Press Releases

JOLIET – July is Disability Pride Month, and State Senator Rachel Ventura is celebrating the recent milestones supporting accessibility and inclusion for Illinoisans with disabilities.

“Disability Pride Month is a chance for us celebrate and promote inclusivity of everyone in our community,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Alongside my colleagues, we have made great strides in the protection and support of the disability community and I will continue to advocate for all members of our community, no matter their ability. We are all unique, and there is nothing that should hold us back.”

SPRINGFIELD — Continuing her work to protect consumers, a measure sponsored by State Senator Rachel Ventura that would prevent retailers from requiring consumers to accept store credit instead of a refund was signed into law Friday.

“Illinois consumers shouldn’t be forced into store credit when they return an unused product,” said Ventura (D-Joliet). “If a retailer accepts a return, customers deserve the option to receive their money back. This law protects working families, increases transparency and helps ensure businesses treat consumers fairly.”

JOLIET – State Senator Rachel Ventura announced two locations in the 43rd District have been selected to receive state grant funding to install new electric vehicle fast-charging stations, helping expand Illinois’ EV charging network, make cleaner transportation more accessible, and reduce dependence on volatile global oil markets.

The grant awards will support the installation of four-port Level 3 DC fast chargers at the Fairfield Inn in Bolingbrook and Autosales on Route 52 in Joliet in District 43.

JOLIET – State Senator Rachel Ventura’s district office is officially a battery collection site in conjunction with The Battery Network. Under Illinois law, household and medium-format batteries are prohibited from being tossed in the garbage and should be recycled properly.

“This partnership with The Battery Network provides a convenient, safe and approved way to dispose of household batteries that can no longer be used,” and said Ventura (D-Joliet). “Recycling batteries is an easy way to help protect our community and homes.”