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Johnson leads law to expand access to life-saving asthma medication at Illinois schools

SPRINGFIELD – To protect the health of students with asthma, State Senator Adriane Johnson’s new law will ensure that life-saving asthma medication will be available in school gyms.

“Every day students with asthma participate in activities with the knowledge that their asthma medication is not within reach,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “By enabling gyms and practice fields to have rescue medication, and allowing coaches to administer it can make all the difference in an emergency. Quick access to treatments reduces hospital visits, improves quality of life and gives students greater security.”

House Bill 4247 will allow schools to maintain a supply of asthma medication at practice fields and gyms and permits coaches and athletic trainers to administer undesignated asthma medication.
Asthma affects an estimated 201,000 children in Illinois and results in nearly 13,000 emergency room visits among school-aged children each year. Exercise-induced asthma – where symptoms are triggered by physical activity – can put student athletes at heightened risk of sudden respiratory distress.

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Johnson invites residents to take advantage of free document shred event

BUFFALO GROVE – To help community members protect their personal information, State Senator Adriane Johnson is hosting a community shred event at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.

“When it comes to protecting yourself against fraud and identity theft, you can never be too careful,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Documents with personal information like your address, banking information or social security number should be securely shredded to keep them safe from prying eyes.”

The event is hosted in in partnership with State Representative Rita Mayfield and will be held at the North Chicago Public Library at 2100 Argonne Dr., North Chicago.

At this free community event, residents can securely dispose of any sensitive or confidential documents, like bank statements, paid utility bills and receipts. Electronics and other non-paper waste will not be accepted.

“After spring cleaning and tax season, you may be looking to dispose of sensitive personal documents,” Johnson said. “I encourage you to take advantage of this free and convenient opportunity to make sure your information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.”

People with questions can reach out to Johnson’s office at 847-672-6201.

Johnson releases statement on officer-involved shooting in Mundelein

BUFFALO GROVE – After the public release of police body camera footage regarding the officer-involved, fatal shooting of Mary Alice Love on May 11, 2026, in Mundelein, State Senator Adriane Johnson issued the following statement:

“The loss of Mary Alice Love’s life is heartbreaking, and the death of a young Black woman in these circumstances is a profound tragedy for her loved ones and the broader community. No one should have to endure the pain of losing a loved one during a moment when compassion, care and support may have been needed most.

“This is a deeply serious incident in which transparency, accountability and public trust must remain top priorities. I support a thorough and independent investigation to ensure all facts are examined fairly and objectively and the community receives clear and timely information throughout the process.

“Our community deserves the confidence that investigations involving the use of deadly force are handled with integrity, impartiality and respect for everyone impacted. I would like to thank the investigators for their continued diligence, and I will be following this case closely as more information is released.”

Johnson: This budget puts Illinoisans first

SPRINGFIELD – In response to the Illinois Senate approving the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, State Senator Adriane Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove) issued the following statement:

“One of the most important aspects of this budget is that it puts Illinoisans first when the federal government continues to put us last. This year’s budget highlights what matters most to the people of Illinois: affordability.

“We are putting money toward a number of vital programs, including school lunch programs, safety-net hospitals, additional PELL grants, and more funding for free and charitable clinics. Of note is the Families Receiving Emergency Support for Hunger (FRESH) benefits program, which will provide one-time Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments to households that lose or have reduced SNAP benefits due to federal work requirements.

“I am also proud that we’ve delivered a responsible revenue package that generates necessary funding without placing an additional burden on hardworking Illinoisans.”