Pre-construction notice for US Route 20/Lake Street

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Construction will begin this July on US Route 20 (Lake Street) running through Bartlett. The range of this construction will begin at the intersection of Lake Street and Oak Avenue and run through the intersection of Lake Street and Bartlett Road. This project will modernize the traffic lights and install new street lighting. Traffic delays are expected and it is highly recommended that drivers follow all posted signage to ensure road safety. This project is currently expected to wrap up in October of 2027.

Aviso previo a la construcción para la Ruta estadounidense 20/Lake Street

En julio comenzarán las obras de construcción en la Ruta estadounidense 20 (Lake Street) a su paso por Bartlett. El tramo de la obra abarcará desde la intersección de Lake Street y Oak Avenue hasta la intersección de Lake Street y Bartlett Road. El proyecto contempla la modernización de los semáforos y la instalación de nuevo alumbrado público. Se prevén retrasos en el tráfico, por lo que se recomienda encarecidamente a los conductores seguir toda la señalización instalada para garantizar la seguridad vial. Actualmente, se estima que el proyecto finalizará en octubre de 2027.

Pre-construction Notice for Barrington Road

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Construction will begin this July on Barrington Road in the municipalities of Hoffman Estates and South Barrington. This two mile stretch of construction will widen and reconstruct the road starting from the intersection of Barrington Rd and Central Rd and ending at the intersection of Barrington Rd and IL Route 62. Daily lane closures and delays are expected and it is recommended that all posted signage be followed in order to ensure drivers safety. At this time, this construction is expected to end in late 2028.

Aviso previo a la contrucción en Barrington Road

Las obras de construcción comenzarán este mes de julio en Barrington Road, dentro de los municipios de Hoffman Estates y South Barrington. Este proyecto, que abarca un tramo de dos millas, consistirá en la ampliación y reconstucción de la vía, comenzando en la intersección de Barrington Road y Central Road y finalizando en la intersección de Barrington Road y la Ruta 62 de Illinois (IL Rout 62). Se prevén cierres de carriles y retrasos diarios, por lo que se recomienda seguir toda la señalización instalada para garantizar la seguridad de los conductores. Actualmente, se estima que las obras concluirán a finales de 2028.


			
Mobile Driver Services Facility

October 26 @ 10:00 am 2:00 pm CDT


Need to update your driver license or license plate sticker? Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Mobile Facility will be at Hanover Township Senior Center on October 26th from 10am-2pm.

DMV services available include:

  • Vision Screening
  • REAL ID (Appropriate documents required, see below)
  • Driver’s License (Renewal, Duplicate, Corrected)
  • State Identification Card (First Time, Renewal, Duplicate, Corrected)
  • Vehicle Registration Renewal Stickers (Registration expiring within the current year)
  • Organ & Tissue Donor/Voter Registration (Only with License or ID Application)
  • Seniors age 65 and older (no charge for state ID)
  • Seniors age 75 and older must visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility to renew driver’s license

Important Notes:

  • NO CASH ACCEPTED: ILSOS accepts checks, money orders, major credit cards such as (Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover Card, Diners Club), RFID payments like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.
  • Seniors age 75 and older must visit a Secretary of State Driver Services facility to renew driver’s license
    • Recent legislation that passed, if signed by the governor, will not go into effect until July 1st, 2026
  • To renew a current lllinois driver’s license or ID card, a valid driver’s license or ID card must be presented.
  • To apply for a duplicate or corrected driver’s license or ID card, two forms of identification must be presented. Acceptable forms of identification, or visit ilsos.gov.

REAL IDs

Secretary of State Mobile DMVs offer customers the option of receiving a “REAL” driver’s license/ID or a “Standard” driver’s license/ID.

The Real ID Act is an Act of Congress establishing requirements that driver licenses and identification cards issued by Illinois meet certain verification criteria of personal information when applying. While a REAL driver’s license/ID is optional, it is needed to access federal government facilities and for boarding airline flights in the United States as of May 7, 2025.

Use of a passport will substitute if an individual chooses not to have a REAL identification.

Real ID/DL Acceptable Documents (download here)
Standard ID/DL Acceptable Documents (download here)
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State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

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State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

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Appointments for Mobile DMV Required

Call 331-465-9661 to schedule an appointment.

