SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is spearheading a measure that would allow paraprofessionals who have a short-term approval license to become fully licensed once their short-term license expires.

“Paraprofessionals are an important part of our education system,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “They provide crucial support for instructional, behavioral and personal care for students under the guidance of teachers and administrators.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel is heading a measure that would prevent software companies from stopping local governments’ use of certain payment processing systems.

“This measure gives power back to local governments,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “Software companies should not be dictating how governments work. That should be up to the governments to decide what is best for themselves.”

PLAINFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel will be holding a women’s health care expo at the C.W. Avery YMCA on Saturday, March 21. The event is being conducted in conjunction with Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, State Representative Natalie Manley, House Assistant Majority Leader Dagmara Avelar and Emediate Cure.

“Health care is an important, ever-evolving topic, especially for women,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “With changes constantly happening in the health care industry, it is vital that we take a pulse of what new information is out there to better our lives.”

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood) released the following statement regarding the governor’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget address on Wednesday:

“The governor’s budget proposal includes many important investments for our community, ensuring K-12 education remains funded and health and human services stays a priority.

“In the wake of the federal funding loss, we also need to be responsible with our spending. I am hopeful that we can pass a budget that moves Illinois forward, supports working families and keeps essential programs funded.”