upgrade

OAKBROOK TERRACE – Fitch Ratings has revised its outlook on Illinois’ General Obligation bonds from negative to positive, and State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) applauds the upgrade as a direct result of responsible spending.

• “Recent fiscal results and the enacted fiscal 2022 budget suggest further improvements in operating performance and structural balance in the near and medium-term that could support a return to the pre-pandemic rating or higher."
• “Recent improvements including reduction in accounts payable and enacting plans for early retirement of federal pandemic loans, signal improvement in budget management.”
• “Broadly, the state reports a $1 billion reduction in total general fund spending for fiscal 2022 ($42.3 billion) versus the current services estimate provided in November 2020. General fund base operating spending remains flat in the fiscal 2022 enacted budget versus fiscal 2021 at $30.8 billion. Funding for K-12 and higher education is up 3%, including a $350 million increase for K-12.”

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Glowiak Hilton highlights Elmhurst bike path project

OAKBROOK TERRACE – To provide residents with safe local travel and recreation options, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) announced a state investment to construct a bike and pedestrian path in Elmhurst.

“Bike paths provide a safe public space for residents, families and visitors to be physically active and enjoy the outdoors,” Glowiak Hilton said. “This major investment will allow residents to enjoy even more opportunities for safe transportation and recreation, as well as attract visitors to our area.”

The notable project in the 24th District includes $198,000 to build a pedestrian overpass above Route 83 in Elmhurst.

Rebuild Illinois is awarding $105.7 million to 99 projects statewide, including recreational paths and trails, through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. A complete list can be found on IDOT’s website.

Glowiak Hilton launches Summer Book Club program

OAKBROOK TERRACE – To encourage children to maintain their reading skills over the summer, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is launching a Summer Reading Club for students who live in the 24th Senate District.

“Reading encourages children to develop a lifelong interest in books, maintain literacy skills and stay connected with local libraries,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Reading is a great way to keep young minds active through the summer months, and I’m excited to incentivize students to stay engaged with learning opportunities.”

Studies indicate that 2 months of reading skills and 2 ½ months of math skills are lost over a single summer.

The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books and return the form to Glowiak Hilton’s office by Aug. 11. Everyone who completes the summer reading club will be invited to an ice cream social with Sen. Glowiak Hilton.

To receive a book club form, visit www.SenatorSuzyGlowiak.com to download and print the form. Parents can also call her office at 630-785-3177 to request a copy by mail. Glowiak Hilton urges residents to call her office with any additional questions.

Click here to download a form.