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.”

Glowiak Hilton passes plan to curb food waste

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) advanced a bill from the Senate Judiciary Committee that would allow state agencies that purchase food through a contract to donate leftovers.

“Millions of Americans struggle with hunger while billions of pounds of food are wasted,” Glowiak Hilton said. “The state needs to lead by example and do all it can to curb food waste and ensure that the most vulnerable of us are fed.”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that 30-40 percent of the total food supply is wasted each year. Most food waste occurs at the retail and consumer levels.

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Glowiak Hilton: Suicide prevention should be as easy as a 911 call

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs) is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish a 3-digit suicide hotline for Americans experiencing mental health crises.

“Mental health crises are becoming more prevalent, specifically in young people, and we need national leadership on this issue,” Glowiak Hilton said. “Creating a dedicated emergency hotline for this will save lives.”

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