Senator Erica Harriss Honors Local Heroes at First Annual First Responders Appreciation Event
State Senator Erica Harriss proudly welcomed more than 60 first responders from across the Metro East region to her First Responders Appreciation Event on Thursday, October 23, at her Edwardsville district office. “This event was all about saying thank you,” said Senator Harriss. “Every day, these brave men and women put their lives on the […]
Senator Harriss Office to Hold Traveling Office Hours in November
The office of State Senator Erica Harriss will host traveling office hours across the 56th District from Tuesday, November 4, through Thursday, November 6, 2025, providing constituents with a convenient opportunity to meet with her team, discuss concerns, and receive assistance on state-related matters. “Meeting with residents across our district is one of the most […]
State Senator Erica Harriss to Celebrate Local Heroes at First Annual First Responders Appreciation Event
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th – Glen Carbon) extends a warm invitation to Metro East first responders to join her first annual First Responders Appreciation Event on Thursday, October 23, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at her Edwardsville district office, 120 N. Main Street, Suite 1B. “This event is all about saying thank you to […]
Senator Harriss Invites Families to Share Veterans’ Stories for Illinois Capitol Display
To honor the courage, dedication, and sacrifices of Illinois veterans, State Senator Erica Harriss is encouraging residents to share photos and stories of their loved ones who served in the United States Armed Forces. These submissions will be featured in the “Honoring All Who Served” Veterans Day Display in the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda from […]
Department of Agriculture Asks for the Public’s Help Against Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
The Illinois Department of Agriculture is asking residents to be on the lookout for the invasive spotted lanternfly, a pest that was first confirmed in the state in 2023 and is now being found more frequently. While the insect does not pose a threat to people or animals, it feeds on a variety of plants, […]
State Launches Listening Tour on Math Plan
Illinois education officials are seeking feedback on a new statewide effort to improve student math performance, five years after Governor JB Pritzker’s COVID-19 shutdown closed schools and disrupted learning. The Illinois State Board of Education will begin an eight-stop listening tour in October to gather input on its first draft of a “Comprehensive Numeracy Plan,” […]
Granite City Works: A Victory for American Steel and Working Families
By State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik Granite City has always been a steel town. Its factories and workers are the heartbeat of our community – providing strong union jobs that support families and fuel the local economy. That’s why the recent decision to continue steel slab production at Granite City Works […]
Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik Statement on Granite City Works
State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik issued the following statement after US Steel announced that Granite City Works would be able to process steel slabs again, in a reversal of news from earlier this month that they would be halting slab delivery by the end of October: “We are elated with US […]
IDOT Now Accepting Applications for Harvest Permits
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is now accepting applications for Illinois Harvest Permits (IHPs), a free, practical tool that helps farmers and agricultural haulers move crops more efficiently during the fall harvest season. IHPs can be obtained by applying online through IDOT’s Illinois Transportation Automated Permits website system. The permits allow farmers to haul […]
Applications Now Being Accepted for Illinois Small Equipment Grants
The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has recently announced the opening of the application period for the Small Equipment Grant Program. The program offers grants of up to $26,000 to fire departments and ambulance services across the state to aid in the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. A total of $6 million is […]