Tuesday: Ness to Host First Town Hall of 2026

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Encouraging residents from Northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on top issues, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, will host a virtual town hall Tuesday to discuss recent state action on the heels of completing the...

Ness Tours Local Kids in Need Hub, Highlights Community Services

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Highlighting a critical local service for foster children and families, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, toured Kids in Need of McHenry County (KIN) Tuesday to learn more about its services and success in connecting vulnerable community...

Ness Backs Measure Seeking to Cut Energy Costs, Utility Bills

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – Working to provide more relief to Illinoisans facing rising energy costs, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, passed comprehensive legislation Wednesday evening that seeks to bring down home utility bills both immediately and in the long...

Ness-Backed Measure Prioritizing Child Safety at Day Care Centers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is advocating for the increased safety of children at day care centers by backing a measure that requires day care centers to conduct regular criminal background checks of their employees and volunteers....

Ness Advances Measure for Police to Train Therapy Dog Teams

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. – State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, advanced a measure that creates a course and certification program for therapy dog teams and police officers, empowering police across the state to use therapy dogs for crises and emergency responses....