Senator Glowiak Hilton working to connect residents with pandemic resources

WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) again urged residents to take advantage of assistance from her office to help connect with pandemic response resources during the Stay at Home Order.

“My most important job right now is to connect residents with the resources that can help them navigate this crisis,” Glowiak Hilton said. “My office is working to address any questions and concerns our community has.”

Senator Glowiak Hilton’s district office is adhering to the Stay at Home Order, and all staff are working remotely. However, phone calls are forwarded and emails are still being answered.

If people need help identifying an entity to help with unemployment, food, shelter or other services that can be difficult to navigate, Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office can be reached by calling 630-785-3177 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

To get the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, Senator Glowiak Hilton encourages residents to sign up for her e-newsletter here. The Illinois Senate Democrats also recently launched a new COVID-19 webpage, which outlines closures, family resources, the governor’s daily briefing and more.

Glowiak Hilton, local businesses help keep first responders healthy during pandemic

WESTERN SPRINGS – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) coordinated equipment sanitizer donations to local police and fire departments throughout the 24th Senate District last week.

“Every day our first responders put their lives on the line to keep us safe,” Glowiak Hilton said. “During this pandemic they face new challenges so we need to do all we can to make sure they remain safe and healthy.”

PathoSans Technologies, a cleaning products supplier in Glendale Heights, pledged to donate up to 5,000 gallons per day of its sanitizer and disinfectant to the state. Over 400 gallons of sanitizer were distributed throughout the 24th Senate District.

“During this state of emergency, a shortage of effective sanitizers and disinfectants quickly became a significant issue,” said Dr. William J. Kohley, President of PathoSans Technologies. “Our ECA systems are designed to supply high volumes of environmentally responsible cleaners and sanitizers. They are manufactured right here in IL; by redirecting production to address local supply chain shortages, we knew we could help immediately.”

Stevenson Crane Service of Bolingbrook assisted Senator Glowiak Hilton’s office with deliveries.

“Illinois shines the brightest when we are all working together to assist others,” Robert Stevenson, owner of Stevenson Crane said. “We are honored to be part of Senator Glowiak Hilton’s team that is helping to deliver much needed supplies to the front line.”

Glowiak Hilton urges small businesses to take advantage of state, federal assistance during COVID-19 closures

WESTERN SPRINGS – With local restaurants and other small businesses closing for COVID-19 State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is sharing resources that will provide economic relief.

“I’m grateful to the many small business owners who closed to help protect public health,” Glowiak Hilton said. “They are sacrificing a lot right now, so we need to make sure that they have all the resources they need to stay afloat during these unprecedented and difficult times.”

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Glowiak Hilton to head Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) released the following statement after being named Chairperson of the Senate Commerce and Economic Development Committee:

“I am thrilled to take on an active role in helping our state’s small- and medium-sized businesses grow. We’ll be working closely on legislation to create a competitive business environment that will allow entrepreneurs to expand and provide opportunities to working class families in every part of the state. Illinois is open for business as we promote a stronger economy while protecting consumers.

“Illinois is home to a variety of promising startups in the data storage, technology, and manufacturing industries; and in this new position I will work to pass meaningful legislation to ensure their success.”