Naperville—State Rep. Darlene Senger (R-Naperville) and Representative Michael Connelly (R-Lisle), will host a free Senior Health Fair from 10 a.m. to Noon on Thursday September 9 at the 95th Street Library at 3015 Cedar Glade Drive Naperville, Illinois.
This event will provide an opportunity for area senior citizens to gather valuable information about services and programs available to older Illinoisans. Health care experts, representatives from various state agencies and other exhibitors will be on hand to answer questions and discuss issues of importance to seniors. In addition to senior citizens, friends, family members or caregivers are welcome to attend.
The event includes free admission, health screenings, refreshments as well as valuable literature and handouts on state programs and services.
For more information about the free Senior Health Fair, contact Representative Senger’s Office at (630) 219-3090.

NAPERVILLE, IL… The Illinois Chamber of Commerce today released this year’s recipients of the “Champion of Free Enterprise Awards” given biannually to legislators who display strong support to the legislative agenda of the Illinois business community, and State Representative Darlene Senger (R, Naperville) was recognized as their “Outstanding Freshman” for the 96th General Assembly.

“If employers are to change the culture in Springfield, they must educate themselves on the record of their representatives. That is what these awards are about,” explained Todd Maisch, the Chamber’s Vice President for Government Affairs. “Darlene Senger has showed a keen understanding of the needs of the business community in Illinois and a recognition of what it take to create jobs.”

The Chamber’s ratings are based on legislative votes on key business issues during the 96th General Assembly. These votes are selected and weighted based on their impact of businesses, and to and to a lesser extent the gap between opposing views on the issue. In the case of multiple roll calls, the most relevant vote has been selected. Continue reading »

Event aims to provide information about key issues affecting senior citizens

Springfield… State Representative Darlene Senger (R, Naperville) along with area representatives including Congressman Judy Biggert, State Senator Randy Hultgren, State Representative Mike Fortner are hosting an upcoming Senior Townhall Meeting to address issues related to the nation’s financial and health care industries and how recent changes will affect senior citizens in Illinois.

“This is a very tumultuous time in our nation’s economy. There are sweeping changes on the horizon for our nation’s financial and health care industries, changes that have the potential to have a significant impact on the everyday lives of senior citizens in Illinois,” stated Senger.

Specifically, there will be a presentation and discussion on the Federal Healthcare Initiative and its future impact on Medicare. In addition, there will also be a financial presentation on reverse mortgages and their advantages, drawbacks and what to look for in protecting one’s own financial interests.

The details of the event are as follows:

What: Senior Townhall Meeting with Congressman Biggert, Senator Hultgren, Representative Fortner and Representative Senger

Where: Naperville City Council Chambers

When: Wednesday, July 7th at 10am

All seniors throughout the area are invited to attend. If you have any questions about this you can contact Senger’s office at (630) 219-3090 or email her at sengerstaterep@gmail.com.

Springfield… State Representative Darlene Senger (R, Naperville) who recently sent out certificates of achievement to those who were named 2010 Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission wants to remind those who have not received them yet to contact her office.

“This is a great achievement and we just want to make sure these students are recognized. Unfortunately, we don’t have everyone’s contact information. So we are hoping those who haven’t received their certificates yet will give us a call,” stated Senger.

Illinois State Scholar winners rank in the top ten percent of the state’s high school seniors from the 752 high schools throughout Illinois. Selection is based on SAT, ACT, and/or Prairie State Achievement Exam scores, and/or class rank at the end of the junior year. High school guidance councilors work in conjunction with ISAC to determine the winners.

Senger’s local high schools include Neuqua Valley, Waubonsie Valley, Naperville Central and Naperville North High Schools.

Senger asks that any students who have not yet received their certificates to contact her office at (630) 219-3090 or email her office at sengerstaterep@gmail.com with their contact information to request their recognition.

Naperville… State Representative Darlene Senger and State Senator Randy Hultgren are teaming up to test local senior citizen’s spelling skills in the first area “Senior Spelling Bee.

“This sounded like it would be a very fun event, giving someone else besides kids the opportunity to use their linguistic skills in a competition,” stated Senger.

Senger said the local Senior Spelling Bee is open to everyone 50 or older who lives in the 96th House District, which includes parts of Naperville and Aurora. The event will begin at 10am on Wednesday, May 26th at Naperville City Hall, Rooms B and C located at 400 S. Eagle St. in Naperville.

Participants may pre-register and pick up information at the following locations or simply register the day of the Spelling Bee. Participants are encouraged to study using a dictionary or on the internet at www.myspellit.com.

Local winners will advance to the regional semi-finals. The state finals will be held at the Illinois Building at the 2010 Illinois State Fair on Senior Day, Monday, August 16, 2010 at 1:00 pm.

