Senator Erica Harriss’ Mother’s Day Diaper Drive Collects Hundreds of Essential Items for Local Families
Thanks to the generosity of the Metro East community, State Senator Erica Harriss’ 2026 Mother’s Day Diaper Drive collected hundreds of essential baby and toddler items for local families in need. On Friday, donations gathered throughout the drive were delivered to Safe Families for Children Metro East to help support moms and children across the […]
Senator Erica Harriss Announces Traveling Office Hours for May
State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is pleased to announce a new round of Traveling Office Hours taking place throughout May, providing residents with additional opportunities to connect with her office and receive assistance with state services. “These Traveling Office Hours are an important way for my team to stay connected with the communities we […]
Senator Harriss to Host ICASH Event in Collinsville
State Senator Erica Harriss has teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event Monday at the Mississippi Valley Library District. Constituents are encouraged to stop by to check if they are owed unclaimed property and receive assistance filing a claim. ICASH Event Details Who: Senator Erica Harriss; Illinois State Treasurer’s Office […]
Senator Harriss and Senator Tracy to Host ICASH Event in Alton
State Senator Erica Harriss and State Senator Jil Tracy have teamed up with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event Monday at the Hayner Public Library at Alton Square Mall. Constituents are encouraged to stop by to check if they are owed unclaimed property and receive assistance filing a claim. ICASH Event Details […]
Senator Harriss and Senator Rezin Push to Protect Kids in the Digital Age
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin and State Senator Erica Harriss recently unveiled a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children online by addressing social media harms, sexual exploitation, and minors’ access to adult content. The legislative package is designed to put stronger safeguards in place for children in the digital space by restricting […]
IDNR Upgrades Campsite and Shelter Reservation System
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has made upgrades to its campsite and shelter reservation system, giving park visitors a more user-friendly way to book reservations at state parks and historic sites. Beginning May 1, reservations for campsites and shelters will transition to an updated platform through ExploreMoreIL, the customer service portal used by […]
I-COVER Program Reopens to Provide Incentives for Sustainable Farming Practices
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has relaunched the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience (I-COVER) program, which offers financial incentives to farmers adopting new or earlier cover crop techniques for 2026–2028. I-COVER is a three-year initiative funded by a $7 million grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to promote the use of cover crops and improve soil health. […]
Rep. Amy Elik and Sen. Erica Harriss Hosting Senior Fraud Seminar
State Representative Amy Elik (Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (Glen Carbon) are hosting a free Senior Fraud Protection & Advocacy Seminar with an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. They will give a presentation and take questions from seniors on how to better protect themselves from fraud. This event is free and open […]
Illinois Designates Portion of Route 140 ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’
The Illinois State Senate has joined the Illinois House of Representatives in adopting HJR 6 on Thursday to designate Illinois Route 140 as it travels through Meadowbrook as the ‘Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway’. The resolution was sponsored in the House by State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and in the Senate by State Senator […]
Illinois Completes Statewide Upgrade to Next Generation 911 System
The Illinois State Police has announced that all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across Illinois have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911), marking a significant modernization of the state’s emergency response infrastructure. NG911 replaces the outdated, voice-based system with a secure, internet-based network that allows 911 calls to be routed based on a […]