Today I attended a legislative forum at the Highland Park Country Club sponsored by the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Advocacy Council and the North Shore University Health Care System.

Senator Morrison recently joined U.S. Senator Durbin along with Congressman Schneider at the College of Lake County Building in Vernon Hills for an immigration round table.

“For me, in my community, immigrants are people we work with, whose kids go to school with our kids, who shop in our stores, and who are our neighbors,” Morrison said. “Immigrants are some of the most motivated people I know.”

Read more: Durbin in Lake County to push immigration reform (Deerfield Review) Thursday, September 5

At the first meeting of the Senate Special Committee on Watercraft Safety, State Senator Julie Morrison addressed a packed room of boating enthusiasts to discuss some of her ideas to improve the safety of Illinois’ lakes and rivers. Expert witnesses, including the director of the Department of Natural Resources, the Lake County sheriff and the heads of local community groups, all discussed the pros and cons of her ideas.

“My goal is to keep people safe,” Morrison said. “I want to work with everyone to improve our safety standards without creating additional costs or inconveniences.”

On Thursday, August 29, Senator Julie Morrison will chair the first hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Watercraft Safety. The hearing is a continuation of her efforts to keep our state’s waterways safe and fun for everyone. It will focus on three boating safety measures introduced by Morrison last year. More information, including a list of the legislation the committee will discuss, is available here. If you are interested in providing testimony on the official record, click here and fill out the online form. You can also fill out a form in person at the hearing.

WHAT:     First hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Watercraft Safety
WHEN:     August 29, 1 p.m.
WHERE:  Lake County Central Permit Facility (500 W. Winchester, Libertyville, IL)
DETAILS: The committee will hear testimony on three bills introduced during the 2013 spring session of the General Assembly: Senate Bill 1477, Senate Bill 1478 and Senate Bill 1805. No votes will be taken.