Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel

Loughran Cappel announces funding opportunity for local fire departments

: Category: News; Tuesday, October 06, 2026 11:39 AM

PLAINFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel announced applications are now open for the Small Equipment Grant Program to benefit local fire departments and ambulance services.

“First responders are indispensable to our community’s safety,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “The Small Equipment Grant Program ensures our fire departments and ambulance services have the resources they need to efficiently do their jobs.”

Loughran Cappel encourages families to apply for energy bill assistance

: Category: News; Thursday, October 01, 2026 02:11 PM

PLAINFIELD – To combat rising energy prices, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel encourages eligible families in the 49th District to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

“The cost of living is continuing to increase and families should not have to worry about whether or not they will be able to keep the lights on or heat running as it gets colder,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “I encourage eligible residents to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.”

Loughran Cappel announces additional funding to prevent food insecurity

: Category: News; Monday, September 21, 2026 09:06 AM

PLAINFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel announced new funding is available under the Illinois Grocery Initiative through the New Stores in Food Deserts, Equipment Upgrades and Grocery Rescue grant programs – representing a $26 million effort to address food deserts and prevent grocery store closures in communities across the state.

“When we invest in providing nutritious options, we invest in the health of our community,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “The Illinois Grocery initiative does just that by prioritizing efforts to prevent food insecurity and working to eliminate food deserts.”

Loughran Cappel, Dixon Heitman hosting food drive

: Category: News; Thursday, September 17, 2026 02:26 PM

PLAINFIELD – In an effort to give back to the community, State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel and State Representative Jessica Dixon Heitman are hosting a food drive to benefit the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry.

“Families are in need of support now more than ever,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “With food insecurity and grocery prices climbing, I hope community members will join us to give back to those who need help the most.”

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