WAUKEGAN – To engage with the community and provide assistance, State Senator Adriane Johnson is inviting residents to attend a Coffee and Connect event at Area Coffee in Mundelein.

The event will take place from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, at 18 E. Park St. in Mundelein.

“Our community has had a busy and productive summer, with improvements through local grants and a series of other events,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “With so much happening, I’m thrilled to bring my Coffee and Connect event to Mundelein to take a moment to catch up with our neighbors, give families the opportunity to learn more about state resources, and discuss solutions to address concerns.

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WAUKEGAN – To offer Park City residents an opportunity to meet, ask questions and have conversations with local officials, State Senator Adriane Johnson is partnering with State Rep. Daniel Didech, Mayor Steve Pannell and the Consul-General of Mexico in Chicago to host a town hall.

“As a lawmaker, I understand the importance to take every chance I have to inform community members and connect families in need with available assistance,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By hosting this town hall, I hope to help Park City residents get the resources they may need, and I encourage everyone with a question or concern to attend.”

The town hall will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at the Community Center in Park City, located at 333 Teske Blvd.

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WAUKEGAN – State Senator Adriane Johnson is encouraging communities with economic challenges in the 30^th District to apply for assistance through the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development program. The program, which usually requires matching funds for projects, now offers complete assistance for distressed communities.

“Now is the time we utilize funding to rebuild local parks in our communities and provide our children and neighbors with safe and new attractions,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “I am encouraging our park districts to take advantage of the opportunity by applying for this grant.”

In the district Johnson represents, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources highlighted North Chicago and Waukegan as economically disadvantaged communities.

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WAUKEGAN – To discuss the property tax rebate program included in Illinois’ Family Relief Plan, State Senator Adriane Johnson is partnering with Rep. Rita Mayfield, North Chicago Treasurer Vance Wyatt and North Chicago Alderman Carl Evans to host an event for homeowners to receive information on the payment.

“Building upon the responsible spending decisions and balanced budgets over recent years, the state was able to pay off debt, see our credit rating improve and come out with a sizable surplus,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “To celebrate these achievements, I supported the Illinois Family Relief Plan to reduce financial burdens and invite residents to attend our informational event on the property tax rebate portion.”

The event will be held from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3 at North Chicago City Hall, located at 1850 Lewis Ave.

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