state senator patrick joyce

"Everyone in the community benefits when parks are kept in good shape," said Joyce, D-Essex. "I encourage all those in the 40th District with projects in the works to apply before the coming deadline." #patrickjoyce #grants #parks

The legislation was prompted by an investigation into Crown Cremations and Heights Crematory in Chicago Heights. In February 2025, a whistleblower provided photos and information describing conditions at the facility, leading the comptroller's office to discover that more than 100 bodies had been improperly stored. #cremations #chicagoheights #legislation

The funding comes through the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) latest Multi-Year Plan, part of the state’s $50.6 billion Rebuild Illinois capital program. #infrastructure

From passing common-sense legislation to investing in education and public safety, my commitment is to keep delivering results that matter. #oped

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed Senate Bill 710 on Friday, a measure aimed at improving the state’s nuisance deer program and adjusting hunting tag rules. #deers

This round of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding will fund up to 45 programs throughout the state including new grantees, serving nearly 2,000 residents. #applications

Libraries may use the funds to support resources and services for their communities, including books, e-books, online resources and internet access, personnel, public programming and capital expenditures. #libraries

This June, I’m proud to share progress on legislation and initiatives that strengthen our communities, enhance public safety, and invest in the future of our region. #op-ed

Senate Bill 1473 would change current law and establish a deadline for the development of an additional harness race track and horse racetrack casino, or racino, in Cook County’s south suburbs. #racing

“Book clubs build strong reading habits, research skills and lead to student achievement,” said Joyce (D-Essex). #books