ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – State Senator Mark Walker is inviting 27th District residents to attend an upcoming town hall to learn about recent legislation and state budget investments.

“Town halls provide an opportunity to learn about legislation and investments that will have local impact,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “I look forward to engaging with residents at these events and hearing about the issues that matter most to our community.”

Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and speak with their state legislators. The town halls will be held on the following days:

• Wednesday, July 10, 6 p.m. at Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., with State Representatives Mary Beth Canty and Nicolle Grasse
• Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m. at Rolling Meadows Park District, 3000 Central Road, with State Representative Nicolle Grasse
• Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m. at Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St., with State Representative Mary Beth Canty

Residents with questions are encouraged to call Walker’s office at 847-749-1880.

MOUNT PROSPECT – State Senator Mark Walker and State Representative Nicolle Grasse are inviting residents to join them for a legislative town hall on Wednesday, June 26 at the Mount Prospect Public Library.

“Town halls are a great opportunity to share information and foster open dialogue,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “I always enjoy speaking with residents to hear their concerns and sharing how our work in Springfield will have a positive local impact.”

The town hall will be held at 7 p.m. in the library at 10 S. Emerson St. in Mount Prospect. Attendees can expect to hear updates regarding recent legislation and state budget investments, as well as have an opportunity to ask questions and speak with their newly seated elected officials.

Residents with questions are encouraged to call Walker’s office at 847-749-1880.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS – Building upon the smart infrastructure investments supported by State Senator Mark Walker, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced an investment of over $141 million in road and bridge improvement projects across Arlington Heights, Palatine, Prospect Heights and Rolling Meadows.

“Rebuild Illinois underscores our commitment to revitalizing our state’s roads and transit systems, ensuring safer and more efficient travel for residents and visitors alike,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “Communities across the Northwest Suburbs will all experience the benefits of these projects.”

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, the district Walker represents will see 15 infrastructure projects totaling more than $141 million next year.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS — Five local chambers of commerce have been awarded grants to help businesses bounce back from the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to support from State Senator Mark Walker.

“Small businesses drive job creation throughout our state, but many continue to face challenges in adapting to changing consumer habits in the wake of the pandemic,” said Walker (D-Arlington Heights). “These grants will give our chambers of commerce the tools they need to foster a strong economic environment where residents and local businesses can succeed.”

Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, grants through the Back to Business Local Chambers program will be used by chambers to market and develop localities, provide small businesses with professional development and support small businesses and entrepreneurs while bolstering economic development.

The grants – which were introduced through Walker-sponsored legislation in the House – were awarded to chambers of commerce dedicated to improving business development in their communities, particularly those that suffered negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 151 chambers were selected, including the following within the 27th District:

• Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce, $50,000
• Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce, $50,000
• Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce, $ 49,827
• Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, $ 50,000
• The Buffalo Grove Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce, $50,000

A full list of grantees can be found here. For more information about the B2B Local Chambers program, visit DCEO’s website.