Friend,
I hope you enjoyed your weekend!
Last week, I made a guest appearance on FOX News where I called out Governor Pritzker for putting criminals before Illinois families. See the video below!
This month, the Illinois State Board of Education is holding a listening tour on its new math plan, and we thank everyone who attended our Senior Fraud Prevention event to help keep seniors safe.
Also, please mark your calendars for my two upcoming senior fairs! I have one in Wauconda on October 8th, 10 a.m.–12 p.m., and one in Palatine onOctober 22nd, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
As always, my office is here to help if you have questions or need assistance with anything. You can contact us here or call (224)662-4544.
Sincerely,
Senator Darby Hills
Darby in the District – Wauconda Farmers Market
Had a wonderful time at Thursday’s Darby in the District at the Wauconda Farmers Market! It’s always so meaningful to hear directly from constituents about your concerns and your joys. Since starting Darby in the District, every visit has been such a rewarding experience, and I’m excited to keep connecting with communities across our district.
Upcoming Senior Fairs – Save the Dates!
Join us to discover ways to lead a happier, healthier lifestyle! Enjoy a variety of vendors sharing programs that benefit seniors, grab informative legislative brochures, and have fun at this free event:
–Wauconda: October 8th, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
–Palatine: October 22th, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Learn more about these events by visiting my events page on my website here.
FOX News – Calling on Gov. Pritzker to Protect Families
I had the opportunity last week to be a guest on Fox News, where I called out Governor Pritzker for putting criminals before Illinois families — a convicted murderer set free instead of deported, and a man wanted in four states funded by his ‘peacekeeper’ program. Watch the full video here.
State Launches Listening Tour on Math Plan
Illinois education officials are seeking feedback on a new statewide effort to improve student math performance.
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,” designed to provide educators with evidence-based strategies for teaching math.
The first session is scheduled for Oct. 16th at the board’s Springfield office, with additional stops set for Naperville on Oct. 22nd, Rockford on Oct. 23rd, a virtual session on Nov. 4th, Champaign on Nov. 5, Edwardsville on Nov. 12, Carbondale on Nov. 13th, and Chicago on Nov. 18th. All meetings begin at 4 p.m. and participants can register online. The final version of the plan is expected to be presented to the state board by June 2026.
Student testing data show that reading scores for grades three through eight have recovered to pre-pandemic levels, gains that state officials attribute to the Comprehensive Literacy Plan adopted in recent years. Math scores, however, remain below 2019 levels, prompting the state to rethink the way math is currently being taught.
Senior Fraud Prevention Event
Thank you to everyone who attended our Senior Fraud Prevention event! A special thank you to the Illinois Department on Aging and the Illinois Attorney General’s Office for sharing valuable information and resources to help protect seniors from scams. Together, we’re working to keep our community safe and informed!
