WAUKEGAN – Earlier this year, State Senator Adriane Johnson passed a law to allow local municipalities to adopt an ordinance to remove buckthorn, an invasive plant, from public and private spaces. To raise awareness, she is hosting a seminar at the Half Day Forest Preserve in Vernon Hills and inviting area residents to attend.

“Because it takes over large areas and harms habitats, invasive buckthorn can be detrimental to the health and future of our woodlands, parks and other recreational spaces,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Thanks to advocacy from a constituent, units of local government in Illinois can adopt an ordinance to remove buckthorn from public and private property.”

To learn about the new law and raise public awareness, State Senator Adriane Johnson is partnering with the Lake County Forest Preserves to host a seminar from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 1 at Half Day Forest Preserve, 24255 IL-21 in Vernon Hills.

Questions about the event should be directed to Sen. Johnson’s office at 847-672-6201.

WAUKEGAN – To offer residents the opportunity to voice their opinions and work with her office to find solutions, State Senator Adriane Johnson is hosting a listening session at Mano A Mano in North Chicago.

“There’s a lot going on in our communities, and it’s important for me to hear from our neighbors to know how I can best represent their interests in Springfield,” said Johnson. “Our diverse, robust community is full of bright and intelligent people, and I’d love to hear from you all at the upcoming listening session.”

The event will take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Mano A Mano, located at 1801 Sheridan Rd., Suite 101 in North Chicago.

Questions should be directed to Sen. Johnson’s office by calling 847-672-6201. In addition, another listening session event is planned for Oct. 27 at BAM for the Mind in Waukegan. More details to follow.

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.

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.