OAKBROOK TERRACE – State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton has teamed up with DuPage County legislators to host a Love Purse donation drive to support domestic violence survivors now through Oct. 31.

“Our goal is to come together to provide survivors of domestic abuse and those in need with basic necessities, notes of encouragement, and the intention to make residents feel loved, valued and respected,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “The #LovePurse movement gives us an opportunity to support and uplift women in need and survivors of domestic violence.”

There are nearly 20 donation locations throughout DuPage County, including Glowiak Hilton’s office located at 17W715 E. Butterfield Road, Suite F in Oakbrook Terrace.

A few locations within the 23rd Senate District include:

• Representative Martha Deuter’s office: 1 S. Cass Ave., Westmont
• Representative Diane Blair-Sherlock's office: 28 S. Villa Ave., Villa Park
• Courts Plus: 186 S. West Ave., Elmhurst

The #LovePurse organization collects new purses that are filled with personal care items and notes of encouragement to distribute to women in need and survivors of domestic abuse. Those interested in participating should donate new purses and unused toiletries such as feminine hygiene products, deodorant, soap, lotion, socks, face masks, compact mirrors, floss, lip balm and nail files, among other items.

The collection drive will end on Oct. 31. People with questions or concerns can call Glowiak Hilton’s office at 630-785-3177. For a complete list of locations and suggested donations visit SenatorSuzyGlowiak.com.

OAKBROOK TERRACE — Over $39 million in funding is coming to the 23^rd Senate District to build and repair infrastructure, thanks to strong support from State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

“Key investments in our infrastructure will help our communities continue to grow and increase accessibility for residents,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “We have to make sure our roads and bridges are safe, reliable and easy to travel.”

The largest multi-year program to build and repair infrastructure in state history will invest $50.6 billion over six years, continuing an unprecedented investment in safety, mobility and quality of life made possible by the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The Illinois Department of Transportation’s new multi-year program is both comprehensive and multimodal, with investments in roads and bridges, aviation, transit, freight and passenger rail, waterways, and bicycle and pedestrian accommodations touching every Illinois county.

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, the district Glowiak Hilton represents will see infrastructure projects totaling more than $39 million next year.

A full list of projects in the 23rd District can be found here.

WESTERN SPRINGS — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is helping Western Springs residents protect their personal information by offering a free shred event on Oct. 4.

“Clearing out old bank statements and bills that are lying around is an important, but sometimes overlooked, way to protect yourself,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Events like these give residents a safe and easy way to shred documents and keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands.”

Residents can safely discard documents on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the parking lot of the Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St., from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is full. A limit of two boxes per car will be accepted.

The event, in partnership with the Village of Western Springs, will run alongside the village’s monthly residential Styrofoam recycling program. All block Styrofoam, egg cartons and clean food containers will be accepted.

For questions about the shred event, contact Glowiak Hilton’s office at 630-785-3177.

SPRINGFIELD — Women in Illinois will soon have improved access to information about fertility and family planning under a new law from State Senator Glowiak Hilton.

“Women deserve to know all of their options when making informed decisions about their future,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “This law equips them with science-backed fertility information so they can plan with confidence.”

According to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the ability for a woman to get pregnant starts to decline at age 30. To assess a woman’s likelihood of getting pregnant on their own, health care providers can use ovarian reserve testing — a blood test and ultrasound — to estimate the number of healthy eggs in a woman’s ovaries.