Appointments for Mobile DMV Required

Call 331-465-9661 to schedule an appointment.

Appointments for Mobile DMV Required

Call 331-465-9661 to schedule an appointment.

End of Session Town Hall

June 30 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm CDT

Join Representative Hirschauer for an end-of-session town hall on legislation, budget, community safety, and pressing topics of Illinois’ 49th District. Register with your topics of priority and your specific questions to ensure they are discussed that evening.

This event will be presented in person, in English, with automated captions available on Zoom in many languages. If you would like in-person interpretation to another language, please register by June 26 for accommodations. Automated translations may be inaccurate. If something seems alarming or out of context, please contact our office for clarification and we will consult an interpreter to facilitate understanding of your concerns and Rep Hirschauer’s response.

Register below. Zoom links will be sent the day of the event.


Acompañe a la Representante Hirschauer en una reunión pública a fin de sesión sobre legislación, presupuesto, seguridad comunitaria y temas urgentes del Distrito 49 de Illinois. Inscríbase con sus temas prioritarios y sus preguntas específicas para asegurarse de que se aborden esa noche.

Este evento se presentará en inglés con subtítulos automáticos disponibles en varios idiomas. Si desea interpretación en persona a otro idioma, registraste antes del 26 de junio para realizar adaptaciones. Las traducciones automáticas pueden ser inexactas. Si algo le parece alarmante o fuera de contexto, comuníquese con nuestra oficina para obtener una aclaración y consultaremos con un intérprete para facilitar la comprensión de sus inquietudes y aclarar la respuesta de la Representante Hirschauer.

Se requiere registro a continuación. Los enlaces de Zoom se enviarán el día del evento.


Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

Hanover Township Senior Center

240 S. Illinois Route 59
Bartlett, Illinois 60103 United States
(630) 483-5600
View Venue Website

Hirschauer Passes Bill Empowering Young Voters, Inspired by Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-West Chicago, helped pass a bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement. It requires high schools to provide voter registration opportunities and information and is inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr.

“The future of our democracy depends on the voice of our young voters, that’s why it’s important that schools provide the opportunity for them to register to vote,” said Hirschauer. “Empowering young voters to become essential members of their communities by providing them with information on how they can register and why it matters is crucial to send them towards the path of adulthood.”

House Bill 4339, also known as the Jesse Jackson Sr. Young Voter Empowerment Act, ensures that all public high schools offer students of voting age the opportunity to register to vote. This opportunity will take place during the school day in an accessible and nonpartisan environment. Registering to vote can be complicated, especially for first-time voters. This bill will give high schoolers a safe space to learn, ask questions, and take steps towards civic engagement.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. famously said, “On that graduation day or night, we must put a diploma in one hand symbolizing knowledge and wisdom, and put a voter registration card in that other hand symbolizing power and responsibility.” This bill honors Rev. Jackson, Sr. and his dedication to equal rights and public service.

“Every U.S. citizen has the fundamental right to vote and participate in our democracy. Voters have the power and responsibility to vote for someone who represents their morals, values, and community needs. That’s why it is important for young voters to be taught, and given, those fundamentals before graduating from high school,” said Hirschauer.

House Bill 4339 passed the House and now heads to the Senate for consideration.

Maura Hirschauer headshot 2022

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185

Freezing Congressionally-approved funding is not fiscal responsibility, it’s abandonment.
(excerpts from video):

I am very proud to be the representative of West Chicago, a vibrant community in western DuPage County. In West Chicago we have a saying, “West Chicago has heart; West Chicago tiene corazón.” and in West Chicago we DO have heart: the beating heart of the community is our schools.

Our schools do more than educate: They feed hungry families, they provide mental health care, they create leadership opportunities for students and parents. They help solve transportation challenges. They support families facing food and housing instability. They truly wrap their arms around the whole child and the whole family. And because of that, they have earned trust in our community.

The reason West Chicago School District 33 has been able to provide these life-changing services is they receive federal Full Service Community Schools grant dollars. And let me tell you: those dollars are stretched, maximised, and poured directly back into children and families.

Then, just days before winter break, everything changed. The rug was ripped out from West Chicago.