Those wishing to participate need to register with her as soon as possible. To register for the Senior Spelling Bee, contact Representative Senger’s office at (630) 219-3090 or E-mail Darlene at: sengerstaterep@gmail.com

Legislation Curbing Automated Red Light Ticketing Abuse Passes House

Springfield, IL… Legislation sponsored by State Representative Darlene Senger (R, Naperville) passed the Illinois House today aimed at protecting citizens against potential abuses related to red light cameras.

“I’m pleased this legislation passed, and we’ll be able to see if there is a reduction in the amount of innocent people burdened by nuisance of having to deal with undue red light convictions,” stated Senger. “Our intent is to curb the ability of local government to use red light cameras simply as a revenue stream.”

The legislation, Senate Bill 935, sets in place mandatory criteria for the awarding of red light citations by requiring that all citations be reviewed and verified by a law enforcement officer employed by the municipality or county issuing the citation. Currently, state law does not require that a sworn officer be involved in the process.

The only exception to the rule will be in Cook County or the City of Chicago where there will still be visual confirmation required for verification, but the restrictions are a bit more flexible on the individual making the determination.

In addition, it also eliminates the ability of a municipality to require an additional fee to be charged to the alleged violator for right to an administrative hearing. The legislation further requires the following: Continue reading »

Naperville, IL…. The Indian Prairie Parents’ Council (IPPC), Indian Prairie School District 204, and State Representative Darlene Senger (R-Naperville) cordially invite all district 204 students and residents to the second annual Student Summer Activities Fair on Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm.

The event will be held at Crone Middle School, 4020 W. 111th Street, Naperville. The Student Summer Activities Fair will display summer programs and services available to children and youth, as well as provide high school students with information about community volunteer opportunities to fulfill graduation requirements.

What: Student Summer Activities Fair

When: Thursday, April 29, 2010 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Where: Crone Middle School, 4020 W. 111th Street, Naperville

For more information, please contact Laura McDonnell at ippcpta@gmail.com.

Published: March 27, 2010
Chicago Tribune

There was a time when adults didn’t have to spend much time worrying about teenagers sending out photos of their naked bodies. It was called the 20th century, and it’s over. Today, according to one survey, one of every five adolescents has posted or texted nude images of himself or herself.

This is not a trend anyone wants to encourage. But it’s also one that should be dealt with calmly and rationally, as a form of juvenile foolishness with potentially destructive consequences.

Unfortunately, law doesn’t always keep up with technology and culture. Right now, the only Illlinois statutes addressing such behavior are the ones dealing with child pornography. Kids who engage in “sexting” could find themselves charged with a Class 1 felony, sent to prison and forced to register as sex offenders. Continue reading »

Naperville, IL…. An initiative aimed at tracking taxpayer funded state grants sponsored by State Representative Darlene Senger (R, Naperville) unanimously cleared the Illinois House today and will now head to the Illinois Senate for consideration.

The legislation, House Bill 6272, seeks to create the “Local Initiative Sunshine Act” which would require that any executive branch state agencies processing initiatives must begin tracking and filing all applications for any gubernatorial or legislative member initiative request.

“This is just bridging a gap in accountability in Springfield in regards to project expenditures throughout Illinois,” stated Senger. “We’re all fighting for our districts, and the public should have the right to access all information about the grants that are awarded with taxpayer dollars.”

Currently, the executive branch has the primary responsibility to administer all gubernatorial and legislative member initiative grants which specifically fund projects for units of local government, school districts, non-for-profit organizations or specific non-governmental entities for infrastructure improvements or operating expenses. This legislation would require implementing the following procedures while administering these grants, creating a much more open environment within the process. Continue reading »

Naperville, IL…. The Illinois House of Representatives passed today a measure introduced by State Representative Darlene Senger (R, Naperville) which expands the laws that govern the sexual exploitation of a child to include acts engaged in a virtual environment in addition to those currently covered under the law.

“Our children are not only growing up with a far different set of societal norms than our generation, they are exposed to these dangers in the limitless world of the internet,” stated Senger. “Unfortunately, as we advance technologically, the opportunities available to those looking to cause harm to others, including those looking to exploit children also grow exponentially.”

The law specifically amends the criminal code to provide that a person also commits sexual exploitation of a child if he or she in the presence or virtual presence of a child, and engages in a sexual act or exposure of themselves for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification of one whom he or she believes to be a child can be criminally prosecuted as if they were in person.

It also defines the concept of “virtual presence” by declaring it as an environment that is created with software and presented to the user and or receiver via the Internet in such a manner that sight or sound are used to create an interactive environment. Continue reading »