On Thursday, June 5, I am co-hosting a Hiring Event in Wheeling.

I encourage all job seekers to come out and take part in this worthwhile event.

Click here if you are an employer and wanting to take part in the Hiring Fair.

Questions? Please contact my district office in Deerfield at 847.945.5200.

Last week, students from across the state traveled to Springfield to demonstrate their use of technology in the classroom during Tech Day 2014.

I was fortunate enough to visit with fourth grade students, parents and faculty from Everett Elementary School in Lake Forest, led by Technology Instructor Ms. Oh.

It was such an honor meeting everyone and I hope to make a visit to Everett very soon!

Ms. Oh was gracious enough to send the below video to me after their visit to the Capitol:

Earlier this week I had the opportunity to attend the North Shore Sanitary District's 100-year Anniversary Reception.

Click below to read more about this event:

NSSD celebrates 100th anniversary (Lake County News-Sun)

Caption: Senator Morrison congratulates Dan Pierce, Vice-President of the North Shore Sanitary District, on the District's 100-year anniversary.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Julie Morrison’s water safety plan – the product of months of hearings, a careful study of other state’s best practices and bipartisan compromise – passed the Illinois Senate. It now goes to the House, where it will be sponsored by Representative Kelly Burke (D-Oak Lawn).

“Illinois has amazing opportunities for boating, tubing and other fun on the water,” said the Deerfield Democrat. “We have Lake Michigan, the Mississippi River, the Ohio River, the Illinois River, the Fox Waterway and more. We need to keep these natural resources safe for everyone to enjoy.”

The simplest part of the package is Senate Bill 2731, which requires boats that are towing inner tubers, water skiers or others to fly orange flags. Several other states, including Illinois neighbor Missouri, already have similar laws. Orange safety flags are widely available for $10 or less.