SPRINGFIELD – A champion of providing all Illinois students an equitable education, Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) passed a new law that requires all Illinois schools to uphold policies that prevent teen parents and teenage survivors of domestic and sexual violence from dropping out school.

“Feeling neglected at school is something our students should never have to experience, especially if they are survivors of domestic or sexual violence,” Lightford said. “Providing safe learning environments will help ensure that all students are supported by their schools.”  

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BROOKFIELD – Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford (D-Maywood) hosted her Uplift Our Future 12th Annual free Back to School Event serving over 800 community residents with a fun-filled free day at the Brookfield Zoo with no admission fee, no parking fee, no cost for lunch, and no charge for backpacks filled with school supplies for students from PreK to college.

“As we continue to fight this pandemic, our families still need fun experiences, especially if they help our students get prepared for the upcoming school year,” Lightford said. “The Uplift Our Future 12th Annual free Back to School Event turned out amazing, and I am thankful for all the sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and families who came out and supported our kids this year.”

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Join Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford on Sunday, Aug. 8th, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for my 12th Annual Back to School Event at the Brookfield Zoo. 

The 12th Annual Back to School Event is a fun-filled Free Day for the entire family at the Brookfield Zoo. No admission fee, No parking fee, No cost for lunch, and No cost for backpacks filled with school supplies for students from PreK to College.

Free parking will be at the South Gate, 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513. State that you are here for Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford's Back to School Event and continue right towards the Discovery Center.

Volunteers will be at the Discovery Center to guide you to the zoo's pavilions. Also, vendors will be on site to provide educational information to the youth and parents.

Please do not miss out on this opportunity to have a fun, free day at the zoo and school supplies for the upcoming school year. 

MAYWOOD – Save the date for Senate Majority Leader Kimberly A. Lightford’s (D-Maywood) 12^th Annual Back to School event at the Brookfield Zoo on Sunday, Aug. 8.