State Senator Patrick Joyce

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State Senator Patrick Joyce

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Proudly serving the 40th district, including parts of Cook, Grundy, Kankakee and Will Counties We seek to accommodate free expression.

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10/28/2026

Thank you to Christine Doran, CEO of HHH Ranch in Manhattan for providing me and Rep. DeLuca with a tour. They are doing great work rescuing animals and providing emotional support to a variety of people of all abilities.

10/22/2026

Thank you to DeGroot Farms for hosting a great discussion on the importance of the Farms to Food Bank program, which helps deliver food from Illinois farms to our neighbors in need of food assistance.

10/22/2026

Hyundai Translead announced today plans to expand its operations into the U.S. with two advanced manufacturing facilities in Will County. This investment will create approximately 2,500 full-time jobs.

To support Hyundai Translead’s investment in Will County, a new Manufacturing Training Academy at Joliet Junior College is being established to strengthen the regional workforce development pipeline, equip Illinoisans with the skills needed for in-demand manufacturing careers, and help ensure the state’s growing manufacturing industry continues to have access to a highly skilled workforce.

Hyundai Translead is part of Illinois' EDGE program. The incentive program is designed to encourage companies to expand or relocate in Illinois when they are actively considering a competing site in another state.

https://www.hyundaitranslead.com/hyundai-translead-announces-manufacturing-expansion-in-illinois/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEen954_aD59nTkFQcYAkZY20diCVF-Gy6zUFzLPA4rp-auOfotO2ujCTxyTNw_aem_cifIC2d6HsOBbZmiX7xXag

Hyundai Translead announced today plans to expand its operations into the U.S. with two advanced manufacturing facilities in Will County, Illinois.

10/15/2026

Upcoming screening event for employment opportunities with the IL Department of Corrections. Mark your calendars, Nov. 19 at the Pontiac Recreation Center, sign in from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.

10/15/2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture today announced $1.8 million in available funding for the Local Food Infrastructure Grants program. This funding bolsters food access in Illinois and supports items such as refrigerated vehicles, livestock processing, community kitchens and more. These grants strengthen local and regional food supply chains, which increases access to Illinois agricultural products for communities across the state.

Applications for grant funding will be available November 2, 2026, on the Illinois Department of Agriculture website. Interested applicants should pre-register online to prepare in advance of the application window. Registration is required before applying for the grant, and the process can take two to four weeks to complete. The application window closes at noon on January 6, 2027.

More info on grant application requirements can be found here: https://bit.ly/4s8x3DQ

10/14/2026

Visit my table at the Village of Bourbonnais Safety Town Spooktacular from 5:30-7:30 tonight!

10/13/2026

In order to support farmers during times of economic uncertainty, my office is encouraging local farmers to apply for a new pilot loan program through the Illinois Finance Authority. The program is designed to assist farmers across the state by connecting them with the capital needed to construct on-site grain storage facilities.

Read more here:

KANKAKEE – In order to support farmers during times of economic uncertainty, State Senator Patrick Joyce is encouraging local farmers to apply for a new pilot loan program through the Illinois Finance Authority. The...

10/07/2026

Applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program benefiting fire departments and ambulance services.

Fire departments make an everyday impact on our communities. Budgets can be tight, especially for rural fire departments. This grant allows departments to get the essential equipment they may otherwise not be able to afford.

The Small Equipment Grant Program assists fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services in Illinois, particularly those experiencing difficulty in generating the necessary revenue for small equipment.

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KANKAKEE – State Senator Patrick Joyce announced that applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program benefiting fire departments and ambulance services.“Fire departments make an everyday...

10/06/2026

Illinois’ energy future is at a crossroads. On one hand, Illinois is looking to be a leader in a greener energy future. On the other hand, families deserve an energy system they can rely on; one that keeps homes comfortable during winter, powers local businesses, supports crucial industry and remains affordable for working families.

Read my thoughts on our future here:

As energy experts warn about our electric grid's future, Illinois leaders must prioritize policies for reliability and affordability in this OpEd: A Balanced Energy Future for Illinois Families and Businesses.

10/06/2026

Through the Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity will provide matching grants to assist in the promotion of tourism attractions, destinations and events in Illinois. Grant funding will help tourism partners market their attractions and events to increase visitation by both business and leisure travelers in order to increase overnight stays in Illinois.

With that said, I'm proud to announce that $18,000 in grant funding is being awarded to Kankakee County to attract visitors and support tourism in the region.

Kankakee County is home to some wonderful attractions and local businesses that Illinois residents, or out-of-state visitors, may not be aware of. What this funding will do is get the word out there and put Kankakee County on the map for visitors in the future.

Read more about the grant recipient here:

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270 Main Street
Park Forest, IL
60466

Telephone

+17087560882

Website

http://senatorpatrickjoyce.com/

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