Castro to host heart health screening event Feb. 8

In recognition of Heart Health Month, State Senator Cristina Castro is partnering with Hanover Township and Ascension Health to provide heart health screenings at an upcoming event in Bartlett.

“My office is pleased to offer free health screenings again this February,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “Heart Health Month is more than just raising awareness — it’s about taking steps to maintain and improve our health and the wellbeing of our communities.”

The event will be held Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9-11 a.m. at the Hanover Township Senior Center located at 240 S. Illinois Route 59 in Bartlett. Hanover Township and Ascension Health will be providing blood pressure screenings, glucose and cholesterol testing, stroke risk assessments, diet and nutrition education, and more.

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Castro sworn in during 104th General Assembly inauguration

State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) took the oath of office and was sworn in for a new term Wednesday as the Illinois Senate officially began the 104^th General Assembly. She released the following statement:

“I’m beyond grateful for the opportunity to continue serving the people of the 22^nd District. During my time in the Senate, I have fought to put money back into working families’ pockets, improve maternal health, expand medical coverage and transform the clean energy economy to protect our state’s natural resources. These issues are critical to Northwest Suburban families and will remain hallmarks of my work this session.

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Castro continues protecting Illinois workers from retaliation

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During the early January legislative session, State Senator Cristina Castro continued her work standing up on behalf of workers and passing a measure to prohibit retaliation against employees who exercise their rights in the workplace.

“No one deserves to have their livelihood taken away because they attempted to exercise their rights in the workplace,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “These changes will enhance enforcement of our labor laws, safeguarding workers’ rights to break and rest periods in a reasonable working environment.”

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Castro announces more than $1 million in grants for local parks

The City of Elgin and the Streamwood Park District each received a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant to help support ongoing improvements to two local parks, thanks to strong support from State Senator Cristina Castro.

“Wing Park and Hoosier Grove Park are staples within our communities,” said Castro (D-Elgin). “This funding will help the parks grow, rebuild and improve the community, while bringing in more visitors each year.”

For the third year in a row, Castro supported funding for economically distressed communities, resulting in 29 underserved locations receiving $17.3 million in grants from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, program.

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