Rep. Terra Costa Howard
(D-Glen Ellyn)
48th District
Springfield Office:
244-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8037
District Office:
913 S. Main St.
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 812-9292
Legal advocate for vulnerable children, seniors, and families; small business owner; born and raised in DuPage County; B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; J.D., DePaul University; Parent Teacher Association member; Girl Scout leader; former Glen Ellyn School District 41 Board president; adjunct professor, College of DuPage; married, with three daughters.
Costa Howard to Host First Virtual Town Hall of 2021
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is asking residents to join her on Tuesday, Feb. 23, for a virtual town hall meeting to hear updates on the new legislative session and talk about important issues facing the people of the 48th District.
Costa Howard joins DuPage County Health Department to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccination Rollout
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, will host a public webinar with Karen Ayala, Executive Director of the DuPage County Health Department, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, to talk about the County’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Costa Howard Encourages Participation in Lombard Blood Donation Drive
LOMBARD –State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is urging residents to take part in Versiti Blood Center of Illinois’ blood drive at the First Church of Lombard this Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Costa Howard Highlights Safe, Enjoyable Winter Activities in DuPage County
LOMBARD – Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging residents to enjoy the winter highlights of DuPage County and find some holiday cheer despite the challenges of this pandemic year.
Costa Howard Encourages Toy Shoppers to Review the Attorney General’s Safe Shopping Guide
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is urging everyone to review Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s 2020 Safe Shopping Guide before buying toys and games for children this holiday season.
Costa Howard Asks Residents to Submit Legislative Ideas for New Legislative Session
LOMBARD – With the start of the new legislative session approaching in a few short weeks, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is asking residents to share their ideas for legislation. “As State Representative, I have worked hard to stay in touch with my...
Costa Howard Encourages Residents to Apply for Illinois Department of Transportation ‘Snowbird’ Jobs
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is urging residents to apply to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) “Snowbird” program, which hires people to help with road maintenance during the winter months.
Costa Howard Highlights National Handwashing Awareness Week Amid Pandemic
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is urging constituents to celebrate National Handwashing Awareness Week by keeping their hands clean and helping to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Costa Howard Encourages Safe Participation In Small Business Saturday
LOMBARD – With many locally owned businesses struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic, State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging residents to find smart, safe ways to shop local and support Small Business Saturday this weekend.
Costa Howard Reminds Residents of Healthcare Open Enrollment Deadline
LOMBARD – State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging residents to sign up for healthcare coverage now, to stay ahead of the upcoming Dec. 15 open enrollment deadline for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.