Effective December 31, 2025, the Donald Trump administration froze $18,500,000 ($18.5M) in Full Service Community School Grants across Illinois. And over the past year, the US Department of Education has cancelled hundreds of grants, serving schools from Metropolis to Chicago. Schools that depend on this funding to serve our most vulnerable children.

These are not items on a spreadsheet. These are children, these are our families, and these are real lives. This is not just happening in West Chicago, it is happening from Southern Illinois all the way to Northern Illinois.

Let’s be clear: feeding a hungry child is not political. Providing mental health care is not ideological. Helping a student learn English is not controversial. And offering after-school tutoring is not radical. It is compassionate. It is responsible. And it is necessary.

This is not fiscal responsibility.
This is abandonment.

We call on Congress to release every single dollar of Congressionally-approved funding for Illinois children.

We are not turning our backs on our kids here in Illinois. If Washington refuses to stand up for our families, we will stand up for ourselves. We will fight for our schools. We will fight for our communities. And we will fight for every child’s and family’s right to opportunity. That’s whaty HB5362 and HB5363 are so important: so as a state we can continue to fund the good work that Illinois’ schools are doing. Because in Illinois we do not balance our budget on the backs of families and children.

Maura Hirschauer headshot 2022

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185

Mid-Session Town Hall

March 4 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm CST

Join Representative Hirschauer for a mid-session town hall on legislation, budget, community safety, and pressing topics of Illinois’ 49th District. Register with your topics of priority and your specific questions to ensure they are discussed that evening.

This event will be presented in person, in English, with automated captions available on Zoom in many languages. If you would like in-person interpretation to another language, please register by Feb 28 for accommodations. Automated translations may be inaccurate. If something seems alarming or out of context, please contact our office for clarification and we will consult an interpreter to facilitate understanding of your concerns and Rep Hirschauer’s response.

Register below. Zoom links will be sent the day of the event.


Acompañe a la Representante Hirschauer en una reunión pública a mitad de sesión sobre legislación, presupuesto, seguridad comunitaria y temas urgentes del Distrito 49 de Illinois. Inscríbase con sus temas prioritarios y sus preguntas específicas para asegurarse de que se aborden esa noche.

Este evento se presentará en inglés con subtítulos automáticos disponibles en varios idiomas. Si desea interpretación en persona a otro idioma, registraste antes del 28 de febrero para realizar adaptaciones. Las traducciones automáticas pueden ser inexactas. Si algo le parece alarmante o fuera de contexto, comuníquese con nuestra oficina para obtener una aclaración y consultaremos con un intérprete para facilitar la comprensión de sus inquietudes y aclarar la respuesta de la Representante Hirschauer.

Se requiere registro a continuación. Los enlaces de Zoom se enviarán el día del evento.


Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

Hanover Township Senior Center

240 S. Illinois Route 59
Bartlett, Illinois 60103 United States
(630) 483-5600
View Venue Website

There is only a single, consolidated Dial-a-Ride program in Kane County

The Ride in Kane program, the local Dial-a-Ride service that provides curb-to-curb transportation to seniors and people with disabilities living in Kane County, has transitioned to a new, countywide coordinated ride model.

This change makes it easier for riders to register, schedule trips, and access public transportation for all eligible residents across Kane County.

See the Ride in Kane webpage, Dial-a-Ride Services: Kane County webpage or call the Ride in Kane information line at 630-762-2600 for further information or to request service.

Solo habra un servicio de Transporte a domicilio de Kane County, un cambio local a nivel de Condado.

El programa Ride in Kane, el servicio local de transporte a domicilio que ofrece transporte de puerta a puerta a personas mayores y personas con discapacidad que viven en el condado de Kane, ha adoptado un nuevo modelo de transporte coordinado a nivel de condado.

Este cambio facilita el registro, la programación de viajes y el acceso al transporte público para todos los residentes elegibles del condado de Kane.

Consulte la página web de Ride in Kane, Servicios de Transporte a Domicilio: Condado de Kane, o llame a la línea de información de Ride in Kane al 630-762-2600 para obtener más información o solicitar el servicio.

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185

Rep. Maura Hirschauer Reflects after Minnesota ICE Shooting; Emphasizes Duty to Stand Up, Speak Out, and Shine a Light on Truth

WEST CHICAGO — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, issued the following statement in response to the killing of Renee Nicole Good by a federal immigration agent during a reckless immigration enforcement action.

