End of Session Town Hall

June 23 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

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.

Registration is appreciated for in-person attendance, but required for virtual attendance. Zoom links will be sent the day of the event.

This event will be presented in English. Automated captions will be available in many languages via the virtual event. 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.


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.

Se agradece el registro para la asistencia en persona, pero es obligatorio para la asistencia virtual. Los enlaces de Zoom se enviarán el mismo día del evento.

Este evento se presentará en inglés. Se ofrecerán subtítulos automáticos en varios idiomas durante el evento virtual. Las traducciones automáticas pueden ser inexactas. Si algo le resulta alarmante o fuera de contexto, comuníquese con nuestra oficina para obtener aclaraciones; consultaremos con un intérprete para ayudar a comprender sus inquietudes y la respuesta de la Rep. Hirschauer.

Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
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Hirschauer Passes First-of-its-Kind Safe Gun Storage Bill

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is fighting to keep guns out of the wrong hands, protect children from accidental shootings, and track lost and stolen firearms by passing a new ‘safe storage’ bill through the House and Senate.

“We’ve heard too many tragedies involving firearms that could have easily been prevented,” said Hirschauer. “I’m pleased that we’re moving forward with this legislation where I anticipate the governor will agree with its importance. Putting a law like this in our books means we’re taking the necessary steps to address the deadly implications of firearms not being properly stored and falling into the wrong hands.”

Hirschauer passed Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage Act, which will enhance gun storage safety and address stolen firearm requirements with the ultimate goal to prevent access to firearms by minors, at-risk individuals, and those prohibited from possessing them. The bill would require firearm owners to secure their weapons in a locked container, rendering them inaccessible and unusable to anyone except the owner or an authorized user.

Additional provisions in House Bill 850 will tighten lost and stolen gun reporting requirements.

“Commonsense gun safety and the rights of law-abiding gun owners are not mutually exclusive —in fact they are one and the same,” said Hirschauer. “This bill codifies the storage practices that most safe gun owners do instinctively. Making these best practices universal will help save lives.”

Senate Bill 8 passed out of the Senate chamber last month. Hirschauer successfully led the measure through the House Wednesday, where it now awaits the governor’s signature for final consideration.

“Commonsense gun safety and the rights of law-abiding gun owners are not mutually exclusive —in fact they are one and the same,” said Hirschauer. “This bill codifies the storage practices that most safe gun owners do instinctively. Making these best practices universal will help save lives.”

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

Spring Town Hall

April 15 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

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.

Registration required below. Zoom links will be sent the day of the event.

This event will be presented in English with automated captions available in many languages. 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.

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.

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

Este evento se presentará en inglés con subtítulos automáticos disponibles en varios idiomas. 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 la respuesta del Representante Hirschauer.
Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website

DuPage Love Purse Drive now through October 31

October 8, 2024 October 31, 2024

Rep Hirschauer’s office is excited to participate once again in the DuPage Legislators’ Love Purse Drive, organized by Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

(from the Love Purse site)

“It’s not just a purse”.  It’s more than that. It can sometimes hold our most precious items. Photos, makeup, nail file, ID’s, cash, pain relievers, keys, rosary, etc. We can all remember our first purse and what it represented.  Something important that we needed every time we walked out the door.  Losing it meant losing a part of you. Having to leave it behind, devastating! That’s why these purses hold so much meaning to the women they are gifted to. Each purse is filled with inspiration and intention to make each woman feel loved, valued and respected.

Throughout the month of October, Rep. Hirschauer and Sen. Villa’s offices are joining other DuPage legislators in collecting NEW purses, toiletries, and notes of inspiration for the Love Purse organization.

Please note that, per Love Purse organization rules, only NEW purses will be accepted. Gently used purses will be donated to Goodwill. Please no shaving razors.

Ideas of products to pack into your donated purse:

  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash (non-alcoholic)
  • Floss
  • Deodorant
  • Soap
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Hairbrush
  • Face Cloths
  • Lotion
  • Shower Slippers
  • Socks
  • Compact Mirror
  • Lip Balm
  • Nail File
  • Face Masks
  • Notepads & Pens
  • Chocolates
  • Mints

And, most importantly, a note of inspiration! As you fill the purse, remember how much each item will make the woman who receives it feel (special and loved), the excitement she will feel opening the purse and knowing that someone cared about her.

Purses and toiletries may be dropped off at these locations in the 49th District:

West Chicago Public Library District

118 W. Washington St.
West Chicago, Illinois 60185

Bartlett Community Center

700 S. Bartlett Rd.
Bartlett, Illinois 60103

Or at our office in West Chicago:

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

View Organizer Website

FREE
Veterans Community Advisory Committee

December 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

The Veterans Community Advisory Committee is a place for veterans and/or their families to share their thoughts and experiences on Illinois legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities.

Please contact office@repmaura49.com to request the zoom link.

Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website
Veterans Community Advisory Committee

November 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

The Veterans Community Advisory Committee is a place for veterans and/or their families to share their thoughts and experiences on Illinois legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities.

Please contact office@repmaura49.com to request the zoom link.

Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website
Veterans Community Advisory Committee

October 8, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

The Veterans Community Advisory Committee is a place for veterans and/or their families to share their thoughts and experiences on Illinois legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities.

Please contact office@repmaura49.com to request the zoom link.

Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website
Veterans Community Advisory Committee

September 10, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

The Veterans Community Advisory Committee is a place for veterans and/or their families to share their thoughts and experiences on Illinois legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities.

Please contact office@repmaura49.com to request the zoom link.

Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website
Veterans Community Advisory Committee

August 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

The Veterans Community Advisory Committee is a place for veterans and/or their families to share their thoughts and experiences on Illinois legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities.

Please contact office@repmaura49.com to request the zoom link.

Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website
Veterans Community Advisory Committee

July 9, 2024 @ 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

The Veterans Community Advisory Committee is a place for veterans and/or their families to share their thoughts and experiences on Illinois legislation and how it affects military veterans, their families, and communities.

For our July 9 meeting, we will meet in person at the offices of Rep. Hirschauer and Sen. Villa. Come discuss the legislation that passed this past spring as well as any you’d hoped to see pass or ideas for future bills to support our veterans and their families.

Please contact office@repmaura49.com to request the zoom link.

Free

State Representative Maura Hirschauer

331-465-9661

View Organizer Website

State Senator Karina Villa

(630) 326-9319

View Organizer Website

Bartlett Public Library District

800 S. Bartlett Road
Bartlett, Illinois United States
60103
View Venue Website