1. Community Leaders

     Several communities in the 55th District are being awarded OSLAD, or Open Space Land Acquisition Development, grants. The grants are part of $18.2 million in state funds for dozens of projects at existing parks and development of new parks and open space in Illinois. Here are a few of the developments that will be taking place in the 55th District:

     State Representative Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) points to rising prices at the gas pump and groceries stores as reasons why taxpayer dollars should not be spent on pay raises for legislators and constitutional officers.

     State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) moved a crucial immigration measure to the House floor that will allow increased homeland security protection to Illinois residents.