Do not look away. Yesterday, January 7, 2026, federal immigration agents shot and killed Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota leaving her six year old child orphaned and a community in anguish. On September 12, 2025 federal immigration agents shot and killed Silverio Villegas González in Franklin Park, Illinois leaving his two young children orphaned and our community in anguish. We mourn the loss of Renee, Silverio, and every life taken or forever changed by the actions of our reckless federal government. The ripple effects of these tragic events eerily echo throughout cities across the United States where the presence of federal immigration agents threaten community safety. 

No one is safe when inadequately trained federal agents, armed to the hilt with hand guns, assault style weapons and tear gas, speed through city streets sowing chaos at every turn.

Today my thoughts are with the family of Renee Nicole Good and the people of Minnesota. May her memory be a blessing and a spark that ignites meaningful, peaceful change. We must not look away – we all have a responsibility to stand up, speak out, and shine a light on truth. 

My thoughts are also with my neighbors here in Illinois. To our immigrant community who continue to work, go to school, and find joy despite the constant terror of the federal government – I see you and I stand with you. And to our neighbors who continue to protect each other in spite of the danger – you answer the call of pre-dawn signal chats, patrol community streets, and blow whistles to warn of danger – thank you. Together we protect us. 

Representante Maura Hirschauer reflexiona tras el tiroteo de ICE en Minnesota; enfatiza el deber de ponerse de pie, hablar y arrojar luz sobre la verdad

“Ayer, 7 de Enero del 2026, agentes federales de inmigración le dispararon y mataron a Renee Nicole Good en Minnesota dejando huérfano a su hijo de seis años y a toda una comunidad destrozada. El 12 de septiembre de 2025 agentes federales de inmigración le dispararon y mataron a Silverio Villegas Gonzalez en Franklin Park, Illinois, dejando huérfanos  a sus dos hijos pequeños y a nuestra comunidad sumida en dolor.” 

“Estamos de luto y lamentamos profundamente la pérdida de Renee, Silverio, y de cada vida arrebatada o marcada para siempre por las acciones insensatas de nuestro gobierno federal. Los efectos secundarios de estos eventos trágicos que recorren ciudades de todo Estados Unidos, donde la presencia de agentes federales de inmigración pone en riesgo la seguridad de las comunidades.”

“Nadie está a salvo cuando agentes federales deficientemente mal capacitados, armados hasta los dientes con pistolas, armas tipo asalto y gas lacrimógeno, se lanzan a toda velocidad por las calles de la ciudad, sembrando caos a cada paso.” 

Hoy mis pensamientos están con la familia de Renee Nicole Good y con la  gente de Minnesota. Que su memoria sea una bendición y una luz que encienda un cambio real y pacifico. No debemos apartar la mirada y todos tenemos la responsabilidad de resistir, alzar la voz, y sacar la verdad a la luz.”

“Mis pensamientos también están con mis vecinos aquí en Illinois. A nuestra comunidad inmigrante que sigue trabajando, yendo a la escuela, y encontrando alegría a pesar del terror constante del gobierno federal. Yo los veo y estoy con ustedes. Y a nuestros vecinos que continúan protegiéndose unos a los otros a pesar del peligro.  Que responden a los chats de alerta antes del amanecer, patrullan las calles y hacen sonar silbatos para avisar del peligro, gracias. Juntos nos cuidamos.”

Maura Hirschauer headshot 2022

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185



Hirschauer Responds to Devastating Funding Cuts to West  Chicago Schools, Programs, Social Services

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WEST CHICAGO — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is responding to recent news that the federal administration will halt tens of millions of dollars in grants set aside to strengthen schools in low-income communities, including District 33 in West Chicago.

“This abrupt decision to pull funding from schools serving some of our most vulnerable students is absolutely devastating,” said Hirschauer. “These funds provide critical lifelines—hot meals, enrichment programs, and after-school sports and clubs that support children’s positive development as they grow. What makes this even more gut-wrenching is that the president’s anti-DEI rhetoric is being used to justify stripping away resources from our children. The cruelty of the federal government truly knows no bounds.”

District 33 is one of 70 Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grantees that were expecting more than $380 million in federal awards between now and 2028. In Illinois, the organization ACT Now facilitates these funds to serve over 19,000 students across 32 public schools annually, including support for Leman Middle School (LMS) and Wegner Elementary Schools in District 33.

