OAKBROOK TERRACE – To increase access to healthy, sustainable food options for families in DuPage County, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton announced Prairie Food Co-Op in downtown Lombard as a recipient of a Rebuild Downtowns and Main Streets grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

“Fresh and affordable food is critical for every family, no matter where they call home,” said Sen. Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs), chair of the Senate Commerce Committee. “I’m counting down the days until I can welcome the first community-owned grocery to DuPage County—Prairie Food Co-Op in downtown Lombard. This investment, funded in part by Rebuild Illinois, will help ensure families have access to healthy, sustainable food options.”

OAKBROOK TERRACE – To help residents understand their property tax bills and offer assessment information, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is partnering with York Township Assessor Deanna Wilkins to bring services to the Oak Brook Public Library.

“Many homeowners pay property taxes but might not have the opportunity to understand the assessment appeal process,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “My office is partnering with York Township Assessor Deanna Wilkins to get families the information they need to explore ways to reduce their property taxes.”

OAKBROOK TERRACE – With support from State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, the Illinois State Board of Education awarded eight local school districts a combined $362,500 for infrastructure improvements.

“Improving the quality of school facilities is an expensive undertaking,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By reducing the burden on property owners with this state investment, Illinois is helping to ensure schools are fiscally sound and have the infrastructure to contribute to a safe, comfortable learning environment.”

OAKBROOK TERRACE – To kick off Parks and Recreation Month, State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton announced more than $1.5 million in funding to support projects in park districts throughout DuPage County.

“Parks bring an abundance of life and opportunities to our communities,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “By investing in park districts, Illinois is showing support to the importance of safe, sustainable infrastructure in our recreational spaces.”

Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program grants are administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and support local park projects. When combined with local matching funds, the latest OSLAD grants provide more than $56 million in local park development projects and land acquisitions statewide.