Glowiak Hilton: Reducing fees for seniors is the right move

OAKBROOK TERRACE – To help relieve a financial burden on older adults living with a fixed income, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton supported a newly-signed law to reduce the registration fee for Illinois residents ages 65 years and older.

“Registration fees by the state can create financial burdens for older adults living with limited income,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Reducing this fee can provide older adults with relief.”

The law reduces the vehicle registration fee for vehicle owners and their spouses from $24 to $10 if they qualify or have been approved for benefits under the Senior Citizens and Persons with Disability Property Tax Relief Act.

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Glowiak Hilton champions Illinois law to deter organized retail crime

SPRINGFIELD – To support retailers, update prosecuting resources and promote statewide economic growth, the governor signed a measure into law Friday led by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton to curb organized retail crime and hold ringleaders accountable.

“Organized retail crimes across the state have disturbed residents, wreaked havoc on businesses and stunted growth within local economies,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By advancing the Organized Retail Crime Act, Illinois is enacting one of the most comprehensive crime-curbing efforts in the nation.”

In partnership with the Illinois Retail Merchants Association and Illinois Attorney General, Glowiak Hilton’s law codifies organized retail crime into statute as the theft of retail merchandise with the intent to sell.

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Glowiak Hilton urges residents to submit nominations for Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame

OAKBROOK TERRACE – To commemorate the achievements and contributions of older adults, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is asking residents to submit their nominations to the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame.

“We all know an older family member, friend or neighbor whose efforts have shaped our community into a better place,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Let’s help give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them to the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame.”

The Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame celebrates outstanding accomplishments in community service, education, the labor force and the arts. Each year, four candidates — one from each category — are inducted.

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Glowiak Hilton: New law guarantees shoppers will know accurate discounts

SPRINGFIELD – With support from State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, a new Illinois law ensures customers know their discounts when supermarkets put products on sale.

“When shoppers check out at the supermarket, they don’t always see the sale price of an item on the screen during a transaction,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This new law ensures transparency in the check-out line and aims to improve consumer protections.”

While retailers provide notice of discounts through various methods such as receipts, in-store promotions, advertisements, and price tags, there is nothing written in Illinois law concerning how prices and discounts are displayed during checkout. 

To ensure shoppers receive their discount, Glowiak Hilton supported House Bill 2910 to require supermarkets to show both the regular and sale prices of items as they are rung up.

With the governor’s signature, the new law takes effect immediately.