Senator Cristina Castro

31/10/2026

Wishing all you ghouls and goblins in the community a fun Halloween filled with treats, tricks and thrills! Enjoy our community’s festivities and have a scary safe night!

30/10/2026

"WINGS purchased and customized the building at 1200 Carnegie Street using proceeds from the sale of the WINGS Logistics Center in Elk Grove Village, along with local government funds allocated by Senator Cristina Castro, Representative Nicolle Grasse, and Senator Mark Walker."

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Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence

30/10/2026

The Nicor Gas Virtual Resource Fair is coming up on Wednesday, Nov. 4 from 5-6:30 p.m. This online event will provide awareness on Nicor Gas bill assistance grants and energy savings programs as well as showcase local non-profits and agencies providing essential and basic needs offerings.

Register here: http://nicorgas.com/wintersavings

30/10/2026

As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close and holiday shopping approaches, automated threats are rising.

Learn more here: https://electran.org/news/october-is-cybersecurity-awareness-month-get-security-resources-from-eta/

29/10/2026

The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus has issued the following statement on the passing of civil rights activist and labor leader Dolores Huerta:

29/10/2026

Food for Greater Elgin and the Northern Illinois Food Bank are partnering to distribute holiday meal boxes on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9-11 a.m. at Elgin Community College.

Meals will be distributed first-come, first-served or while supplies last.

Learn more here: https://solvehungertoday.org/holiday-meal-boxes/

28/10/2026

My staff and I had a scary fun time at the Elgin Police Department's Halloween Extravaganza yesterday! As state senator, I always look forward to connecting with residents in the 22nd District and events such as this one give me the opportunity to do just that. Thank you EPD for hosting such a fun night!

28/10/2026

State Senator Cristina Castro (D-Elgin) released the following statement Wednesday after the passing of civil rights activist and labor leader, Dolores Huerta:

“My heart is heavy after learning of Dolores Huerta’s passing. Huerta was a pillar in the civil rights and labor movements, dedicating her life to being a voice for the voiceless and a force for positive change.

“She was a central figure in the farmworker and labor movements of the 1960s, helping establish the National Farm Workers Association, now known as the United Farm Workers, in 1962 and playing an indispensable role in the 1965 Delano grape strike, leading nationwide boycotts in protest of hazardous pesticides and unfair pay.

“Through her perseverance, Huerta inspired thousands to take to the streets and make their voices heard. Her activism led to securing the California Agricultural Labor Relations Act of 1975, the first law in the nation to grant farmworkers the right to collectively bargain.

“I want to extend my deepest condolences to her family and give thanks to an incredible woman who opened doors, strengthened communities and taught us all the simple but powerful truth, ‘Sí, se puede.’ I am mourning her passing and will honor the legacy she has left behind.”

28/10/2026

I was honored to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Illinois Park Elementary school. Until recently, Illinois Park was an early childhood center, and this year it transitioned back to an elementary school.

In effort to help that transition, renovations reconfigured classrooms for the students, updated building systems and refreshed common areas and support spaces. The project created a redesigned parent drop-off and pick-up circulation pattern to better accommodate students and their families. Additionally, the renovations included a new multi-purpose room on the east side of the building.

The facility is beautiful, thank you for having me!

27/10/2026

Looking for some family fun? The Kane County Law Library is hosting Family Reading Night with the Judges on Wednesday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m in St. Charles.

Children in 2nd grade or younger, along with their parents, are invited to enjoy bedtime stories read by Judge Campbell, Judge Valdez and Judge Zenker. Families will also have the opportunity to tour a courtroom and experience the excitement of sitting in a real judge’s chair, all while celebrating literacy, family reading and community engagement. Pajamas are encouraged!