The DuPage County Board has long been committed to increasing transparency for residents. Today, I brought forward an initiative that will add closed captioning to our County Board meeting videos to help hearing impaired residents better participate in our democracy. The motion passed with bipartisan support.

Thank you to Chairman Dan Cronin, the IT Department staff, and Board Member Sadia Gul Covert for their partnership in helping make this a reality.

My wife Alex and I had a great time joining Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin, other government officials, and thousands of citizens from across Illinois at the second annual Aurora Pride celebration. Happy Pride Month, DuPage County!

It is an indisputable fact that ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions can lead to higher risk of cancer. Because of Sterigenics’ use of EtO, my community has learned this fact the hard way. I moderated a panel discussion in Burr Ridge to demand answers from federal and state regulators about the results of their latest risk assessment. Further EtO emissions in our community are unacceptable. I again call on the Illinois Legislature to pass SB 1852 to strengthen EtO regulation so we can permanently Stop Sterigenics once and for all.

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. It was my honor to present a proclamation honoring our fallen service men and women at the Hinsdale Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the American Legion Hinsdale Post 250.