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Senator Ann Gillespie @sengillespie

Dist. 27 Illinois State Senator, serving the Northwest Suburbs. I support working families, fair wages, safe communities and strong public schools.

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Thank you to the people of the 27th District for sending me to Springfield. Representing you has been the best job I have ever had. I am incredibly grateful for the privilege of being an Illinois state senator. More: ilsendems.co/3vSfXBu
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For seniors and those with limited mobility, an elevator outage is more than an inconvenience — it is a significant barrier that prevents them from participating in daily life. (1/2)
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My legislation would allow elevators to remain operational during upgrades or repairs that address minor, non-safety-related deficiencies. Read more here: senatoranngillespie.org/news… (2/2)

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Wishing everyone across the 27th District a happy Easter! 💐
Happy Easter. March 31, 2024.

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Happy Doctor's Day to all the doctors working to keep us and our loved ones healthy. Thank you for your dedication, skill and unwavering commitment to our communities!
National Doctor's Day. March 30, 2024.

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Today, on #VietnamVeteransDay, let us honor and remember those whose names are memorialized on The Wall in Washington, DC.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day. March 29, 2024.

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Thanks to the team at Jarrard for getting the word out about Senate Bill 2955, which continues the conversation about ensuring tax-exempt hospitals truly serve the needs of our communities. jarrardinc.com/jarrard-insig…

A state legislator is looking to redefine hospitals’ community benefit. We called her to ask why.

IL State Senator Ann Gillespie has introduced a bill to look at hospitals' tax exemption and clarify healthcare's community benefit

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Fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat. Happy first day of spring! ☀️
First day of spring. March 19, 2024.

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Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 Celebrate safely, and may luck be with you!
St. Patrick's Day. March 17, 2024

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Women lose over $400,000 over the course of a 40-year career compared to men. This gap is unacceptable. We must be committed to increasing pay equality and economic justice. #EqualPayDay
Equal Pay Day. March 12, 2024.

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Did you know that social workers account for the largest group of mental health providers in America? Thank you to all the social workers in our state! #SocialWorkMonth
March is Social Workers Month. March 2024.

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Ramadan Mubarak! To all celebrating, may this #Ramadan be filled with joy, health and peace.
Ramadan Mubarak

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Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m.! ☀️ Move your clocks ahead and take this opportunity to check your carbon monoxide detector and change your smoke detector batteries.
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Let’s celebrate Women’s History Month by supporting women-owned businesses throughout Illinois. Check out some incredible women-owned businesses who are making Illinois a rich and vibrant place to explore and live: bit.ly/3P0UY5M
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Great news for our community! Rolling Meadows' new human services department – with funds secured in the state's budget – has led the effort to reopen a neighborhood clinic, expanding access to mental health services and substance abuse treatment. dailyherald.com/20240303/hea…

Nurse practitioner helps revive Rolling Meadows community clinic he went to as a kid

Adam Chavez was 9 years old when he and his family moved from Chicago to a Rolling Meadows apartment complex, where he could visit a neighborhood resource center’s clinic for back-to-school physica...

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Earlier this week, my colleagues and I wore red to raise awareness of the importance of prioritizing women’s heart health. By participating in #WearRedDay, we honor those impacted by heart disease and commit ourselves to advocating for progress in prevention and treatment.
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By strengthening health care options, bolstering mental health resources and uplifting our direct support professionals, we are investing in the well-being of our residents and state. Read my statement on the budget proposal ➡️ bit.ly/48vdIkG
Ann Gillespie, state senator, District 27. "By strengthening health care options, bolstering mental health resources and uplifting our direct support professionals, we are investing in the well-being of our residents and the long-term vitality of our state. As chair of the Senate’s Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, I remain committed to continuing the progress we’ve made in these areas."

ALT Ann Gillespie, state senator, District 27. "By strengthening health care options, bolstering mental health resources and uplifting our direct support professionals, we are investing in the well-being of our residents and the long-term vitality of our state. As chair of the Senate’s Health and Human Services Appropriations Committee, I remain committed to continuing the progress we’ve made in these areas."
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Sending gratitude to the centers that uplift our seniors this #SeniorIndependenceMonth. Thank you to the care centers, communities and caregivers supporting the independence and well-being of our elders. Your dedication makes a difference.
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Career and Technical Education programs in Illinois play a key role in the workforce by providing advanced training and instruction for careers in high-wage, high-skill and in-demand occupations. Learn more about CTE programs at isbe.net/cte. #CTEMonth
Career & Technical Education Month. February 2024.

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Happy 215th birthday, President Abraham Lincoln! Today we honor the legacy of President Lincoln and push on for the social, political and educational equity of all people. 🎩
Lincoln's birthday. February 12, 2024.

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