State Representative Joyce Mason

26/10/2026

As we enter college application season, I’d like to make you all aware of the lower cost private education loans available through a program facilitated by Treasurer Michael Frerichs’ office!

Student Empower Fund (“SEF”) partners with reputable lenders to provide private education loans with capped, lower interest rates, to reduce student debt and improve access to college for Illinois residents attending public or private not for profit Illinois colleges.

Currently, under SEF portfolio, average borrower interest rate is 6.11% compared with an average comparable private-market rate of 11.37%. Actual borrower savings vary by loan terms and repayment behavior. SEF borrowers have saved $19,957,144 in interest payments to date, or an estimated $25,739 per borrower.

For more information, please visit:

Student Empowerment Fund (SEF) facilitates low-rate loans for Illinois residents attending a Illinois University making education more accessible.

26/10/2026

Today is the Day of the Deployed. We recognize the service members who are deployed around the world and the families who support them from home. Thank you to our deployed service members for your service and sacrifice, and to their families for all they do.

26/10/2026

Happy National Pumpkin Day! 🎃 Whether you’re carving one, baking with it, visiting a pumpkin patch, or just enjoying everything fall has to offer, today is a great excuse to celebrate the season!

24/10/2026

Do you have used or unneeded sharps? It’s easy and safer
to get rid of it right away. I support MyOldMeds, the nation’s largest database of safe and convenient drug and sharps disposal options. MyOldMeds.com/Sharps/Resources/Illinois provides state-specific
guidance on how to safely dispose of your sharps in Illinois,
and a locator tool to help find container disposal locations
near you.

Secure sharps disposal in Illinois is free and easy- Illinois has 1,266 secure medicine and sharps disposal locations throughout the state.

24/10/2026

Today is United Nations Day, marking the anniversary of the UN Charter coming into force. It’s a reminder of the importance of countries working together to address challenges, promote peace, and improve lives around the world.

23/10/2026

Yesterday, we were invited to Lake County Tech Campus' Celebration of Partnerships where their Culinary Arts students cooked a wonderful meal for us! I am so grateful for the wonderful opportunities the Lake County Tech Campus provides the students in our county.

For a full list of their programs, please visit https://www.techcampus.org/programs

22/10/2026

Today we celebrate an icon of Chicago, the tavern-style pizza! So go out to your favorite restaurant and support a small business while celebrating a Chicago icon!

20/10/2026

National Day on Writing celebrates the art of writing, and encourages writers of all ages to share .

19/10/2026

The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities is hosting a free webinar this Thursday from 4:00-5:00 pm regarding federal changes to Medicaid and SNAP. This webinar is in partnership with the IL Council on Developmental Disabilities, the University of Illinois Chicago Institute on Disability and Human Development, The Arc of Illinois, and the Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities.

To sign up, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/UIC-SNAPwebinar

18/10/2026

Today is World Menopause Day, an opportunity to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about menopause and women’s health. Greater awareness and understanding can help ensure people have the information and support they need throughout every stage of life.