Due to the Trump Administration’s executive orders limiting DEI in school settings, the West Chicago school district was notified Friday that it will lose access to critical funds starting Jan. 1st—leaving handfuls of staff and several community partners scrambling to provide for students relying on programs, including extended learning time, health care, tutoring programs, meals, and more.

A total of over $55 million in funding will be discontinued over the next three years across Illinois, jeopardizing the district’s full-time Community School Administrator, academic and enrichment programming, mental health and social service partnerships, and more.

“To take funding away from students, educators, and families with no notice, and during the holiday season is unconscionable. While the decisions made in Washington continue to wreak havoc on hard working Illinoisans, my focus remains fighting for the communities we deserve,” said Hirschauer. “That includes protecting and investing in our schools to ensure that every child has access to learning, opportunity, and the unforgettable lessons that take place in classrooms every day.”

“To take funding away from students, educators, and families with no notice, and during the holiday season is unconscionable. While the decisions made in Washington continue to wreak havoc on hard working Illinoisans, my focus remains fighting for the communities we deserve,” said Hirschauer. “That includes protecting and investing in our schools to ensure that every child has access to learning, opportunity, and the unforgettable lessons that take place in classrooms every day.”

Hirschauer responde a devastadores recortes de financiamiento a las escuelas, programas y servicios sociales de West Chicago

La representante estatal Maura Hirschauer, demócrata de Batavia, está respondiendo a noticias recientes de que la administración federal suspenderá decenas de millones de dólares en subvenciones destinadas a fortalecer las escuelas en comunidades de bajos ingresos, incluido el Distrito 33 en West Chicago.

“Esta decisión abrupta de retirar fondos a escuelas que atienden a algunos de nuestros estudiantes más vulnerables es absolutamente devastadora”, dijo Hirschauer. “Estos fondos brindan apoyos esenciales: comidas calientes, programas de enriquecimiento y deportes y clubes extracurriculares que respaldan el desarrollo positivo de los niños a medida que crecen. Lo que hace esto aún más doloroso es que la retórica anti-DEI del presidente se esté utilizando para justificar el despojo de recursos a nuestros niños. La crueldad del gobierno federal realmente no conoce límites”.

El Distrito 33 es uno de los 70 beneficiarios del programa de Escuelas Comunitarias de Servicio Completo (Full-Service Community Schools, FSCS) que esperaban recibir más de 380 millones de dólares en fondos federales entre ahora y 2028. En Illinois, la organización ACT Now administra estos fondos para atender a más de 19,000 estudiantes cada año en 32 escuelas públicas, incluido el apoyo a la Escuela Intermedia Leman (LMS) y a la Escuela Primaria Wegner en el Distrito 33.

Debido a las órdenes ejecutivas de la Administración Trump que limitan las iniciativas de DEI en entornos escolares, el distrito escolar de West Chicago fue notificado el viernes de que perderá acceso a fondos críticos a partir del 1 de enero, dejando a varios miembros del personal y a numerosos socios comunitarios luchando por seguir apoyando a los estudiantes que dependen de programas como tiempo de aprendizaje extendido, atención médica, tutorías, comidas y más.

Un total de más de 55 millones de dólares en fondos será descontinuado en Illinois durante los próximos tres años, poniendo en riesgo el puesto de Administrador de Escuelas Comunitarias de tiempo completo del distrito, así como programas académicos y de enriquecimiento, alianzas de salud mental y servicios sociales, entre otros.

“Quitar fondos a estudiantes, educadores y familias sin previo aviso y durante la temporada navideña es inconcebible. Mientras las decisiones tomadas en Washington continúan causando estragos entre los trabajadores de Illinois, mi enfoque sigue siendo luchar por las comunidades que merecemos”, dijo Hirschauer. “Eso incluye proteger e invertir en nuestras escuelas para garantizar que cada niño tenga acceso al aprendizaje, a oportunidades y a las lecciones inolvidables que ocurren todos los días en las aulas”.

Maura Hirschauer headshot 2022

Rep. Maura Hirschauer

(D-Batavia)
49th District

Springfield Office:
270-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1653

District Office:
946 Neltnor Blvd #104
West Chicago IL 60185