Senator Johnson invites residents for Coffee and Connect in Wheeling

• Coffee & Connect
• Wheeling
• Community

WHEELING – State Senator Adriane Johnson is encouraging the community to join her and connect over coffee at Eggsperience in Wheeling on July 15.

“Every month I look forward to being able to take the time to connect with the community,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “These moments allow me to gain a better understanding of how to best support the needs of the 30^th District.”

The event will be held Saturday, July 15 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Eggsperience located at 419 W. Dundee Rd. in Wheeling.

Each Coffee and Connect serves as an open forum for community members to engage in informal conversations with the senator and each other about issues facing the community and the state.

The event is free and open to area residents. Those with questions are encouraged to contact Senator Johnson’s office at 847-672-6201 or visit her website at www.SenatorAdrianeJohnson.com.

New law passed by Johnson to support cancer research

• Health

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson championed a new law to expand and support cancer research in Illinois.

“Cancer is a known disease that impacts each and every one of us – whether you are fighting it, know someone battling it, or have lost a loved one from it,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “This expansion of cancer research has the potential to change lives through future treatment and solutions we have yet to discover.”

According to American Cancer Society, over 1.9 million new cases of cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year. More than 74,000 of those new cases of cancer are estimated to be in Illinois alone.

Johnson’s law expands research to answer specific questions about the safety of treatment, vaccines, therapy, medical devices and more. Additionally, Senate Bill 1774 emphasizes the importance of diversity among clinical trial participants in order to learn more about the safety and efficacy of potential medicine and treatments.

“We need to expand our research so we can know how this disease effects people individually and demographically,” said Johnson. “Supporting cancer research provides better treatment, more efficient solutions, and improved services to increase peoples’ chances of survival.”

Senate Bill 1774 was signed into law on Friday.

Johnson champions laws to improve emergency responses

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson led two new laws to provide comprehensive training to professionals in life-threatening emergencies.

“Preparing professionals in settings where life-threatening emergencies rising is crucial to public safety,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “When dealing with trauma, it is best practice to be prepared so that they can handle the situation effectively, calmly and reduce the chances of fatality.”

House Bill 1561  requires school districts to provide training to all employees on methods of how to respond to incidents involving life-threatening bleeding. Further, all schools will be required to have an on-site trauma kit. This training is crucial for both teachers and students, as it will provide a set of medical skills used to provide emergency medical care and medical emergency responses.

House Bill 2820  addresses airway emergencies experienced during childbirth and other leading causes of maternal mortality. Under the measure, birthing centers' continuing education and written policies will be required to include information to promote safer birthing experiences and decrease mortality rates in birthing centers.

“Ensuring that our professionals in every setting are trained and equipped to address the life threatening responses they deal with is essential to reducing the number of trauma incidents that result in fatality,” said Johnson. “I want professionals in our schools and in our birthing centers to feel prepared to deal with the emergencies that come their way.

House Bill 1561 and House Bill 2820 were signed into law on Friday.

Johnson champions new law ensuring environmental safety

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Adriane Johnson’s measure bringing Illinois in line with national standards regarding environmental covenants is now law.

“Our environment directly affects our health,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “It is my hope that together, we can improve our environment for a safer community.”

Johnson’s legislation will protect the health of the community and the environment by expanding the state’s ability to establish land use restrictions.  These tools are necessary to protect resident’s health and the environment against inadvertent exposures to residual contamination while encouraging economic redevelopment by upholding an environmental standard.

“I’m proud to support Illinois in environmentally conscious efforts,” said Johnson.

House Bill 2278 was signed into law Friday and goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.