LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, today introduced HB4699, which will make it possible for a person who wants to relinquish a newborn baby to call 911 and ask for a first responder to take the infant to safety, with no questions asked. The new bill would amend Illinois’ Abandoned Newborn Infant […]
We enjoyed having these amazing pieces of art hanging in our office throughout December, and we wanted to share them with everyone! This wonderful art was loaned to us by the Cooperative Association for Special Education (CASE), which works in collaboration with its member districts to provide services for students with autism, multiple disabilities, emotional […]
Free COVID-19 testing is available in our District! Midwest COVID Testing, located at 805 S. Main Street in Lombard, provides Rapid and PCR tests. You can schedule your free test here: https://www.solvhealth.com/book-online/gN7Oo0 There is also a Free COVID Testing Site located at 650 Roosevelt Road (Unit 101) in Glen Ellyn that is open from 9 […]
Costa Howard-hosted flu/COVID vaccination clinic helps local residents protect themselves from illness LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard co-hosted a flu shot/COVID-19 booster vaccination clinic that helped more than 80 local residents protect themselves from illness. “We were overwhelmed – in a good way – by the public response,” Costa Howard said. “In fact, […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection is key to beating breast cancer. Please, go get your mammogram.
State Rep. Costa Howard Highlights Successful Baby Supplies Donation Drive for Outreach House LOMBARD – To help local families in need and bring attention to Diaper Need Awareness Week, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, hosted a donation drive for diapers and other baby supplies to benefit Outreach House, a local social services organization. “I […]
House Redistricting Committee to Hold Public Hearings on Congressional and Judicial Subcircuit Boundaries Public input is essential to making sure that Illinois has strong representation in Congress. This month the House Redistricting Committee will hold a series of public hearings to gather public input as the General Assembly begins the process of creating new congressional […]
Costa Howard Announces Diaper Donation Drive for Outreach House LOMBARD –To assist local families during Diaper Need Awareness Week, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is collecting donations of diapers and other baby supplies to benefit Outreach House, a Lombard-based non-profit that provides essential items for infant care. “Diapers are a daily necessity for babies […]
This week, I had the opportunity to tour the Technology Center of DuPage with other state legislators and see the great opportunities the Center offers students in our community. TCD features a quarter million square foot campus, state-of-the-art technology, and up-to-date skills instruction used in today’s high-demand careers. TCD lets students learn at their own […]
In May, the Illinois Legislature fulfilled its constitutional responsibility and approved a new set of legislative district maps. I joined my colleagues in voting for these new maps, because they appropriately reflect the communities I serve. (You can read my full statement on the new maps here.) Earlier this month, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data to be […]